Intendierte Lernergebnisse
The aim of this course, which is a continuation to Introduction to Literary Studies I, is to help students gain the skills necessary in the analysis and interpretation of a literary text (i.e. a novel, short story, poem, a play) in the light of literary theory. To this end, students will first be introduced to the major literary and cultural theories that will help them analyse a literary text within a theoretical frame. Following this, selected literary texts will be analysed in class, with focus on one critical literary theory. Additionally, students will be familiarised with film analysis (e.g. from the perspective of feminist film theory; Marxist film theory, etc.). At the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to analyse and interpret a literary text as well as a film from a critical perspective independent of any teacher guidance.
Lehrmethodik
The course will be conducted through lectures, class discussions and pair/group work. The required reading texts for textual analysis and class discussions will be available on the Moodle course page.
Inhalt/e
Selected literary theory and literary texts will be announced on the Moodle course page.
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse
Successful completion of "Introduction to Literary Studies I."
Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen
Successful completion of "Introduction to Literary Studies I."
Literatur
Course book:Dobie, Ann B.. Theory into Practice: An Introduction to Literary Criticism. 3rd ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2012.Recommended literature for further reading:Hall, Donald E. Literary and Cultural Theory: From Basic Principles to Advanced Applications. USA: Heinle, 2001.Nünning, Ansgar, and Vera Nünning. An Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature. Hamburg: Klett, 2014.Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today : A User-friendly Guide. Second Edition. New York: Routledge, 2006.