Universität Wien

123422 SE Literary & Cultural Studies Seminar / BA Paper / MA British/Irish/New English (2015W)

Words, images, iconotext: Analysing picturebooks

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

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).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Mind that there is a seminar conference on Friday 11 December, 9-17.30. Attendance is obligatory!

The other classes will be on the following tuesdays, from 12.15 - 13.45:
13 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 12 Jan, 26 Jan.

  • Tuesday 13.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 20.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 27.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 03.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 10.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 17.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 24.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 01.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Friday 11.12. 09:00 - 17:30 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Tuesday 15.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 12.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 19.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Tuesday 26.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class, we will be looking at the ways in which the verbal and the visual component intersect in literature for young readers. Based on theories of analysing picture books and sequential narratives, we will be looking at a broad range of texts as well as a variety of methods of analysis and literary theories that will help us arrive at various interpretations of these texts.

Assessment and permitted materials

- term paper
- presentation of research projects
- active class participation
- reading assignments

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- to become familiar with genre features of picture books
- to use, refine and develop methods for the analysis of the relationship of text and image
- to contribute to some detailed analysis of selected picture books
- to theorise about these books, referring to a number of literary and cultural theories
- to develop research questions and pursue them with the help of analytical tools and academic writing

Examination topics

- class discussions
- student presentations
- expert groups

Reading list

a collection of articles will be provided on moodle
the primary material will be selected in class

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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