Study Program SoSe 2013

As this is a continuation of the foundation module course "Introduction to English Literatures, Part I", students will be asked to review the methodology of poetry, drama and narrative analysis. Having gathered historical and textual skills in dealing with various genres, this course will explore theoretical key concepts in literary and cultural studies.

Please be aware that your registration on Stud. IP. is mandatory. You may wish to check the learning compact for further details such as requirements, weekly schedule, select bibliography and modes of assessment (Allgemeiner Dateiordner on Stud. IP).

Required reading materials (you will need a copy of these books for class):

Berensmeyer, Ingo. Literary Theory: An Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Terms. Stuttgart: Klett, 2009.

Pope, Rob. Studying English Literature and Language: An Introduction and Companion. 3rd Edition. Abingdon: Routledge, 2012.

Copies of the texts can be purchased at the bookstore on our campus (Universitätsbuchhandlung Bremen: http://www.unibuch-bremen.de)

Assessment:

-regular attendance, informed participation in class discussion,
-in-depth knowledge of the selected reading material,
-homework assignments,
-presentation of group project with hand-out.

Students will take a final written exam.

As this is a continuation of the foundation module course "Introduction to English Literatures, Part I", students will be asked to review the methodology of poetry, drama and narrative analysis. Having gathered historical and textual skills in dealing with various genres, this course will explore theoretical key concepts in literary and cultural studies.

Please be aware that your registration on Stud. IP. is mandatory. You may wish to check the learning compact for further details such as requirements, weekly schedule, select bibliography and modes of assessment (Allgemeiner Dateiordner on Stud. IP).

Required reading materials (you will need a copy of these books for class):

Berensmeyer, Ingo. Literary Theory: An Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Terms. Stuttgart: Klett, 2009.

Pope, Rob. Studying English Literature and Language: An Introduction and Companion. 3rd Edition. Abingdon: Routledge, 2012.

Copies of the texts can be purchased at the bookstore on our campus (Universitätsbuchhandlung Bremen: http://www.unibuch-bremen.de)

Assessment:
-regular attendance, informed participation in class discussion,
-in-depth knowledge of the selected reading material,
-homework assignments,
-presentation of group project with hand-out.

Students will take a final written exam.

As this is a continuation of the Basismodul class Introduction to English Literatures, Part 1 from last semester, students will be asked to review what we did in the Winter Term, especially with regards to the Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature by Vera and Ansgar Nünning. Having gathered historical and textual skills in dealing with various genres, we will now be looking in greater depth at theoretical concepts in literary and cultural studies.
Requirements:
active participation
in-depth knowledge of the reading material
presentation and handout
Students will take a final written exam on the set texts.
Set Texts:
Students must buy and read the following texts, preferably before the semester begins:
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby.
Müller, Klaus Peter, ed. Contemporary Canadian Short Stories. (Reclam)
Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. 2nd ed.

Copies of the texts can be purchased at the bookstore on our campus (Universitätsbuchhandlung).