552.032 (16W) Introduction to Literary Studies I c
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK01003UL
- Course title german Introduction to Literary Studies I c
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 22 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 01.10.2016
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will
- become familiar with the basic terminology of literary analysis
- define and identify a number of theoretical approaches to literary narratives
- be able to explain and employ in close readings of Anglophone texts (i.e., poems, novels, plays, etc.)
- develop an awareness and appreciation of the academic study of literary narratives
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
This course has been designed for first semester students to familiarize them with the various tools that facilitate the study of literary expression in English, from critical frameworks to close reading techniques.
To pass the course successfully, students will need to take short course quizzes at the beginning of each session (starting in week 2). In addition to that, they will be asked to write a critical (1,500 words) essay based on topics related to the texts discussed in class.
Course content
- what is literature, what is text?
- literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama
- literary and cultural theory (various perspectives)
Literature
Klarer, Mario (2004). An Introduction to Literary Studies. (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
All additional material will be made available via Moodle
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will
- become familiar with the basic terminology of literary analysis
- define and identify a number of theoretical approaches to literary narratives
- be able to explain and employ in close readings of Anglophone texts (i.e., poems, novels, plays, etc.)
- develop an awareness and appreciation of the academic study of literary narratives
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
This course has been designed for first semester students to familiarize them with the various tools that facilitate the study of literary expression in English, from critical frameworks to close reading techniques.
To pass the course successfully, students will need to take short course quizzes at the beginning of each session (starting in week 2). In addition to that, they will be asked to write a critical (1,500 words) essay based on topics related to the texts discussed in class.
Course content
- what is literature, what is text?
- literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama
- literary and cultural theory (various perspectives)
Literature
Klarer, Mario (2004). An Introduction to Literary Studies. (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
All additional material will be made available via Moodle
Examination information
Examination methodology
pillar 1: active participation (20%)
pillar 2: short quizzes at the beginning of each session (20%): The questions will be based on the readings assigned for this week.
pillar 3: 1200-1500 words essay (60%). Deadline for the paper is 15 February 2017.
Students will need to achieve passing grades IN ALL THREE PILLARS of assessment in order to receive a passing grade.
All instances of plagiarism, regardless of their extent, will result in automatic fail grade for the entire class.
Examination topic(s)
contents of each week's session
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
- the quizzes will show that students have acquired basic understanding of the contents of the assigned readings
- the essay will show that students have acquired a basic understanding of the literary and cultural theories discussed in class and that they can apply them to a texts of their choice.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
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ENK.001 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.032 Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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ENK.001 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Introduction to Theory and Methodology in Culture Studies II (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.032 Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Introduction to Theory and Methodology in Culture Studies II (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
part of STEOP (Introductory & Orientation Period)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
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1.3 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.032 Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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1.3 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
- Sommersemester 2024
- Wintersemester 2023/24
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.030 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
- Wintersemester 2022/23
- Sommersemester 2022
- Wintersemester 2021/22
- Sommersemester 2021
- Wintersemester 2020/21
- Sommersemester 2020
- Wintersemester 2019/20
- Sommersemester 2019
- Wintersemester 2018/19
- Sommersemester 2018
- Wintersemester 2017/18
- Sommersemester 2017
- Wintersemester 2016/17
- Sommersemester 2016
- Wintersemester 2015/16
- Sommersemester 2014
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Wintersemester 2013/14
- 551.021 PK Introduction to Literature a (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
- Sommersemester 2013