123422 SE Literary & Cultural Studies Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2014W)

Cross-Cultural Encounters in Anglophone Literature from the 1950s to the Present

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Introductory meeting and distribution of topics for papers and presentations on MON 6 Oct., 10:00 c.t. in Room 4.

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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 08.09.2014 00:00 to Fr 12.09.2014 18:00
Registration is open from Tu 23.09.2014 00:00 to Th 25.09.2014 23:59
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.10.2014 23:59

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Franz-Karl Wöhrer

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Introductory meeting and distribution of topics for papers and presentations on MON 6 Oct., 10:00 c.t. in Room 4.

    
    Monday
    06.10.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    13.10.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    20.10.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    27.10.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    03.11.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    10.11.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    17.11.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    24.11.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    01.12.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    15.12.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    12.01.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    19.01.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
    
    Monday
    26.01.
    10:00 - 11:30
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Contents: The seminar will focus on literary works of fiction and selected poems by a variety of contemporary authors from the English-speaking world, dealing with various aspects of cultural difference, cross-cultural encounters and the clash between cultures (colonizer vs. colonized). The texts discussed include Saul Bellow's celebrated novel 'Henderson the Rain King' (1958), short stories by Anglophone authors from different national and cultural backgrounds including Witti Ihimaera (Maori writer), T. C. Boyle, Billy O'Callaghan, Salman Rushdie, Eoin McNamee, and selected poems by Australian Aboriginal authors.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment: regular attendance throughout the semester, active participation in the discussions in class; submission of one seminar paper in English (8,000 words; BA thesis 11,000 words), which must be an authentic work written by the participant individually (no group work!); one PPT presentation (individually or as a member of a group) of about 20 mins per speaker; a final essay (700 words+) to be written in class. - Deadline for submitting the seminar-paper: strictly at the appointed date (usually one week after the presentation unless stated otherwise). A feedback will be given within three weeks after submission.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Aims: To develop students' cross-cultural understanding and awareness of cultural identity and cultural difference; to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the given historical and cultural contexts of the works discussed; to advance students' interpretative skills and competence in writing academic research papers; to perfect the students' proficiency in written and oral English as well as their computer-based presentation skills.

Examination topics

Methods: Interactive teaching, computer-aided presentations; introductory lecture unit providing guidelines for the students' presentations, and knowledge of various areas of cultural studies (notably the world-views of Australian Aborigines and the Maoris in New Zealand); interactive teaching units with students' presentations (PPT) and plenum discussions.

Reading list

Texts: Students are required to purchase a copy of Saul Bellow's 'Henderson the Rain King' (Penguin Classics); a 'Reader' containing the short stories and poems will be available from the Copy-Studio (1010 Schwarzspanierstrasse 10) early in October.

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, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0373

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