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127012 KO Critical Readings in Literature (2013S)

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

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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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 15.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 22.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 12.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 19.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 03.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 17.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 24.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 31.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 07.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 14.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 21.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 28.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class we will explore some of the key texts of English literature from a wide range of critical perspectives, variously focusing on aspects of literary genre, theory, and history.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and active participation in classroom discussions, assignments, oral presentation (plus PowerPoint slides), final written test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants will practise their skills in the critical analysis and interpretation of poetry, drama, and narrative fiction and will deepen their knowledge of concepts, terminology, and critical approaches central to the study of literary texts.

Examination topics

small-group and classroom discussion, presentations, reading and research assignments, eLearning

Reading list

Copies of the books on the reading list - Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights (London: Penguin, 2011); Henry James, The Turn of the Screw (Oxford World's Classics, 2008); Toni Morrison, Beloved (London: Vintage, 2007) - will be ordered and available at the bookshop Facultas am Campus.

A reader containing primary texts and secondary material will be available for purchase at the CopyStudio Schwarzspanierstraße at the beginning of term. Early reading is advised!

Association in the course directory

Studium: 343, BA 612;
Code/Modul: 701, BA08.3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-3000

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