552.282 (22W) Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction.
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- Lehrende/r
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENL04002UL
- LV-Titel englisch Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction.
- LV-Art Proseminar (prüfungsimmanente LV )
- LV-Modell Blended-Learning-Lehrveranstaltung
- Online-Anteil 30%
- Semesterstunde/n 2.0
- ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 3.0
- Anmeldungen 26 (25 max.)
- Organisationseinheit
- Unterrichtssprache Englisch
- LV-Beginn 05.10.2022
- eLearning zum Moodle-Kurs
Zeit und Ort
LV-Beschreibung
Intendierte Lernergebnisse
By way of hands-on lecture input, student projects and presentations as well as self-directed studying, students will practice and thus acquire critical/cultural thinking skills that will help them develop a critical understanding and appreciation of absurdist fiction and its various facets.
Carefully chosen examples which make the subject easier to understand and highlight specificthemes and concepts: to be announced (in class).
Important notice: Blended Learning integrates thoughtfully structured online activities into face-to-face courses. Depending on the COVID-19 situationin October, a resumption of presence teaching elements might not be possible. Detailed instructions about the schedule and procedure will be provided via e-mail and Moodle. To stay up-to-date, please make sure to check your AAU inboxes on a regular basis.
Lehrmethodik inkl. Einsatz von eLearning-Tools
Dynamic lecture inputs for theoretical and basic background; close readings of reading assignments; in-class discussions; presentations; quiz... and much more!
Inhalt/e
By its very definition in existential philosophy, what we call the ‘absurd’ is a contradiction found between contrasts. It is the impenetrable brick wall that we run into in our search to find inherent meaning and significance in a world that lacks it. ‘Absurdism’ was widely explored in arts and literature during the 20th century, and writers such as Albert Camus, Samuel Beckett and Fyodor Dostoyevsky made wide use of it in their philosophical investigations, tackling subjects like social life, identity, God and religion, madness and depression.
In fiction, it manifests as narratives in which its characters are faced with the need to find meaning in meaningless situations. While the word ‘absurd’ might evoke an image of comedy, it isn’t necessarily comical. It goes from the ridiculous to the sublime, from a heartwarming comedy to a gut-wrenching tragedy, exploiting a wide array of feelings and situations in which the lack of answers and purposes loom over us. Satire, dark humor, tragedy, comedy, hyperbole, and other storytelling motifs shed a light into the matter of the absurd, of the relentless and often fruitless search for realization and understanding (Toledo, 2017, Taste of Cinema).
Primarily tackling unique themes and concepts of (absurdist) fiction, drama, film and, at times, other related topics, students are encouraged to learn the basic principles, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of literary texts and more. Specific examples will then highlight the importance of taking a closer look at what makes analyzing absurdist fiction so fascinating.
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse
No prior knowledge required.
Literatur
Reading packets will be provided in digital form on a regular basis. There is no need to buy any books.
Prüfungsinformationen
Prüfungsmethode/n
Active participation in class and at home; (group) presentation; written assignment (term paper); quiz
Prüfungsinhalt/e
Active participation, (group) presentation and written assignment: Documentation, analysis and critical reflection.
Presentation and written assignment: Topic of student choice (must be connected to the topics of this course).
Quiz: Online Moodle quiz covering questions from the course material
For further information, please join the Welcome Session!
Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe
The written assignment complies with criteria explained during lecture. The final grade is an aggregate (four pillars of assessment):
30% = active participation (in class and at home)
keep up to date with the required reading, attend to tasks, participate in group activities and discussions
30% = (group) presentation
you’ll present the results of your project; each student’s individual efforts must be made apparent
30% = term paper
on a topic of your choice, to be uploaded on Moodle (pdf only!), no printed copy needed
10% = quiz (online!)
online Moodle quiz covering questions from the course material
Beurteilungsschema
Note BenotungsschemaPosition im Curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
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ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.282 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction. (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
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ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
-
Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
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ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies, Lehrveranstaltung (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.282 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction. (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
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ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies, Lehrveranstaltung (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
-
Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
-
ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.282 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction. (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
-
ENL.004 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Fach: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Pflichtfach)
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Modul: Aufbaustudium Literature
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5.5 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.282 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies: The Cinema of the Absurd: Themes and Concepts of Absurdist Fiction. (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen
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5.5 Topics in Anglophone Literary Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Modul: Aufbaustudium Literature
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Fach: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Pflichtfach)
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Wintersemester 2023/24
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