160360 PS Afterlife and the Beyond in Literature from Dante to Nabokov (2009W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
14.10.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
21.10.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
28.10.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
04.11.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
11.11.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
18.11.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
25.11.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
02.12.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
09.12.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
16.12.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
13.01.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
20.01.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
Wednesday
27.01.
18:45 - 20:15
Seminarraum A Berggasse 11 2.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The course is meant to give a panorama of the representation of the beyond in Western literature. The first major part is dedicated to the ancient tradition up to Dante (Homer, Virgil, ...); the second deals with several later works and authors working in or outside of the "epic" tradition (e.g. Milton, Blake, Beckett, Joyce, Rulfo, Nabokov).
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance; presentation; term paper (12-15 pages)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The goal of the course is to get students acquainted with an aspect of the literary tradition in the Western world (Katabasis, Depiction of the Beyond, use of motifs and themes across the centuries).
Examination topics
During the first weeks, important texts will be read and discussed together (Homer, Virgil, Dante), and central motifs established. Later on, students will be asked to present other works, with an eye on the tradition.
Reading list
Gemeinsame Lektüre wenigstens von Homer: Odyssee XI; Vergil: Aeneis VI; Dante: Commedia (ausgewählte Passagen). Weitere Informationen in der ersten Einheit; Kopiervorlagen für die Texte werden mehrsprachig zur Verfügung gestellt. //
Association in the course directory
Diplom: VL 121, VL 130; BA M4
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