340111 PS Culture and Communication: English (2013W)
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 16.09.2013 09:00 to We 25.09.2013 17:00
- Registration is open from Tu 01.10.2013 09:00 to Fr 04.10.2013 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 04.10.2013 17:00
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 11.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 18.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 25.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 08.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 15.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 22.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 06.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 13.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 10.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 17.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 24.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
- Friday 31.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This semester we will focus on selected works of US literature that have left a mark on American culture (classics such as Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, The Maltese Falcon but also lesser known books). How have these books defined the country's identity? In what way do they convey the American experience? We will also discuss film versions of American literary classics.
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance and active participation. Completion of writing assignments and book review. One oral presentation in class.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
A better understanding of the influence of American literature on culture.
Examination topics
Discussion of selected works of American literature. Students will be expected to prepare one oral presentation and to submit one book review and several writing assignments.
Reading list
Texts will be posted on moodle platform.
Association in the course directory
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