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130078 VO Theories of Emotion (2014S)
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Emotions play an absolutely seminal role in the composition and interpretation of literature and culture. But what is an emotion and how do we register it? Many important questions remain unanswered. Given that the tapestry of a person’s emotional responses is frequently understood as a marker of identity, it is by no means surprising that there are heated debates about the definition of the emotions. This lecture series will begin with a historical overview of Western traditions of interpretation which have defined the emotions as irrational expressions of the passions, and it will introduce recent neuropsychological arguments which have defined the emotions as essentially rational evaluative techniques. The lecture will offer an introduction to cognitive approaches to the explanation of emotion and it will discuss the implications of diverging theories in the context of practical interpretations. Jane Austen’s vastly popular novel Pride and Prejudice will feature as a seminal point of reference. A selection of critical essays will be collected in a Reader and some additional material will be available on Moodle.
Details
Language: English
Examination dates
Monday
30.06.2014
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
06.10.2014
16:00 - 17:30
Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
Wednesday
17.12.2014
14:00 - 16:00
Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Tuesday
27.01.2015
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
03.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
10.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
17.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
24.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
31.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
07.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
28.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
05.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
12.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
19.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
26.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
02.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
16.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Monday
23.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Emotions play an absolutely seminal role in the composition and interpretation of literature and culture. But what is an emotion and how do we register it? Many important questions remain unanswered. Given that the tapestry of a person's emotional responses is frequently understood as a marker of identity, it is by no means surprising that there are such heated debates about the definition of the emotions. This lecture series will begin with a historical overview of Western traditions of interpretation which have defined the emotions as irrational expressions of the passions, and it will introduce recent neuropsychological arguments which have defined the emotions as essentially rational evaluative techniques. The lecture will offer an introduction to cognitive approaches to the explanation of emotion and it will discuss the implications of diverging theories in the context of practical interpretations.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation
Written exam in the last week of the semester
Written exam in the last week of the semester
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
- To offer an overview of diverging explanations of the emotions.
- To Comment on the meanings and uses of emotion, affect, and feeling.
- To explore different approaches to the interpretation of literary (and cultural) representations of emotions
- To Comment on the meanings and uses of emotion, affect, and feeling.
- To explore different approaches to the interpretation of literary (and cultural) representations of emotions
Examination topics
Presentations by the lecturer
Discussions in class
Discussions in class
Reading list
Jane Austen’s novel "Pride and Prejudice" will feature as a seminal point of reference. A selection of critical essays will be available on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
MA M3, BA M8
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