123232 AR Literature Course (interactive) (2013S)

'I am the Protestant Whore': Nell Gwynne across the Genres

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Th 14.02.2013 00:00 to Tu 19.02.2013 23:59
Registration is open from Mo 25.02.2013 00:00 to Fr 01.03.2013 23:59
Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2013 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Julia Lajta-Novak

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 13.03. 14:15 - 15:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 20.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Friday 12.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 17.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 15.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 29.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 12.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday 26.06. 14:15 - 15:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Nell Gwynne (1650-1687), King Charles II's legendary actress-mistress, is revered as "one of the most attractive characters in British history," credited with "lifting the spirits of a nation" (Roberts) after eleven years of Puritan austerity. This class centers on representations of Gwynne in various genres and epochs. A cultural icon even in her own day, the immensely popular and charismatic comedienne had plays written for and dedicated to her by the likes of Dryden and Behn, and her amorous pursuits became the subject of numerous poems and broadside ballads. She is mentioned in the works of Defoe, Joyce, and Twain - to name just a few - and has inspired countless biographies, films, and recently novels.

Assessment and permitted materials

active participation in class; assignments; oral presentation, short final paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This class aims at -) developing students' theoretical and practical skills in the critical analysis of literary texts; -) advancing students' knowledge of a range of genres from different periods, including restoration drama, broadsides, and contemporary romance novels.

Examination topics

classroom discussion, presentations, research assignments, eLearning.

Reading list

Diane Haeger, "The Perfect Royal Mistress" (Facultas am Campus will have copies in store).
Additional materials will be provided in a course reader available for purchase from Copystudio Schwarzspanierstraße at the beginning of term.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344;
Code/Modul: Diplom 323, 324, UF4.2.4-323;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0266

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