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128543 SE+UE+VO PhD Seminar (2019S)

Current Research in North American Literary and Cultural Studies

5.00 ECTS (2.00 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).

Registration is open from Fr 15.02.2019 00:00 to Fr 22.02.2019 14:00
Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2019 23:59

Details

max. 18 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Alexandra Ganser-Blumenau

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 11.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 18.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 25.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 01.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 08.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 29.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 06.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 13.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 20.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 27.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 03.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 17.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Monday 24.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This PhD seminar is open to all doctoral candidates with projects focused on any aspect of North American studies, including transnational and hemispheric approaches (e.g. in English and American studies, comparative literature, theater-, film- and media studies, anthropology, German Studies, Romance Studies, African Studies, etc.). The course offers PhD candidates in these fields the opportunity to present their projects and receive in-depth peer feedback, allowing ample time for discussion and suggestions. It also includes a couple of guest lectures to facilitate national and international networking within these fields also beyond the borders of the University of Vienna.
A number of sessions will tackle the process of designing and writing a dissertation and be devoted to supporting students in their individual needs and problems.

Course aims: students will be able to situate their projects within wider research contexts related to North America; you will have deepened and broadened your theoretical understanding, research design and oral presentation skills, and your research networks, within and across various fields; you will have received ample support and techniques regarding "soft skills" to tackle potential obstacles and problems that might occur during the process of writing your dissertation.

Methods: discussions, team and group work units, input sessions

Assessment and permitted materials

- 30' PhD Project Presentation, incl. Handout and PowerPoint (etc.) presentation
- active participation in the discussions (readings, presentations, guest lectures)
- written research diary and seminar reflection (portfolio): 30% (details discussed in session 1)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- presentation 40%
- participation 30%
- portfolio 30%

Examination topics

hand-in requirements: presentation handout, portfolio

Reading list

will be made available via Moodle

Association in the course directory

Lehrinhalt: 12-0212

English and American Studies

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