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120060 VO Survey of Literatures in English I (2008S)

From the Tudors to the Restoration: 1485-1660

3.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

ECTS UF Englisch: 3.00

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 03.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 10.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 17.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 31.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 07.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 14.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 21.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 28.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 05.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 19.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 26.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 02.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 09.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 16.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 23.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 30.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This introductory lecture course provides an illustrated overview of the history and the literature of the English Renaissance, i.e. from the time of the Tudors (1485) to the Restoration (1660). The major dramatists and poets and their works will be contextualized in some detail within the appropriate historical, cultural and religious backgrounds. The literary overview will concentrate on the development of drama and poetry; prose writings will be considered only very selectively; Marlowe and Shakespeare will be discussed in some detail. The overview of the poetry will focus on selected poems by Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Ben Jonson and on Donne and the "Metaphysical Poets".
Assessment:
Ability to interpret the texts on the reading list; self-study of chapter 2 from English Literature in Context (2008); detailed (!) knowledge of the subject matter presented in the 13 lecture units; final written exam (tasks: short essay, answering of specific questions, definition of terms, textual interpretation)

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Introducing beginners to the history and literature of the English Renaissance; alerting students to the distinctive features of the Elizabethan mind and world-view, the perception of contemporary gender roles and styles of writing; advancing students' interpretative skills and cross-cultural understanding.

Examination topics

Multi-media based lecture course (PPT, internet, audio and/or video presentations of songs, plays and films) combined with interactive teaching (opportunity for discussion, time for questions). - The course will be accompanied by a tutorial (Tutor: Mag. Julia Novak).

Reading list

1) Obligatory reading of the texts on the Reading List (will be posted in February)
2) Chapter 2: "The Renaissance, 1485-1660" from English Literature in Context. Ed. Paul Poplawski. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. (pp. 110-210) required home-reading (voluntary self-test)

Association in the course directory

302; K221

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