Students will be introduced to Margaret Atwood's dystopian writing in the context of speculative fiction situated in the US-American context. 

Methods include lectures and student presentations, workshops, joint viewing and discussion of documentary material, joint discussion of assigned reading, and use of eLearning tools on Moodle.

Primary texts: The Handmaid's Tale (1985) and Oryx & Crake ( 2003)

Students should ideally have taken some of the writing courses we offer at the department and should have at least some experience in writing academic papers.Students should ideally have acquired effective ways of dealing with reading assignments and of preparing for classroom participation and discussions.

B.A. (612) students must have completed the course "British ODER American Culture: History and Society".B.Ed./UF/Lehramt (407) students must also have completed the course "British ODER American Culture: History and Society" (ENM.001).

will be announced in the course and available on Moodle

Student evaluation will be based on a written test and proseminar paper; course requirements include active participation and giving a presentation (details will be announced in class and available on Moodle once the course begins).

Course contents as announced on Moodle and in class. 

As announced on Moodle and in class.