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| Semester | spring semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Balazs Rapcsak (balazs.rapcsak@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This course is dedicated to reading and analyzing a selection of theoretical texts. These will be discussed with regard to the literary material dealt with in the first semester. |
| Learning objectives | Students will engage with and learn how to read theoretical texts, placing literary texts in the context of literary theories, and gaining knowledge of how to compare different theoretical arguments in order to develop arguments of their own. It is recommended to also attend one of the two accompanying tutorials (43647) on offer, in which the complex theoretical texts introduced in this proseminar will be discussed in more depth. |
| Bibliography | All texts will be made available on ADAM. Note that Jonathan Culler's "What is Theory?" must be read for the first meeting. |
| Comments | This is primarily a methodological course; emphasis is put on the skills necessary for dealing with theoretical texts. Note that this course closely relates to Philipp Schweighauser's lecture course "Theory Survey I/II: Literary and Cultural Theory" (23062-01). |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | It is strongly recommended that this course is taken only after successful completion of the Proseminar "Introduction I: Literary Studies" (35016). |
| Course application | Please enroll in your preferred section via doodle: make sure you write your full name (first & last name) to avoid confusion. As places are limited for each section, students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to secure their preferred time slot! Note: once a section is fully booked, you will need to sign up for one of the alternative sections. The link for the doodle is http://doodle.com/poll/akd5xc6exekdwqai. After doodling, please then register electronically to the CORRESPONDING section on MOnA in order to gain access to the readings on ADAM and receive your credit points. |
| 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 Introduction to Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul Learning about Literature and Culture (Bachelor's degree subject: English (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, active participation, reading quizzes in some sections, 1 critical paper |
| 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 |