127011 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2019W)
Magic Realism and the Destruction of Empire
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 Th 12.09.2019 00:00 to Mo 23.09.2019 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2019 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
07.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
14.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
21.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
28.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
04.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
11.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
18.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
25.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
02.12.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
09.12.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
16.12.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
13.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
20.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday
27.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
• A short (5-7 minutes) presentation related to one of the primary texts (students are free to choose any topic as long as it relates to the text or author we are discussing for that session).
• Two written tests (mid-term and final).
• An essay of 1.200-1.500 words
• Two written tests (mid-term and final).
• An essay of 1.200-1.500 words
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Midterm Test= 20 points
Final Test = 20 points
Term Paper=40 points
5-minute presentation= 10 points
Active Participation= 10 pointsTotal=100 pointsStudents must receive at least 60 points total in order to pass the course.Grading scale:
1: 100-90p
2: 89-80p
3: 79-70p
4: 69-60p
5: 59-0p
Final Test = 20 points
Term Paper=40 points
5-minute presentation= 10 points
Active Participation= 10 pointsTotal=100 pointsStudents must receive at least 60 points total in order to pass the course.Grading scale:
1: 100-90p
2: 89-80p
3: 79-70p
4: 69-60p
5: 59-0p
Examination topics
Reading list
The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy
Beloved, by Toni Morrison
Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid
The Woman Warrior, by Maxine Hong Kingston
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot DiazThese texts will soon be available for purchase at the Facultas am Campus bookstore (Alte AKH, Hof 1).The remaining primary texts, as well as secondary readings, will be available in digital form (.pdf) on Moodle.Content Warning:
Many of our course readings this semester contain violent and difficult themes, including explicit depictions of rape and sexual assault. Students are advised to use caution and self-care this semester, bearing in mind that these themes may be addressed and confronted during in-class discussions. While these themes may (and should) elicit strong feelings of anger, sadness, outrage, and disgust, some of these themes may also be (re-)traumatizing and difficult to endure. Every student is required to be respectful and considerate toward one another, and to arrive in class with sympathy and compassion.All students are encouraged to look into the readings ahead of time (i.e. before the semester begins) so that you may be prepared for and familiar with the course content. If you require additional assistance, advice, or accommodations, please feel free to contact me or to seek out help with the available university resources: https://slw.univie.ac.at/en/studying/student-life-who-can-help-me-with/#c168596
Beloved, by Toni Morrison
Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid
The Woman Warrior, by Maxine Hong Kingston
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot DiazThese texts will soon be available for purchase at the Facultas am Campus bookstore (Alte AKH, Hof 1).The remaining primary texts, as well as secondary readings, will be available in digital form (.pdf) on Moodle.Content Warning:
Many of our course readings this semester contain violent and difficult themes, including explicit depictions of rape and sexual assault. Students are advised to use caution and self-care this semester, bearing in mind that these themes may be addressed and confronted during in-class discussions. While these themes may (and should) elicit strong feelings of anger, sadness, outrage, and disgust, some of these themes may also be (re-)traumatizing and difficult to endure. Every student is required to be respectful and considerate toward one another, and to arrive in class with sympathy and compassion.All students are encouraged to look into the readings ahead of time (i.e. before the semester begins) so that you may be prepared for and familiar with the course content. If you require additional assistance, advice, or accommodations, please feel free to contact me or to seek out help with the available university resources: https://slw.univie.ac.at/en/studying/student-life-who-can-help-me-with/#c168596
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: Tu 08.09.2020 13:28
• Students will be able to identify different critical and theoretical concepts and terms used in analyzing the genre of magic realism
• Students will be able recognize literary qualities associated with Magic Realism, including its historic context and thematic foci.
• Students will be able to understand how different theoretical concepts operate as useful scholarly tools within the field of literary and cultural studies.