Course Exam
143264 VO 21st Century African Women’s Writing and Feminism (2023S)
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Monday
26.06.2023
13:00 - 14:30
Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-03
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 05.06.2023 08:00 to Su 25.06.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 25.06.2023 23:59
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Examination topics
-Anglophone African women's writing in the context of Anglophone women's literary tradition
-21st-century African feminist writing in English
-21st-century African women's writing in the context of transnational feminism
-African women's human rights, sexuality and feminism in 21st-century African women's writing
-human rights, decolonization and modernity in 21st-century African women's writing
-the politics of representation in 21st-century African women's writing
-21st-century African women's writing and the material culture of publishing
-21st-century African feminist writing in English
-21st-century African women's writing in the context of transnational feminism
-African women's human rights, sexuality and feminism in 21st-century African women's writing
-human rights, decolonization and modernity in 21st-century African women's writing
-the politics of representation in 21st-century African women's writing
-21st-century African women's writing and the material culture of publishing
Assessment and permitted materials
Option 1: written exam (in class)
Option 2: final paper (3500 words).The exam will consist of mini-essay essay questions. Minimum requirement 3 mini-essays 250 words each. Topics will be given to choose from.The final paper should analyze at least one work (novel, play, or at least 3 short stories). You will be given a list of app. 20 topics to choose from. The final paper is not just a summary of what was said in the lecture. It should show your own approach to a primary work and bring original observations and/or opinions.More information about the class exam and the final essay will be given in class.
Option 2: final paper (3500 words).The exam will consist of mini-essay essay questions. Minimum requirement 3 mini-essays 250 words each. Topics will be given to choose from.The final paper should analyze at least one work (novel, play, or at least 3 short stories). You will be given a list of app. 20 topics to choose from. The final paper is not just a summary of what was said in the lecture. It should show your own approach to a primary work and bring original observations and/or opinions.More information about the class exam and the final essay will be given in class.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria for the exam:3 mini-essays, 250 words eachMinimum requirements and assessment criteria for the final paper:1) Contents (in particular detection of the central points; clear formulation, structure and organization of the argument, supported with evidence from primary and secondary sources; the ability to read text closely and interpret both form, content and context; the ability to reflect critically on the relations between primary and relevant secondary texts, instead of just citing secondary texts as a source of authority and interpretation; correctness of methodology; originality; creativity 60%2) Format (esp. layout, formatting, and citation practice): 20%3) Language (particularly scholarly terminology and correct use of technical terms; clear and understandable language; correct spelling, grammar, and sentence composition; style): 20%In all three areas at least 50% of the points must be achieved in order to obtain credit. The mark breakdown is as follows:(1) 90-100 %
(2) 80-89 %
(3) 65-79 %
(4) 50-64 %
(5) 49 -0 %
(2) 80-89 %
(3) 65-79 %
(4) 50-64 %
(5) 49 -0 %
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