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76507-01 - Seminar: Jane Austen and Colonialism (3 KP)

Semester Herbstsemester 2025
Angebotsmuster einmalig
Dozierende Isabel Jimenez (isabel.jimenez@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn)
Inhalt “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen chose to ignore the decisive historical events of her time” (Williams 161). Or did she? If one is speaking of historical events in Austen, echoes of the Napoleonic wars can be perceived in 'Persuasion' (1817), and in every drawing room where tea is served one is surrounded by the products of empire. While subtle, Jane Austen’s depiction of the drawing rooms of country estates like Mansfield Park and Hartfield synchronizes the domestic sphere of the gentry with the British colonial rule in the Caribbean (Said 87). In this seminar we will revisit Austen’s 'Mansfield Park' (1814), 'Emma' (1815), 'Persuasion' (1817), and the unfinished 'Sanditon' (1817*) and read them in the context of British Imperialism. Both for seasoned Janeites and for curious beginners, this seminar aims to get a richer understanding of Austen’s work by paying special attention to one of the many layers in her work. Our task will be to “lose neither a true historical sense of the first, nor a full enjoyment or appreciation of the second, all the while seeing both together” (Said 97).
Lernziele - Students will gain historical knowledge of Britain and Empire around Austen’s time.
- Students will achieve an understanding of Jane Austen’s 'Mansfield Park', 'Emma', and 'Persuasion', and will read secondary literature about these novels.
- Students will be exposed to postcolonial scholarship on Jane Austen.
Literatur Students should acquire/have access to the following texts:

- Austen, Jane. 'Emma'. Penguin Classics. Reissue Edition. (2003) ISBN-10: 0141439580
ISBN-13: ‎978-0141439587
- Austen, Jane. 'Lady Susan, The Watsons, Sanditon'. Penguin Classics. ISBN 978-0-14-043102-5
- Austen, Jane. 'Mansfield Park'. Penguin Classics; Reissue edition. (2003) ISBN-10: ‎0141439807
- Austen, Jane. 'Persuasion'. Penguin Classics. Reissue Edition. (2003) ISBN-10‏: ‎0141439688
ISBN-13: ‎978-0141439686

Any edition is fine; if you already have another edition there is no need to buy a new one. These are just the ones the instructor will be using.
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Teilnahmevoraussetzungen This seminar is for BA students on the advanced level. Students must have completed all three introductory modules and proseminar papers.
Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung Please register for the course on services.unibas.ch.
Unterrichtssprache Englisch
Einsatz digitaler Medien Online-Angebot obligatorisch

 

Intervall Wochentag Zeit Raum
wöchentlich Mittwoch 12.15-14.00 Nadelberg 6, Raum 11

Einzeltermine

Datum Zeit Raum
Mittwoch 17.09.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 24.09.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 01.10.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 08.10.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 15.10.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 22.10.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 29.10.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 05.11.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 12.11.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 19.11.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 26.11.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 03.12.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 10.12.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Mittwoch 17.12.2025 12.15-14.00 Uhr Nadelberg 6, Raum 11
Module Modul: Advanced Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Bachelor Studienfach: Englisch)
Prüfung Lehrveranst.-begleitend
Hinweise zur Prüfung Regular attendance, active participation, written tasks, forum questions.
An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: nicht erforderlich
Wiederholungsprüfung keine Wiederholungsprüfung
Skala Pass / Fail
Belegen bei Nichtbestehen nicht wiederholbar
Zuständige Fakultät Philosophisch-Historische Fakultät, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch
Anbietende Organisationseinheit Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft

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