552.031 (17S) Introduction to Literary Studies I b
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENK01002UL
- Course title german Introduction to Literary Studies I b
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 7 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 01.03.2017
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the major literary genres with focus on the similarities and differences between each, to develop their analytical skills and to introduce students to literary and cultural theory. Furthermore, students will be made familiar with different methods of interpretation of literary texts in light of literary theory.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The class will be conducted through lectures, class discussions and group work.
Course content
*Class discussion: What is literature? What is (literary) text?
*Introduction to major literary forms:
-prose as a literary genre
-forms of fiction: e.g. the short story, novella, novel, myth
-forms of non-fiction: e.g. biography, diary, journal, essay
-poetry as a literary genre
-drama as a literary genre
*Introduction to literary and cultural theory
Literature
Klarer, Mario (2013). An Introduction to Literary Studies. (4th ed.). London: Routledge.
Nünning, Ansgar, and Vera Nünning. An Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature. Hamburg: Klett, 2014.
Additional material to be provided during the semester.
Examination information
Examination methodology
There will be one mid-term exam and one final exam. Both exams will consist of short-answer questions.
Examination topic(s)
Everything within the cover of the course.
Grading 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)
- 552.031 Introduction to Literary Studies I b (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)
- 552.031 Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h PS / 4.0 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)
- 552.031 Introduction to Literary Studies I b (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)
- 552.031 Introduction to Literary Studies I b (2.0h PS / 3.0 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)
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
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.030 PS Introduction to Literary Studies I a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
- 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