123044 PS Proseminar Literature / Literary Studies (2017S)
No laughing matter: Analysing humour in literature
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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There will be a mandatory mini conference on Monday, 29 May 2017, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Do 16.02.2017 00:00 bis Mi 22.02.2017 23:59
- Abmeldung bis Fr 31.03.2017 23:59
Details
max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
There will be a mandatory mini conference on Monday, 29 May 2017, from 9 - 18.00. Please note that full attendance is a prerequisite for passing this class.
- Montag 06.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 20.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 27.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 03.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 24.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 29.05. 09:00 - 14:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
- Montag 29.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 12.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 19.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Montag 26.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
In this class, we will be dealing with examples of humorous writing in contemporary British literature and will discuss ways in which humour can be analysed in the genres narrative fiction, drama and poetry. Students become familiar with basic theories and the terminology necessary to discuss humour in literature. They are introduced to practical research for literary studies, including the use of a variety of sources and resources, and develop their academic writing as well as presentation skills.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- general participation in class and at the mini conference
- group and/or individual presentations
- a mid-term paper of 700 words
- a formal paper of 3500 words
- group and/or individual presentations
- a mid-term paper of 700 words
- a formal paper of 3500 words
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
regular attendance, full attendance at the mini conference, contributions in class, presentations, mid-term paper and final paper; 60% of each needed for a positive grade. Details on moodle
Prüfungsstoff
- input phases combined with group work and classroom discussion
- individual and group presentations
- students' research projects (papers and presentations)
- individual and group presentations
- students' research projects (papers and presentations)
Literatur
Primary Reading:
- Alan Bennett, The Uncommon Reader (2007)
- Alan Ayckbourn, Comic Potential (prem. 1997, publ. 2001)
- a selection of poems, which can be found on moodleSecondary Reading:
a number of articles and reviews can be found on moodle, additional material will be researched by students themselves
- Alan Bennett, The Uncommon Reader (2007)
- Alan Ayckbourn, Comic Potential (prem. 1997, publ. 2001)
- a selection of poems, which can be found on moodleSecondary Reading:
a number of articles and reviews can be found on moodle, additional material will be researched by students themselves
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Studium: UF 344, BA 612; BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1; BEd 08a.1, BEd 08b.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-3041
Letzte Änderung: Do 09.01.2025 00:16