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134006 VO Imagining the Nation. Images of Dutchness Reflected in Literature (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Moodle
Mo 20.01. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 28.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 16.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
Imagological studies into the representation of the Dutch often refer to the struggle against the water. Although partly below sea level, the Dutch managed to keep their feet dry and benefit from their strategic position in the delta of Europe. Narratives around the struggle against the water have played a pivotal role in hetero representations of the Dutch. By the same token, similar narratives also support the notion of a nation as an imagined community (cf. Anderson) for the Dutch themselves (cf. Jensen). In this course, we will discuss such processes of identity formation and how literature can serve as carrier to confirm, perpetuate, and circulate national narratives. Besides the water, we will also consider a few other anchors in the representation and construction of a ‘Dutch nation’, such as Protestantism, the Golden Age, and Orange. We will read (excerpts from) Dutch literary texts to further explore the narrative framework in imagining the nation.

Aims:
Students are familiar with the field of imagology and imagological approaches.
Students are able to contextualize topoi in discourse about Dutch national identity.
Students recognize the role of literary texts in narratives of the nation.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course is concluded with a written exam on location. Attendance in class meetings is not required, but it will support the study effort. As assigned reading (indicated on Moodle) is discussed in class, it is recommended to read it before attending the meetings.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

N.B. Students in Module VI have to write the exam in English; other students can answer in German, or in Dutch as well.

Examination topics

Course material consists of excerpts of primary texts and selected background articles, and presentation slides from the lectures (published on Moodle).

Reading list

The course manual contains an overview of all readings, accompagnied by study questions to the texts for self study.

Association in the course directory

EC Niederl. Sprache und Kultur (Version 2020): Modul 1
EC Niederländisch im globalen Kontext, Modul 2 und 3
BA Vgl. Lit.wiss M5-VO
BA Vgl. Lit.wiss. M6

Last modified: Th 26.09.2024 18:46