128303 AR Theory (MA) (2020S)
Key Texts in Literary Theory
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 We 19.02.2020 00:00 to Tu 25.02.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 30.04.2020 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 05.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 19.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 26.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 02.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 23.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 30.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 14.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 04.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 18.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Digital
- Thursday 25.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently adapting the course to the new home-learning regulations. All those enrolled in the class will receive further information soon.This class introduces students to key texts in literary theory. It offers both an overview of major developments in Anglo-American literary theory and opportunities for in-depth discussion of some of those theories. We begin with an overview of the development of literary theory and afterwards focus on key figures and texts in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Some of the theories we will be discussing include structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, gender criticism, postcolonial studies, ecocriticism, New Historicism, and reader-response theory. The discussion of the theoretical texts will go hand in hand with their practical application, so please be prepared to read both secondary and primary sources.
Assessment and permitted materials
Update: Regular attendance and active participation in class; presentation; two short written assignments (1.500 words each).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Active participation in class: 20%
Presentation: 30%
Written assignment 1: 25%
Written assignment 2: 25%Grades in %:
1 (very good): 90-100
2 (good): 80-89
3 (satisfactory): 70-79
4 (pass): 60-69
5 (fail): 0-59
Presentation: 30%
Written assignment 1: 25%
Written assignment 2: 25%Grades in %:
1 (very good): 90-100
2 (good): 80-89
3 (satisfactory): 70-79
4 (pass): 60-69
5 (fail): 0-59
Examination topics
there will be no written exam
Reading list
- Neil Badmington and Julia Thomas, ed., The Routledge Critical and Cultural Theory Reader. London and New York: Routledge, 2008.
- Ingo Berensmeyer, Literary Theory: An Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Terms. Klett, 2014.
- Terry Eagleton, Literary Theory: An Introduction. Blackwell, 1997.Further texts will be made available in class.
- Ingo Berensmeyer, Literary Theory: An Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Terms. Klett, 2014.
- Terry Eagleton, Literary Theory: An Introduction. Blackwell, 1997.Further texts will be made available in class.
Association in the course directory
Studium: MA 844;
Code/Modul: MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0192
Code/Modul: MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0192
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:16