551.391 (23S) Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory

Sommersemester 2023

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09.03.2023 14:00 - 16:00 N.0.27 On Campus
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Lehrende/r
LV-Titel englisch Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory
LV-Art Kurs (prüfungsimmanente LV )
LV-Modell Präsenzlehrveranstaltung
Semesterstunde/n 2.0
ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 4.0
Anmeldungen 5 (20 max.)
Organisationseinheit
Unterrichtssprache Englisch
mögliche Sprache/n der Leistungserbringung Englisch
LV-Beginn 09.03.2023
eLearning zum Moodle-Kurs
Anmerkungen

Attendance of the first session is mandatory.

Zeit und Ort

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LV-Beschreibung

Lehrmethodik

- short lecture inputs

- in-class discussion of theoretical texts

- expert groups/student-led tasks

Inhalt/e

What is literary and cultural theory and why do we need it? What are the forms and functions of the various ‘isms’, ‘turns’ and ‘posts’? Engaging critically with these questions, this course offers an introduction to some of the most important approaches, methods and terms in contemporary literary and cultural theory. We will trace their historical development and influence from the 19th century to the present day and discuss their relevance and potential application for different reading, teaching, and research contexts. 

Approaches will include: New Criticism, Formalism, Structuralism/Poststructuralism, Psychoanalytical Theory, Postmodernism, New Historicism, Reader Response and Empirical Approaches, Feminism, Gender and Queer Theory, Cultural Studies, Postcolonial Criticism, Posthumanism, Ecocriticism and Animal Studies.

Prüfungsinformationen

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Prüfungsmethode/n

·       participation

·       taking part in one expert group 

·       final paper (2500 words)

Prüfungsinhalt/e

For the final paper, students may apply (at least) two different approaches to a reading of a primary text of their own choice, OR engage with one approach by reflect on its strengths and drawbacks in specific contexts,  OR discuss the relevance of one approach for a potential thesis or other research project.


Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe

Taking part in an expert group involves co-leading the discussion in one of the sessions/ serving as 'expert' for one of the theoretical texts/approaches.

Final papers are due 1 September 2023.

Beurteilungsschema

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Position im Curriculum

  • Masterstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
    • Fach: Literature and Culture Studies (Wahlfach)
      • 3.3 Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory ( 0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 551.391 Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Masterstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 812, Version: 11W.1)
    • Fach: Research Design in English & American Studies (Pflichtfach)
      • Cutting Edge Research in English and American Studies [focussing, amongst others, on issues in Gender Studies] ( 0.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 551.391 Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)

Gleichwertige Lehrveranstaltungen im Sinne der Prüfungsantrittszählung

Sommersemester 2024
  • 551.391 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 551.391 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 551.391 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 551.391 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 551.391 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Literary and Cultural Theory (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)