552.030 (15W) Introduction to Literary Studies I a
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK01001UL
- Course title german Introduction to Literary Studies I a
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 55 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 12.10.2015
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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 textsTeaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
weekly lecturesCourse 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. In addition to that, students will be asked to write a short (1,500 words) essay where you will apply key concepts and ideas from one of the literary/cultural theories discussed in class to a text (novel, short story, poem, film, song, music video, painting, etc.) of your own choice. Quiz results and essay grade will each contribute 50% to the overall grade.Topics
- what is literature, what is text?
- literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama
- literary and cultural theory (various perspectives)
Teaching objective
basic understanding of the technical analysis of literary texts; introduction to different approaches to interpretations of literary and cultural textsOther materials
Moodle slides and additional postsLiterature
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.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 sessionAssessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
10 short weekly quizzes at the end of each session 1,500 word essayGrading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
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ENK.001 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.030 Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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ENK.001 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies I: Introduction
(Compulsory subject)
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Introduction to Theory and Methodology in Culture Studies II (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.030 Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Introduction to Theory and Methodology in Culture Studies II (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
part of STEOP (Introductory & Orientation Period)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
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1.3 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.030 Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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1.3 Introduction to Literary Studies I (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
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Introduction to Literature (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.030 Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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Introduction to Literature (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Literature (ab 11W)
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Introduction to Literature (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.030 Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Introduction to Literature (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
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Module: Literature (ab 11W)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
- Sommersemester 2024
- Wintersemester 2023/24
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.030 PS STEOP/BA: Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
- Wintersemester 2022/23
- Sommersemester 2022
- Wintersemester 2021/22
- Sommersemester 2021
- Wintersemester 2020/21
- Sommersemester 2020
- Wintersemester 2019/20
- Sommersemester 2019
- Wintersemester 2018/19
- Sommersemester 2018
- Wintersemester 2017/18
- Sommersemester 2017
- Wintersemester 2016/17
- Sommersemester 2016
- Wintersemester 2015/16
- Sommersemester 2014
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Wintersemester 2013/14
- 551.021 PK Introduction to Literature a (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
- Sommersemester 2013