552.261 (18S) Introduction to Literary Studies II b
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK02002UL
- Course title german Introduction to Literary Studies II b
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 23 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 01.03.2018
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this course, which is a continuation to Introduction to Literary Studies I (a,b), is to help students gain the skills necessary in the analysis and interpretation of a literary text (i.e. a novel, short story, poem, a play) in the light of literary theory. To this end, students will first be introduced to the literary and cultural theory that will help them analyse a literary text within a theoretical frame. Following this, selected literary texts will be analysed in class, with focus on one critical literary theory. At the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to analyse and interpret a literary text from a critical perspective independent of any teacher guidance.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The class will be conducted through lectures, class discussions, and group work. Participants will be expected to give presentations on a selected topic either individually or in groups/pairs.
Course content
To be studied in the given order:
1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, "The Thing Around Your Neck"
2. Percy Bysshe Shelley, "Ode to the West Wind"
2. William Blake, "The Tyger"
4. Timberlake Wertenbaker, "The Love of the Nightingale"
5. Virginia Woolf, "Mrs. Dalloway"
6. William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily"
7. Tillie Olsen, "I Stand Here Ironing"
8. William Wordsworth, "Tintern Abbey"
9. Robert Browning, "My Last Duchess"
Literature
Hall, Donald E. Literary and Cultural Theory: From Basic Principles to Advanced Applications. USA: Heinle, 2001.
Nünning, Ansgar, and Vera Nünning. An Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature. Hamburg: Klett, 2014.
Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today : A User-friendly Guide. Second Edition. New York: Routledge, 2006. (online available)
Examination information
Examination methodology
At the end of the semester, students will submit a term paper on the analysis and interpretation of a literary text from one critical perspective, (as studied in class).
Student presentations and class participation will also be part of the evaluation.
Examination topic(s)
Everything within the coverage of the course.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Class participation (20 %)
Student presentations (20%)
Research paper (60%)
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
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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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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
-
Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
-
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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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: 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)
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Module: Grundstudium Literature
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Literature
(Compulsory elective)
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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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Subject: Literature
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Culture
(Compulsory elective)
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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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Subject: Culture
(Compulsory elective)
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- Sommersemester 2020
- Wintersemester 2019/20
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Wintersemester 2015/16
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