Fachdidaktische Begleitveranstaltung zum Praxissemester. Bitte melden Sie sich direkt über das ZfLB für das Praxissemester an; im Anschluss an die Schulzuweisung findet eine Zuteilung auf die Begleitseminare statt.
Das Begleitseminar findet nach einer Auftaktveranstaltung im Februar zweiwöchentlich dienstags von 16:00 bis 18:00 statt (2 SWS). Ergänzt wird diese durch Hospitationen an Schulen an noch abzustimmenden Terminen (1 SWS).

Fachdidaktische Begleitveranstaltung zum Praxissemester. Bitte melden Sie sich direkt über das ZfLB für das Praxissemester an; im Anschluss an die Schulzuweisung findet eine Zuteilung auf die Begleitseminare statt.
Das Begleitseminar findet nach einer Auftaktveranstaltung im Februar zweiwöchentlich dienstags von 16:00 bis 18:00 statt (2 SWS). Ergänzt wird diese durch Hospitationen an Schulen an noch abzustimmenden Terminen (1 SWS).

Fachdidaktische Begleitveranstaltung zum Praxissemester. Bitte melden Sie sich direkt über das ZfLB für das Praxissemester an; im Anschluss an die Schulzuweisung findet eine Zuteilung auf die Begleitseminare statt.
Das Begleitseminar findet nach einer Auftaktveranstaltung im Februar zweiwöchentlich dienstags von 16:00 bis 18:00 statt (2 SWS). Ergänzt wird diese durch Hospitationen an Schulen an noch abzustimmenden Terminen (1 SWS).

Fachdidaktische Begleitveranstaltung zum Praxissemester. Bitte melden Sie sich direkt über das ZfLB für das Praxissemester an; im Anschluss an die Schulzuweisung findet eine Zuteilung auf die Begleitseminare statt.
Das Begleitseminar findet nach einer Auftaktveranstaltung im Februar zweiwöchentlich dienstags von 16:00 bis 18:00 statt (2 SWS). Ergänzt wird diese durch Hospitationen an Schulen an noch abzustimmenden Terminen (1 SWS).

In this workshop we will explore and experiment with contemporary methods of improvisational theater, which is the art of making up theatrical moments on the spot, without a script. It is one of the liveliest and most current forms of theater of today and ingrained in US popular culture. You will first learn the basic principles of improvisational theater and then apply them to improvised scenework. We will also reflect on the impact of improvisational theater on popular culture, its applications e.g. in teaching, explore its practical approaches to comedic as well as dramatic narrative structures and draw comparisons between communication in improvised dialogue and other types of communication.

There will be a regular meeting on Fridays 9.45 - 12.00 during the semester, in which we will cover the basics of improvisational theater, followed by an intensive in the lecture-free period, in which we will work on a specific form and prepare for a performance. If you only want to participate in the intensive you need to have some experience, either from this or a previous semester. There is no obligation to be part of the performances. You can also support the performances by helping with the organization and marketing.

In this class we will learn about postcolonial literature and writing back, study tools to literary analysis of drama in self-study, and we will look at how we read texts specifically from a postcolonial perspective. We will read and discuss William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest and several rewrites: two plays: Aimé Césaire’s play A Tempest, Dev Virahsawmy’s play Toufann: A Mauritian Fantasy, and the movie by Julie Taymore’s The Tempest. We will also read a text by Marie Celie-Agnant, a Haitian Canadian writer who will be INPUTS Writer-in-Residence in the coming summer semester and give a reading/talk in our class. Furthermore, we will hear a lecture by Dr. Melba Boyd from Wayne State University, USA, about African American poetry and writing back.
Please purchase the following books at the university book store (on Universitätsboulevard): Shakespeare The Tempest Norton Critical Edition (12 €) and Aimé Césaire A Tempest. Translation by Richard Miller (16 €). All other texts are provided via StudIP.
Class requirements are regular attendance and active class discussion as well as in-depth knowledge of reading and viewing material. Reading the texts and watching the film is mandatory. Please note that prior enrollment through StudIP is mandatory. Maximum number of participants: 30.

In this class we will study Indigenous cultures and literatures in North America, i.e. cultures and literatures of the original inhabitants of Canada and the US. We will read novels and short stories by Indigenous authors, and watch a documentary and movie. Issues to be discussed through our critical readings are colonization and colonial conditions of Indigenous people, including miscegenation and identity, youth cultures, violence against Indigenous women, the residential school experience, hockey and others.
We will read Angeline Boulley’s, Firekeepter’s Daughter (2021) and Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse (2012). We will also watch the documentary We Were Children on the residential school system and the movie adaptation Indian Horse. As well we will read a Haida Manga.
Please purchase Angeline Boulley’s, Firekeepter’s Daughter (11,50 €) and Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse (16 €), both books are available at the Universitätsbuchhandlung close to the Mensa; they are available at the beginning of the semester, Indian HOres 3 weeks later.
All other primary and secondary texts will be provided electronically. Requirements beside regular attendance, in-depth knowledge of reading material, and active class discussion will be made known at the beginning of the class. Please note that prior enrollment via Stud.IP is necessary. Max. number of participants 30.