127010 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2014W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

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. 30 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    08.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    15.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    22.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    29.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    05.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    12.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    19.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    26.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    03.12.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    10.12.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    17.12.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    07.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    14.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    21.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Wednesday
    28.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We will analyse the selected texts from a wide range of approaches to the study of literature and cultural studies and revise the basic theoretical tools for analysing literary texts. A special focus will be placed on the relation between frame narratives and metafictionality.

Assessment and permitted materials

regular attendance and participation in classroom discussions; oral presentations; portfolio consisting of different assignments (e.g. writing a review, close reading of key passages, fictional blog entry)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Revising the basic parameters of literary analysis; providing students with a basic toolkit for a thorough and in-depth engagement with literary texts.

Examination topics

Classroom discussions, student presentations, mini conference (December 6th, 2014)

Reading list

This Critical Readings course is chiefly concerned with canonical frame narratives. Texts to be studied include Thomas Kyd: The Spanish Tragedy (1582-1592), Mary Shelley: Frankenstein (1818), Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights (1847), Joseph Conrad: Heart of Darkness (1899) and Michael Frayn: Noises Off (1982). Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the reading material in due course. Additional texts (short stories, poems and theoretical articles) will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612; BEd 046
Code/Modul: BA08.3; BEd Modul 10
Lehrinhalt: 12-3000

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