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123042 PS Proseminar Literature (2013S)

From Colonialism to Postcolonialism

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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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.

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

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