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123232 AR Literature Course (interactive) (2016W)

Families in Peril: Unresolved Conflicts in American Contemporary Drama

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 17.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 31.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 14.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 28.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 12.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 09.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 23.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 23.01. 16:00 - 17:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The American family is possibly the central subject of American drama. The following course will focus on the contradictory nature of family and its fragile bonds uniting all family members in the chosen plays. The struggling characters embody the individual helplessness of family love, deteriorating marriage, failed parenthood, and the nightmare realities of American family life. All of these above cause bitter conflict and are not easily resolved. We will analyze these social relationships to shed some light on the roots of failure in American families.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed based on regular attendance, class participation, class presentations, portfolio composition, and a final written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this course is to introduce students to a diverse and interesting selection of some topical American drama, and to develop students' skills in reading and critically analysing cultural texts.

Examination topics

Lecture, class discussion and student presentations.

Reading list

Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night (1956), Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman (1949), Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955), Tracy Letts' August: Osage County (2008)

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344;
Code/Modul: UF4.2.4-323;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3230

Last modified: Th 09.01.2025 00:16