552.032 (22W) Introduction to Literary Studies I c

Wintersemester 2022/23

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First course session
05.10.2022 16:00 - 18:00 V.1.34 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK01003UL
Course title german Introduction to Literary Studies I c
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 25%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 12 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 05.10.2022
eLearning Go to Moodle course

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

After successful completion of this introductory course, students will be able to understand various approaches to literature, analyze different literary genres and periods, formulate an academic literary analysis and appreciate the study of Anglophone literatures. They will also become more familiar with exemplary texts and authors, both classics and beyond canon.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Short lecture inputs, multimedial input, close readings and text analyses, group and class discussions, self-directed (online) study

Course content

First, students will be introduced to key terms and central approaches to the literary study of Anglophone texts. Over the rest of the semester, we will then take a close look at the three main literary genres: poetry (both in its classical and modern form), prose (particularly short stories), and drama. In addition, we will explore different approaches and theories for literary analysis. Exemplary texts and other media (film, music) shall serve us for a better understanding and as practice of our analytical skills.

Topics include: definitions of and approaches to (Anglophone) literature(s), literary theories, literary genres, literary analysis, socio-cultural perspectives

Prior knowledge expected

None. Attendance of the first session (Oct 5) is mandatory!

Literature

All reading material will be made available on Moodle.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

The final grade is an aggregate of continuous assessment throughout the semester, based on the following three pillars:

  • Active participation throughout the semester, including regular attendance, preparation for classes and contribution in class (worth 30%)
  • Online open-book exam(s), in the form of smaller multiple-choice quizzes throughout the semester and one final exam (open questions) at the end of the semester (worth 30%)
  • Written essays, with several shorter academic(!) papers throughout the semester in lieu of a final term paper (worth 40%)

Failing one pillar of assessment automatically leads to a fail grade for the entire course!

Examination topic(s)

Contents of the lectures/classes and discussed texts

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Quality and quantity of exam answers, depths of analysis, structure and quality of argument, quality and quantity of sources

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction (Compulsory subject)
      • 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
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction (Compulsory subject)
      • 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
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction (Compulsory subject)
      • 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
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3) part of STEOP (Introductory & Orientation Period)
    • Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (Compulsory subject)
      • 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

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.030 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.030 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.030 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.033 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I d (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.031 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.033 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I d (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.021 PK Introduction to Literature a (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
  • 551.022 PK Introduction to Literature b (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.021 PK Introduction to Literature a (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.021 PK Introduction to Literature a (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
  • 551.022 PK Introduction to Literature b (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)