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65650-01 - Seminar: Elizabeth Bishop (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course focuses on the complete poems of Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) as well as selected scholarship on Bishop's poetry. In the 43 years since her death, Bishop has come to be recognized as one of the central figures of American poetry in the 20th century. |
| Learning objectives | In-depth study of the works under consideration |
| Bibliography | The following book by Elizabeth Bishop is required for the course: Elizabeth Bishop, "Poems", Chatto & Windus: 2011, ISBN: 978-0701186289. Students should purchase a copy of the book before the first session of the course. Copies will be available at the 'Labyrinth' bookstore, Nadelberg 17, Basel. If possible, please read the book before the semester starts. A course pack of secondary literature will be provided. The following book by Elizabeth Bishop is recommended as background but not required for the course: Elizabeth Bishop, "Prose", Chatto & Windus: 2011, ISBN: 978-0701186272. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | This seminar is for BA students on the advanced level. Students must have completed ALL three introductory modules (including the proseminar papers). |
| Course application | Please use the university’s Online Services (services.unibas.ch) to register for the course. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 21.09.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, cancelled due to illness |
| Wednesday 28.09.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, cancelled due to illness |
| Wednesday 05.10.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 12.10.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 19.10.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 26.10.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 02.11.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 09.11.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 16.11.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 23.11.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 30.11.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 07.12.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 14.12.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 21.12.2022 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Modules |
Modul: Advanced Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, active participation |
| 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 |