552.275 (19S) Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENL01001UL
- Course title german Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain
- Type Lecture
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 128
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 04.03.2019
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
- Seniorstudium Liberale Yes
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Ziel dieses Kurses ist es, den Studierenden die Entwicklung der britischen Literatur von den Anfängen bis heute näher zu bringen. Die Vertrautheit mit einflussreichen Autoren und Texten sowie die Fähigkeit, sie kritisch zu kontextualisieren, ist die Grundlage für nachfolgende Seminare im Bereich anglistischer Literaturwissenschaft .
Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss der Vorlesung sind die Studierenden gut gerüstet, um mit der britischen Literatur zu arbeiten, da sie die grundlegende Zusammenhänge zwischen Autoren, Texten und der Gesellschaft verstehen.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
wöchentliche Vorlesungen
Course content
Die Vorlesung bietet Studierenden einen Überblick über die Literaturen der Britischen Inseln vom frühen Mittelalter bis zum Anfang des 21. Jahrhunderts und deren historische und soziale Kontexte. Im Laufe der Vorlesung werden wichtige AutorInnen der britischen Literatur exemplarisch beleuchtet.
Literature
Alle in der Vorlesung angesprochenen Textbeispiele stammen aus der Norton Anthology of English Literature, 9. Ausgabe (2012), die in unserer Bibliothek verfügbar ist. Zusätzliche Materialien werden im Laufe des Semesters bereitgestellt.
Von den Studierenden wird nicht erwartet, zusätzliches Material käuflich zu erwerben.
Intended learning outcomes
It is the aim of this course to make students understand the development of British literatures, from their very beginnings until today. A familiarity with influential authors and texts, as well as the ability to critically contextualise them, is the basis for all subsequent literary classes.
After the Survey, students will be well equipped to work with British literatures, as they understand connections between authors, texts, and contexts.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
weekly lecture sessions
Course content
This lecture will give students an overview of British literatures, from the early Middle Ages to the early 21st century. It will provide historical and social contexts, as well as focus on a selection of signature authors and texts for each of the eras treated.
Topics discussed are (to be further adapted):
- Old English and Middle English literature
- Tudor and Stuart literature
- Restoration and Augustan literature
- Romantic poetry and prose
- The Age of Sages
- Victorian poetry and novel
- Late Victorian literature
- The World Wars and Modernism
- Non- and Postmodernisms
- Post-Imperial literature, Genre fiction
Literature
All texts on the reading list are taken from the Norton Anthology of English Literature, 9th edition (2012), available in our library. Additional materials will be made available throughout the semester.
Students will not be expected to buy any additional material.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Klausur am Ende des Semesters.
Examination topic(s)
Inhalte der Vorlesung
Examination methodology
Written exam at the end of the semester.
Examination topic(s)
contents of the lectures.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Compulsory subject)
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ENL.001 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (
2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.275 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENL.001 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (
2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Compulsory subject)
-
ENL.001 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (
2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.275 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
-
ENL.001 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (
2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Literary Studies II: Historical Surveys, Terminology and Practice of Interpretation
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Literature
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5.3 Survey of Anglophone Literatures – Focus Britain (
0.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.275 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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5.3 Survey of Anglophone Literatures – Focus Britain (
0.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Literature
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Literature
(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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Survey of Anglophone Literatures (
2.0h KU, VO / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.275 Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Survey of Anglophone Literatures (
2.0h KU, VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Module: Literature (ab 11W)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Sommersemester 2024
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2018
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.275 VO Survey of Anglophone Literatures: Focus Britain (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)