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134131 PS The ‚gothic novel‘ in modern Dutch literature (2023S)

in international context

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German, Dutch

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 17.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 24.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 19.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The "gothic novel" is originally an English phenomenon. More famous than The Castle of Otranto (1765) by Horace Walpole, who is considered the founder of the genre, are probably Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) or Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) - if only because of their film adaptations. The genre (Schauerroman, roman noir) was also known early on in Germany and France. Who doesn't know an example of a "spooky" story with a ruined castle in a dark landscape, a secret room in the attic or ghostly apparitions in the night?
In the Netherlands, there is no comparable long "Gothic" tradition, yet the Gothic novel has left its mark on Dutch literature. Recent research shows that especially in Dutch literature of the (late) twentieth century, the 'gothic' element is used to question social norms and values.
We will look at classical authors such as W.F. Hermans and G. Reve as well as "younger" representatives of the genre such as Frans Kellendonk, Vonne van der Meer and Renate Dorrestein.
Knowledge of German is required. Knowledge of Dutch enables the reading of Dutch-language originals, but is not required. All primary texts that are read are (also) available in German.

Assessment and permitted materials

See: 'Mindestanforderungen'/Minimum requirements. The course can only be positively completed with a positively assessed written paper.

Knowledge of German is required. Knowledge of Dutch enables the reading of Dutch-language originals, but is not required. All primary texts that are read are (also) available in German.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course is 'prüfungsimmanent'. Regular attendance is obligatory. Students are expected to actively participate in the form of presentations, written assignments and oral inputs. The course is completed with a written paper. This must be positively assessed.

Examination topics

By arrangement in the seminar - primary Dutch literature in German translation; further primary texts; secondary literature on the subject of 'gothic novel'.

Reading list

See bibliography on the Moodle platform at the beginning of the course

Association in the course directory

EC Niederl. im globalen Kontext; BA Vergl.Lit.: Modul 4 PS, Modul 5 PS

Last modified: Th 04.07.2024 00:13