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41598-01 - Seminar: Verse Novels (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The verse novel is a lively and wide-ranging genre in contemporary Anglophone literature. We will study three verse novels as an introduction to this thriving genre. |
| Learning objectives | In-depth study of three verse novels and their reception. |
| Bibliography | The following books are required for the course: - Anne Carson, "Autobiography of Red" (1998) - Les Murray, "Fredy Neptune" (1999) - C. Dale Young, "The Halo" (2016) The books are available at the Labyrinth bookstore, Nadelberg 17, Basel. Selected secondary literature on the three books will be provided by the instructor. |
| 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 | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 08.15-10.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 02 |
Dates
| 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 |