552.266 (23W) Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation

Wintersemester 2023/24

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First course session
12.10.2023 14:30 - 16:00 HS B On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Tutor/Tutors
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENL03001UL
Course title german Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
Type Lecture
Course model Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 96
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 12.10.2023
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students will gain knowledge of the central terminology, key concepts and critical approaches for the interpretation of literary texts and other art works and practice to apply it to different genre and media.

Teaching methodology

- lecture format (input, presentations by the lecturer)

- interactive sequences and practice exercises

The lecture is accompanied by a tutorial which gives students a chance for questions, discussion, revision and additional practice for the exam.

Course content

What is literature and what distinguishes a poem from a short story or a play? How do readers extract meaning or aesthetic value from a text? How and why do we read the same text differently? This lecture offers an overview of the main theories and terminology relevant in Anglophone literary studies. It focuses on the characteristics of the three main literary genres (poetry, drama, prose) and the respective terminology and theoretical approaches necessary for the practice of interpretation. Media such as film and video games, adaptation and transmedia studies will also be considered but do not form the core part of the lecture.

Literature

Required Reading (please  purchase your own copy of the texts; any print or e-book version is acceptable)

Example Drama

  • Shakespeare, William. Othello (1603)

Example Prose Fiction

  • Brontë, Emily. Wuthering Heights (1847, Wordsworth Classics edition)

All other material (theory texts, examples for poetry, short stories, and film clips), will be made available on Moodle.

Examination information

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.

Examination methodology

A 90-minute written exam at the end of the semester, consisting of multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions (Part 1) and an open essay (Part 2).

Examination topic(s)

PART 1: Theory and Terminology (50%)

- key terms, concepts, theoretical approaches from the lecture

PART 2: Interpretation (50%)

  • independent interpretation of a short  excerpt from a primary text that must answer the guiding questions provided. Students may choose between two texts/topics for this essay part.

Students are expected to write in readable handwriting. Unreadable answers cannot be considered for evaluation.

It is mandatory for students to sign up for the lecture if they want to take the exam. Please note that it will take place in person and not as an online-exam via Moodle!

Date: 25 Januar 2023, 14:30-16:00 Uhr

2 further exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Students muss achieve a passing grade for both Part 1 and 2 in order to pass the exam.

Criteria: correct application of key concepts and terminology; knowledge of (con)text and methods discussed in the lecture, demonstration of interpretation skills. 

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (Compulsory subject)
      • ENL.003 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation ( 2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (Compulsory subject)
      • ENL.003 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation ( 2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (Compulsory subject)
      • ENL.003 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation ( 2.0h VO, FA / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Grundstudium Literature
        • 5.2 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation ( 0.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Game Studies and Engineering (SKZ: 992, Version: 23W.1)
    • Subject: Introduction to Game Studies and Engineering (Compulsory subject)
      • 1.2 Literary Terminology and the Practice of Interpretation for Game Studies and Engineering ( 0.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Game Studies and Engineering (SKZ: 992, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Cultural and Media Skills (Compulsory subject)
      • Literary Terminology and the Practice of Interpretation for Game Studies and Engineering ( 0.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 552.266 Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen

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Sommersemester 2023
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Wintersemester 2022/23
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Sommersemester 2022
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Wintersemester 2021/22
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Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.266 VO Literary Terminology and Practice of Interpretation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.161 KU Integrated Language Skills (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.161 KU Integrated Language Skills (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.161 KU Integrated Language Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2011/12
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