123252 AR Literature Course - Literature 1/2 (MA) British/Irish/New English & Cultural Studies (2017W)
Dancers, Thieves, and Other Remarkable Creatures: Victorian Lesbianism in Fiction and Film
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 Mo 11.09.2017 00:00 to Th 21.09.2017 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2017 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 12.01. 12:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Saturday 13.01. 12:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 19.01. 12:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Saturday 20.01. 13:00 - 17:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 26.01. 12:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Saturday 27.01. 12:00 - 16:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this interactive course, we will investigate the way in which modern literature and film (re)write the history of lesbian sexuality in the Victorian era. Focusing on an age notoriously reticent about matters of sexuality, the novels and films we will discuss in this class attempt to (re)create narratives of female homosexuality, and to (re)insert them into mainstream historical and/or fictional discourses of the era. In doing so, they do not only uncover hidden aspects of life in the nineteenth century, but also offer fascinating commentaries on modern-day attitudes towards female homosexuality.
Assessment and permitted materials
oral participation, presentation, written exam
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
participation in class activities and discussions (40%); presentation (40%); final exam (20%)
Examination topics
primary and secondary literature from the reading list; topics discussed in class
Reading list
Sylvia Townsend Warner, Summer Will Show (novel)
Sarah Waters, Fingersmith (novel and film adaptation)
Sarah Waters, Tipping the Velvet (novel and film adaptation)
Sarah Waters, Affinity (novel and film adaptation)
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (film)
Further reading (excerpts and secondary literature) will be provided on Moodle
Sarah Waters, Fingersmith (novel and film adaptation)
Sarah Waters, Tipping the Velvet (novel and film adaptation)
Sarah Waters, Affinity (novel and film adaptation)
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (film)
Further reading (excerpts and secondary literature) will be provided on Moodle
Association in the course directory
Studium: UF 344; MA 844; MA UF 046
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA4, MA6, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0450
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-323-325; MA4, MA6, MA7; M04A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0450
Last modified: Sa 20.04.2024 00:11