Universität Wien

127010 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2016S)

The Politics of Genre

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 15.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 05.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 12.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 19.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 26.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 03.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 10.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 24.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 31.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 07.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 14.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
    Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 21.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 28.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, we will discuss selections from British literature across the centuries, focusing on genre not just as an aesthetic framework but also as a power discourse that “contribute[s] to the social structuring of meaning” (Frow 1). Working with a wide range of theoretical approaches, participants will hone their skills in the critical analysis and interpretation of poetry, drama, narrative fiction and non-fiction, and will deepen their knowledge of concepts and terminology central to the study of literary texts.

Methods:
Class discussions, reading assignments, oral presentations, group work, written assignments, eLearning

Assessment and permitted materials

Active class participation (20%)
Group presentations (30%)
Portfolio (consisting of a critical review, a reading journal, a short academic paper – 50%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

This is an interactive course (“prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung”). In addition to completing a (written) portfolio, participants are expected to read all set texts and actively participate in class throughout the semester.

Reading list

Mary Shelley: Frankenstein
Janice Galloway: Clara
Helen Fielding: Bridget Jones's Diary
-- all three available at the Facultas Campus bookstore (as of March)

(Shorter texts and extracts t.b.a.)

Association in the course directory

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

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