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| Semester | fall semester 2008 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Ina Habermann (ina.habermann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | After a short introduction to classic notions of culture, we will study and discuss a variety of theoretical approaches to culture. Our own approach in the course will be thematic rather than chronological, addressing such notions as memory, the sign or the body. We will look at examples of cultural theory at work and explore the practical dimension of cultural theory. |
| Learning objectives | Students will gain an overview over theoretical approaches to culture and the possibilities of practical application. |
| Bibliography | Material will be available in a mastercopy folder towards the beginning of term. For preliminary reading you may consult Aleida Assmann, "Einführung in die Kulturwissenschaft" (Berlin: Erich Schmidt 2006) in German, but very helpful. |
| Admission requirements | None |
| Course application | The number of participants is restricted to 25, and places will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register via e-mail to sekretariat-englsem(a)unibas.ch. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Interphilologisches Angebot: Allgemeine Literaturwissenschaft (Bachelor's degree subject: Deutsche Philologie) Modul English & American Literature (Master's degree subject: English) Modul Extending the View (Literary and Cultural Studies) (Bachelor's degree subject: Englisch) Modul Focusing on the Discipline (Literary and Cultural Studies) (Bachelor's degree subject: Englisch) Modul Literatur- und Kulturtheorie (Bachelor's degree subject: Hispanistik) Modul Vertiefung, Wissen, Praxis (Master's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) |
| 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 | Englisches Seminar |