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123211 VO Literatures in English (2011W)

American Short Fiction from Naturalism to Postmodernism

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Monday 30.01.2012 10:00 - 12:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

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Examination topics

Lecture course will be supported by excerpts from films and other visual material and popular media (power point presentation will support the course). Students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The lecture course is intended to make students familiar with the development of this productive literary genre both in the USA and in Canada in the 20th century. The suitability of short fiction for work with advanced learners of English in high schools and the potential insights into the reflection of social, literary and cultural trends in fiction will be kept in mind in this advanced survey course.

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