Universität Wien

160360 PS Afterlife and the Beyond in Literature from Dante to Nabokov (2009W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

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

Information

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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