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| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course focuses on discussion and interpretation of the lyrics of the songs of American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (b. 1989), as well as selected scholarship on Swift's writing, recording, performances, and cultural impact. |
| Learning objectives | In-depth study of the works under consideration. |
| Bibliography | The primary texts for the course are the lyrics of all of Taylor Swift's songs from the ten albums she has released since 2006: Taylor Swift (2006) Fearless (2008) Speak Now (2010) Red (2012) 1989 (2014) Reputation (2017) Lover (2019) Folklore (2020) Evermore (2020) Midnights (2022) Any songs that appear only on the four "Taylor's Versions" released since 2021 will also be part of our canon for discussion. A course pack of secondary literature will be provided. |
| Comments | Co-taught with Rachael Moorthy. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | (Edited) The course is open to all students registered at the University of Basel. English majors who have not completed the three introductory BA modules should contact Andrew Shields. |
| 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 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16) |
| Modules |
Modul: Advanced Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Literatur im Zusammenspiel der Künste und Medien (Master's degree program: Literary Studies) |
| 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 | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |