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36471-01 - Research seminar: Twentieth-Century Irish Literature (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2014 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Ladina Bezzola Lambert (ladina.bezzola@unibas.ch)
Ina Habermann (ina.habermann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this course, co-taught by Ladina Bezzola and Ina Habermann, we will discuss selected works of twentieth century Irish literature, situating them in historical and political contexts. The selection covers the major genres of poetry, drama and prose fiction with a focus on two crucial moments in twentieth century Irish history, i.e. the 1920s and 1930s after the creation of the Free State and the time of the 'Troubles' in the early 1970s. |
| Learning objectives | Students will develop their skills in close reading and interpretation and extend their knowledge about Irish literature and history. The course should also help students to develop strategies for writing their MA seminar paper. |
| Bibliography | William Butler Yeats. "The Major Works". Oxford World’s Classics. Oxford: OUP, 2008. Sean O'Casey. "Three Dublin Plays". Ed. Christopher Murray. London: Faber & Faber, 1998. Flann O'Brien. "At Swim-Two-Birds". Penguin Modern Classics. London: Penguin, 2012. Seamus Heaney. "North". London: Faber & Faber, 1998. Frank McGuiness. "Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme". London: Faber & Faber, 1986. Brian Friel. 'The Freedom of the City'. In: "Plays 1". Faber Contemporary Classics. London: Faber & Faber, 1998. Jennifer Johnston, "Shadows on Our Skin". London: Review, 2002. If possible, please purchase these texts in the editions mentioned. Other material will be made available on ISIS. |
| Weblink | ISIS |
| Admission requirements | For MA students only |
| Course application | Please register on ISIS. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Master's degree subject: English) Modul English & American Literature (Master's degree subject: English (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) Modul Literatur- und kulturwissenschaftliche Forschung (Master's degree program: Literary Studies) Modul Literaturgeschichte (Master's degree program: Literary Studies) Modul Research in Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Master's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, active participation, presentation |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |