551.335 (21W) Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Online course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 8.0
- Registrations 12 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 11.10.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Students will understand the complex interrelationships between social, cultural, and political developments on the British Isles during the (long) Renaissance era. They will be familiar with key texts, their literary styles, and core themes. They will be able to critically situate and academically discuss British texts of the Renaissance period.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Short theoretical and contextualising inputs, student presentations, plenary discussion and analysis of texts.
Course content
Definition and development of Renaissance culture on the British Isles. Seminal texts from the period until the late 17th century.
Literature
Theoretical texts and other course literature will be made available on Moodle. Students are expected to at least own a copy of the text they present on.
Examination information
Examination methodology
The final grade is an aggregate of:
20% - Active participation in class during discussions and analyses, as well as thorough preparation for class work.
30% - Student presentation during the semester on one of the key texts of the era.
50% - SE-paper after the end of the semester (pdf, 4000 words) to be handed in by the end of the following semester.
Failing one of the three pillars of assessment fails the entre course.
Examination topic(s)
Texts covered in class. Socio-cultural context and history of Renaissance society, cultures, and literatures on the British Isles. Students can freely choose the topic of their final paper within the framework of the class topic.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Quality and quantity of information, precision and depth of analysis, structure and quality of argument, quality and quantity of secondary sources used.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
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3.4 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies I (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
- 551.335 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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3.4 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies I (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
-
Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
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3.5 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies II (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
- 551.335 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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3.5 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies II (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
-
Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
-
3.6 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies III (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
- 551.335 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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3.6 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies III (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 11W.1)
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Subject: Film, Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)
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Advanced Topics in „Film, Literature and Culture Studies” (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
- 551.335 Advanced Topics in Literature and Culture Studies: From Arthur Reborn to Paradise Lost - The Long British Renaissance (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Advanced Topics in „Film, Literature and Culture Studies” (
0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Film, Literature and Culture Studies
(Compulsory elective)