127010 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2018W)
Postcolonialism: Theory, Literature, Culture
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).
- Registration is open from Sa 08.09.2018 00:00 to Tu 18.09.2018 23:59
- Deregistration possible until We 31.10.2018 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
09.10.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
16.10.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
23.10.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
30.10.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
06.11.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
13.11.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
20.11.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
27.11.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
04.12.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
11.12.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
08.01.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
15.01.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
22.01.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday
29.01.
12:00 - 14:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course is designed to give students an overview of the key terms in postcolonial theory. We will first define the differences between colonialism and postcolonialism and then explore the theories and concepts coined by some of the most prominent postcolonialists, among them are Edward Said, Homi Bhabha, Antonio Gramsci, and Gayatri Spivak. We will examine such issues as identity, gender, sexuality, religion, and national belonging from the postcolonial perspective as well as trace the concept of anti-colonial resistance through literature, film, and visual culture. The overriding aim of this course is to analyze the emergence and institutionalization of postcolonialism through various socio-political and fictional texts as well as investigate the ways in which these narratives shape postcolonial debates.
Assessment and permitted materials
Requirements:Attendance and active participation in course discussions (a maximum of two absences will be allowed); oral presentation; 2 written assignments. The students are expected to read all texts assigned for sessions that are marked with the sign “(Presentation).”Presentation:A presentation should last 30 minutes. When preparing a presentation, students should use the text assigned for the session but are also encouraged to find other materials to prepare a more detailed analysis of the chosen novel/short story. The presentation should end with 2-3 questions for a general discussion. Students are welcome to discuss their ideas concerning the presentation (the topic, bibliography, etc.) with the instructor.Written Assignments:The focus of the first assignment will be on the theory covered in class; the focus of the second one will be on one of the novels/short stories from the syllabus. The length of each essay is 1000 words.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
• Active participation in class discussions: 25%
• Oral Presentation: 35%
• 2 Essays: 40%To pass the course, students must attain at least 60%Grades in %:
1: 90-100%
2: 80-89%
3: 70-79%
4: 60-69%
5: 0-59%
• Oral Presentation: 35%
• 2 Essays: 40%To pass the course, students must attain at least 60%Grades in %:
1: 90-100%
2: 80-89%
3: 70-79%
4: 60-69%
5: 0-59%
Examination topics
There will be no written exam at the end of the course.
Reading list
Students need to purchase the following novels (and preferably start reading them before the beginning of the semester):• E.M. Forster, A Passage to India (1924)
• Merle Hodge, Crick Crack, Monkey (1970)
• Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart (1958)
• Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions (1988)Other texts (short stories, films, and secondary source materials) will be made available via Moodle or provided in class.
• Merle Hodge, Crick Crack, Monkey (1970)
• Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart (1958)
• Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions (1988)Other texts (short stories, films, and secondary source materials) will be made available via Moodle or provided in class.
Association in the course directory
Studium: BA 612; BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: BA08.3; BEd Modul 10
Lehrinhalt: 12-3000
Code/Modul: BA08.3; BEd Modul 10
Lehrinhalt: 12-3000
Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22