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124268 AR Cultural/Media Studies 1/2 (AR) (2022W)

Anthology Series and 'American Horror Story': Contemporary Culture, History, and Politics on TV

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

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 17.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 24.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 31.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 07.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 14.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 21.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 28.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 05.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 12.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 09.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 16.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 23.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 30.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course focuses on the anthology horror television series American Horror Story. From the engaging anthology format to the employed horror elements, AHS is a unique example of television horror. The series draws on American history but also contemporary ideologies and concerns, explicating real American horror stories. This course examines how AHS tells past horrors and anticipates new nightmares. While the course provides a detailed analysis of only four seasons (Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, and Cult), students will have an opportunity to draw on other seasons, too.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mini-presentation, expert session, question for guest lecturer, short essay

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Mini-presentation: 20%
• Expert Session: 50%
• Short Essay: 30%
• Question for Guest Lecturer: pass/fail

To pass the course, students need to attain at least 60% and complete all assignments.

Examination topics

There will be no written exam at the end of the course.

Reading list

Students need to purchase and watch the following seasons of American Horror Story:

• S2: Asylum (2012-13)
• S3: Coven (2013-14)
• S4: Freak Show (2014-15)
• S7: Cult (2017)

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 844; MA 844(2); UF MA 046/507
Code/Modul: MA6, MA7; MA 844(2) 3.1, 3.2; UF MA 4A
Lehrinhalt: 12-4262

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