551.021 (13S) Introduction to Literature a

Sommersemester 2013

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First course session
04.03.2013 08:00 - 10:00 N.0.27 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Introduction to Literature a
Type Portfoliokurs (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 38 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction German
Course begins on 04.03.2013

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

basic understanding of the technical analysis of literary texts; introduction to different approaches to interpretations of literary and cultural texts

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

weekly lectures

Course content

This introductory course is offered to students of the first semesters in order to familiarize them with basic concepts and techniques of literary/cultural studies. The realm of subjects will thus be a wide one, including fundamental knowledge of and analytical tools for the genres of poetry, drama and fiction, or a survey of literary and cultural theory. To pass the course successfully, you will need to take short course quizzes at the end of each session (starting in week 2). There will be 10 quizzes in total - of which you need to pass at least 7.

Topics

  • what is literature, what is text?
  • literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama
  • literary and cultural theory (various perspectives)

Keywords

literature, text, genres, literary theory, cultural theory

Prior knowledge expected

Introduction to English Studies

Other materials

Moodle slides and additional posts

Literature

Meyer, Michael (2011). English and American Literatures. (4th ed.)Tübingen/Basel: A. Francke Verlag. (UTB Basics) Klarer, Mario (2004). An Introduction to Literary Studies. (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.

Link to further information

https://moodle.aau.at/course/view.php?id=11320

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 topic(s)

content of the previous session

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

10 short weekly quizzes at the end of each session

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies (Compulsory subject)
        • Theory and Methodology of Literature Studies ( 2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 551.021 Introduction to Literature a (2.0h PK / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (Compulsory subject)
      • Introduction to Literature ( 2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
        • 551.021 Introduction to Literature a (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Literature (ab 11W)
        • Introduction to Literature ( 2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
          • 551.021 Introduction to Literature a (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 05W.1)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Modul Literature Studies
        • Theory and Methodology of Literature Studies ( 2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 551.021 Introduction to Literature a (2.0h PK / 4.0 ECTS)

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)
  • 552.032 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I c (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
  • 551.022 PK Introduction to Literature b (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)