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127011 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2020S)

Scottish / Irish Border Narratives

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

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 18.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 25.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 01.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 22.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 29.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 06.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 13.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 20.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 27.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 03.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 10.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 17.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 24.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently adapting the course to the new home-learning regulations. All those enrolled in the class will receive further information soon.

This course sets out to explore border narratives of diverse kinds in Irish and Scottish literature. It will focus mostly on contemporary texts but also illuminate the historical contexts of borders in the UK and Ireland and discuss how narratives of the past help to understand the relevance of borders in present times. We will examine how Irish and Scottish border narratives are not only concerned with geographical borders but also with issues of class, religion, racial dynamics, politics, colonialism, gender constellations and inner-cultural conflicts, to name but a few. We will draw on an existing body of border theories to inform our discussion but also ask what the specific contexts of the UK and Ireland, and the primary sources we analyze, might add to our understanding of Irish and Scottish border narratives.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and preparation of session material; active participation in class through study questions; 2 written assignments (1.250 words each)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation in class, documented via 1 study question file: 25%
Written Assignments: 75%

Grades in %:
1 (very good): 90-100
2 (good): 80-89
3 (satisfactory): 70-79
4 (pass): 60-69
5 (fail): 0-59

Examination topics

There will be no written exam.

Reading list

- David Greig, Europe (1994)
- David Ireland, Cyprus Avenue (2016)
- Brian Friel, Translations (1980)
- Ali Smith, Spring (2019)

The books by D. Greig, D. Ireland and A. Smith will be available at the Facultas am Campus bookshop.

Further texts and secondary sources will be provided in class.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612; BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: BA08.3; BEd Modul 10
Lehrinhalt: 12-3000

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20