552.295 (24S) Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Peace and War in Early English
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Peace and War in Early English
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 16 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 13.03.2024
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be expected to be able to:
- identify key events in the history of the British Isles with a particular focus on peace- and war-times in the Middle Ages;
- define (and exemplify) subject-specific terminology, especially as it relates to peace and war;
- read and understand basic texts from the Old and Middle English periods (as necessary, in translation; other texts may be examined as well: Anglo-Norse, Scots, Anglo-Norman) that have a connection to peace and war;
- examine the social, historical, religious, linguistic, and cultural elements relating to peace and war and explain their significance; and
- identify literary and cultural artifacts that are important to the history of peace and war in the British Isles.
Teaching methodology
Students will receive instructor-input, guided activities, and peer-generated mini-lectures on topics related to the course.
Course content
In this course the following topics will be discussed:
- outline of British/English history with particular focus on military conflicts;
- (as needed) brief introduction to Old/Middle English and Latin with focus on:
- terminology related to peace- and warcraft;
- analysis of excerpts of important texts (optional translation tasks may form part of class-work but translated versions of texts will be provided for students to read for homework);
- introduction to material culture, specifically related to elements of peace- and warcraft; and
- the depiction of historical events in texts and art with a focus on the depiction of peace and war.
Prior knowledge expected
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of cultural studies as covered in the introductory lectures that are prerequisites for this course. Students’ interests may also be taken into account when deciding on which particular topics to address in their assignments for the course. See Moodle for details on these assignments. Students do not need to know Old/Middle English or Latin for this course; translations will be provided and students will be aided by the instructor in an analysis of the original text.
Curricular registration requirements
For the BA in Anglistik und Amerikanistik, this course belongs to the Pflichtfächer in Fachliches Grundstudium Culture and requires students to have passed either British Culture: History and Society or American Culture: History and Society. In exceptional circumstances, admission to the course may be granted at the discretion of the instructor even if the aforementioned prerequisite have not been met.
Literature
All materials will be made available digitally on Moodle. It is important that students have access to these for in-class discussions, and they are indispensable for the work that will be done in the course. The instructor will provide supplementary material as requested/needed.
Examination information
Examination methodology
1.INFORMATIONAL POSTER (40%)
Students will produce an informational, creative poster on a particular event or important element (e.g., a particular development in weaponry) in the peace-time/war-time history of the British isles. A sample template will be shared with students along with specific instructions about word count and content. Posters will be graded according to a rubric available on Moodle. Depending on time and availability, posters may be placed in the department for others to view.
2.FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION (60%)
A cumulative written exam will take place at the end of term (see Moodle schedule for date). Specifics as to the content and format of the exam will be shared in the course.
Examination topic(s)
See course content (cultural history of the British isles as it pertains to peace- and warcraft)
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Meaningful participation offers students an opportunity to engage with the course content, peers, and the instructor. In-class and homework assignments are used to help students process course content. A passing grade both for the poster and also the final exam is required to pass the course. An overall average of at least 60% of the graded assignments is required in order to receive a passing grade for the course. Any academic texts should be written in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS Author-Date) guidelines. Students should inform themselves of the department’s policy on academic papers and plagiarism.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Extension programme (UG §54a) Encounters in English
(SKZ: 020, Version: 23W.1)
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Subject: Stage Two
(Compulsory subject)
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2.8 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (optional: mit Studienprojekt) (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.295 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Peace and War in Early English (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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2.8 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (optional: mit Studienprojekt) (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Stage Two
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.295 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Peace and War in Early English (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)