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123251 AR Literature Course - Literature 1/2 (MA) American/North American & Cultural Studies (2019W)
The Function of Fiction: Recent US-American Novels and Theory
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
- Registration is open from Th 12.09.2019 00:00 to Mo 23.09.2019 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2019 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Friday
11.10.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
18.10.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
25.10.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
08.11.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
15.11.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
22.11.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
29.11.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
06.12.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
13.12.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
10.01.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
17.01.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
24.01.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Friday
31.01.
16:00 - 18:00
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This class is focusing on the function of fiction and on theoretical debates addressing the role of literature and the humanities. The course is structured in thematic clusters with suggested and mandatory reading, which include but are not restricted to: contemporary Native American and African American fiction, Ecocriticism and the Anthropocene, as well as Seriality and Mediality, and Literature in the Digital Humanities. Course contents will be adapted to Master students’ needs and interests so please think in advance about what your preferences are (which might both include current projects you would like to discuss or questions on theory ‘you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask’). The idea is to contextualize contemporary controversies on theoretical positions historically, to have an active and informed discussion on the uses and practices of fiction in present times, and to create an environment that helps students reflect their own theoretical positions and projects.
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
course participation (text preparation, contributions to discussions)
25 % response paper (2 pages)
35% student presentations/ expert sessions
40% final essay (3-5 pages)
25 % response paper (2 pages)
35% student presentations/ expert sessions
40% final essay (3-5 pages)
Examination topics
Reading list
Texts will be announced in the first session. Please note that the class will not commence until the second week.
Association in the course directory
Studium: UF 344; MA 844; MA UF 046/507
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA5, MA6, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0267
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA5, MA6, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0267
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20