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123042 PS Proseminar Literature (2013S)
From Colonialism to Postcolonialism
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 Th 14.02.2013 00:00 to Tu 19.02.2013 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 25.02.2013 00:00 to Fr 01.03.2013 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2013 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 14.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 21.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 11.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 18.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 25.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 02.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 16.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 23.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 06.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 13.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 20.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Thursday 27.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Before the historical background of colonialism, imperialism, and the crumbling of the Empire, this Proseminar will focus on the transition from colonial literature in the second half of the 19th century to postcolonial literature in the 20th century.
Assessment and permitted materials
Class participation, oral presentation, essay (10-12 pages), and final written test.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The students become acquainted with colonial and postcolonial theory and learn to apply important terms from these fields to the practical analysis of the form and content of various novels, short stories, and poems. They improve their skills in academic writing and increase their knowledge about working methods and formal conventions.
Examination topics
Oral presentations in class followed by discussions.
Reading list
1) Texts to be bought: R. Ballantyne, "Coral Island"; N. Gordimer, "July's People".
2) Reader: J. Conrad, "An Outpost of Progress"; S. Maugham, "The Force of Circumstance"; R. Kipling, "The White Man's Burden" and "The Female of the Species"; A.C. Swinburne, "The Transvaal"; L. Woolf, "Pearls and Swine"; S. Magona, "Fear of Change". Further texts, especially theoretical ones, will be announced and put on the platform.
2) Reader: J. Conrad, "An Outpost of Progress"; S. Maugham, "The Force of Circumstance"; R. Kipling, "The White Man's Burden" and "The Female of the Species"; A.C. Swinburne, "The Transvaal"; L. Woolf, "Pearls and Swine"; S. Magona, "Fear of Change". Further texts, especially theoretical ones, will be announced and put on the platform.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040
Code/Modul: Diplom 304, 701, UF 3.3.3-304, BA10.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3040
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