129007 AR Theory (MA) (2012S)
British and American Cultural Studies Theories and Methods
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 Mo 20.02.2012 00:00 to Su 26.02.2012 23:59
- Registration is open from We 29.02.2012 00:00 to Su 04.03.2012 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2012 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 09.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 16.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 23.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 30.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 20.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 27.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 04.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 11.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 18.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 25.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 01.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 08.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 15.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 22.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Friday 29.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this course, we will discuss pivotal texts from British and American Cultural Studies, ranging from Cultural Materialism, Film Theory, and Gender Studies to New Historicism, Postcolonialism, Eco Criticism, and Transnational Studies. The main idea is to present students with the whole gamut of potential approaches in contemporary cultural theory. One insight that participants of the course can gain is that different epistemological perspectives may lead to different results in terms of interpretation and ‘meaning.’ In other words, there is not just one truth, but many different truths, depending on the theoretical lens employed by the interpreter. Students may regard this course as a useful overview, since all major theories and methods of Cultural Studies will be introduced.
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance; active in-class participation; presentation as part of an expert session with 4-page handout to be distributed in class; reading assignments; occasional quizzes; at least 9 elaborate entries in the discussion forum.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
It is the aim of this course to support students to explore and apply relevant theoretical approaches from British and American Cultural Studies as part of the process of structuring a Master's or diploma thesis.
Examination topics
Presentations by students, based on PowerPoint and 4-page handouts to be distributed in class; close readings and analyses of key theoretical texts; forum discussions on Moodle.
Reading list
1. Graeme Turner. British Cultural Studies. London: Routledge, 1990.
2. Neil Campbell and Alasdair Kean. American Cultural Studies. London: Routledge, 1997.Note: All texts for this course will be made available on Moodle.
2. Neil Campbell and Alasdair Kean. American Cultural Studies. London: Routledge, 1997.Note: All texts for this course will be made available on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, MA 844;
Code/Modul: Diplom 721-723, MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0192
Code/Modul: Diplom 721-723, MA3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0192
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