552.261 (17S) Introduction to Literary Studies II b
Überblick
- Lehrende/r
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK02001UL
- LV-Titel englisch Introduction to Literary Studies II b
- LV-Art Proseminar (prüfungsimmanente LV )
- Semesterstunde/n 2.0
- ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 3.0
- Anmeldungen 21 (23 max.)
- Organisationseinheit
- Unterrichtssprache Englisch
- LV-Beginn 06.03.2017
- eLearning zum Moodle-Kurs
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Anmerkungen
To be eligible for the course, students must have successfully completed Introduction to Lit Studies I
Zeit und Ort
LV-Beschreibung
Intendierte Lernergebnisse
- practicing and intensifying the knowledge of the techniques of literary analysis and interpretation gained in "Introduction to Literary Studies I" by examining a selection of twentieth century American narratives
- fostering critical thinking about the relationship of literature, media, and culture with their political, social, and economic contexts
Lehrmethodik inkl. Einsatz von eLearning-Tools
lectures, in-depth analyses of literary texts, in-class discussions, presentations and student-led activities, constructive feedback
Inhalt/e
This course covers the body of twentieth-century American literature, its characteristic techniques, concerns, and major practitioners, emphasizing avant-gardism, pluralism, multilingualism, and media. The authors discussed range from Frost, Stein and Stevens, to Hurston, Plath and Creeley, to Kingston, Ortiz and Silko, with additional lectures on contemporary American writers. The course projects a picture of American literature rooted in the translocal and translingual, a literature that is not confined to national, cultural, or linguistic boundaries.
Literatur
Nina Baym, ed., The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vol. D & E, 8th edition.
It is not required to buy the books since all texts discussed in class will be made available on Moodle!
Intendierte Lernergebnisse
- practicing and intensifying the knowledge of the techniques of literary analysis and interpretation gained in "Introduction to Literary Studies I" by examining a selection of twentieth century American narratives
- fostering critical thinking about the relationship of literature, media, and culture with their political, social, and economic contexts
Lehrmethodik inkl. Einsatz von eLearning-Tools
lectures, in-depth analyses of literary texts, in-class discussions, presentations and student-led activities, constructive feedback
Inhalt/e
This course covers the body of twentieth-century American literature, its characteristic techniques, concerns, and major practitioners, emphasizing avant-gardism, pluralism, multilingualism, and media. The authors discussed range from Frost, Stein and Stevens, to Hurston, Plath and Creeley, to Kingston, Ortiz and Silko, with additional lectures on contemporary American writers. The course projects a picture of American literature rooted in the translocal and translingual, a literature that is not confined to national, cultural, or linguistic boundaries.
Literatur
Nina Baym, ed., The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vol. D & E, 8th edition.
It is not required to buy the books since all texts discussed in class will be made available on Moodle!
Prüfungsinformationen
Prüfungsmethode/n
In order to successfully pass the course, students are expected to:
- participate in in-class discussions
- receive a positive grade on the mid-term exam
- participate in a student led expert group (presentation + in-class activities) on one of the topics discussed in class
- write a pro-seminar paper (2,500 words) on a topic of choice
IMPORTANT:
- students need to receive a positive grade for all the four pillars (participation, exam, presentation, final paper) to pass the course
- students who fail to attend, without sufficient reason, more than 3 sessions of the course, will automatically receive a fail grade!
Prüfungsinhalt/e
all texts and topics discussed in class
Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe
- active participation (10%)
- student-led expert group (20%)
- mid-term exam (20%)
- proseminar paper (50%)
Prüfungsmethode/n
In order to successfully pass the course, students are expected to:
- participate in in-class discussions
- receive a positive grade on the mid-term exam
- participate in a student led expert group (presentation + in-class activities) on one of the topics discussed in class
- write a pro-seminar paper (2,500 words) on a topic of choice
IMPORTANT:
- students need to receive a positive grade for all the four pillars (participation, exam, presentation, final paper) to pass the course
- students who fail to attend, without sufficient reason, more than 3 sessions of the course, will automatically receive a fail grade!
Prüfungsinhalt/e
all texts and topics discussed in class
Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe
- active participation (10%)
- student-led expert group (20%)
- mid-term exam (20%)
- proseminar paper (50%)
students need to receive a positive grade on all the four pillars!
Beurteilungsschema
Note BenotungsschemaPosition im Curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Pflichtfach)
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ENK.002 Introduction to Literary Studies II (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.261 Introduction to Literary Studies II b (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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ENK.002 Introduction to Literary Studies II (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(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: Grundstudium Literature
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5.1 Introduction to Literary Studies II (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.261 Introduction to Literary Studies II b (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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5.1 Introduction to Literary Studies II (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Modul: Grundstudium Literature
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Fach: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Fach: Literature
(Wahlfach)
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Issues in Literature (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.261 Introduction to Literary Studies II b (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Issues in Literature (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Literature
(Wahlfach)
- Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Fach: Culture
(Wahlfach)
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Issues in Culture (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.261 Introduction to Literary Studies II b (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Issues in Culture (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Culture
(Wahlfach)
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