Universität Wien

123421 SE Literary & Cultural Studies Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2015W)

Academia in drama and fiction

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 15.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 22.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 29.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 05.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 12.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 19.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 26.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 03.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 10.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 17.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 07.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 14.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 21.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 28.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this seminar we will analyse plays and novels set in the world of the university. These texts feature academics as well as students and explore such issues as tenure, plagiarism, rivalries among professors, research (or the lack of it), and the pedagogic as well as sexual climate in the ivory tower. Although there are many thematic similarities the generic differences between plays and novels also necessitate different approaches and techniques in representing the domain of higher education. We will also take a look at some film versions of the texts. Woody Allen's new movie, 'Irrational Man', will provide a foray into recent developments in representing academia.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, oral presentation, active participation in class discussions, research paper (ca. 20 pp.), final written test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Acquaint students with texts from the 1960s to the 1990s which reflect the world they move in and provide fascinating perspectives on the academic environment they are part of. Moreover, they are made aware of fictional representations of the developments in higher education in the second half of the twentieth century.

Examination topics

Introduction to ‘academic literature’ and analytical parameters, students’ presentations, class discussions.

Reading list

Plays by Edward Albee, David Mamet, and Simon Gray and novels (academic mysteries) by Joanne Dobson and Norman N. Holland

Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' and David Mamet's 'Oleanna' are available at facultas on campus.

Please find information about the first session on moodle!

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.4-322, BA09.2, 10.2, MA4, MA6,
Lehrinhalt: 12-0388

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