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64039-01 - Research seminar: Toni Morrison's Middle Novels (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was one of the leading American novelists from the publication of her debut novel "The Bluest Eye" in 1970. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. In this course, we will study her three novels from 1987 to 1997, "Beloved" (winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction), "Jazz", and "Paradise". |
| Learning objectives | In-depth study of Toni Morrison's novels, as well as of their reception. |
| Bibliography | The following books by Toni Morrison are required for the course: "Beloved". 1987. Vintage edition. 9780099760115. "Jazz". 1992. Vintage edition. 9780099750918 "Paradise". 1997. Vintage edition. 9780099768210 The books are available at the Labyrinth bookstore, Nadelberg 17, Basel. Selected secondary literature on the three novels will be provided by the instructor. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | Open to MA students only, or under special circumstances by permission of the instructor. |
| Course application | Please register for the course on services.unibas.ch The number of participants in this course is strictly limited to 20. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 10.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 24.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 31.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 07.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 14.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 21.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 28.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 05.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 12.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 19.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Tuesday 26.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Modules |
Modul: Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Master's degree subject: English) 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) Module: Fields: Media and Imagination (Master's degree program: African Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Credit for the course will be given to those who attend regularly, participate in the discussions, and write several short texts on passages from the novels. |
| 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 |