Students will be familiarised with a variety of concepts, approaches and genres in Anglophone literary studies. They will also be able to apply a theoretical framework to practical examples. 

short lecture inputsplenary discussionsclose readings and text analyses

introduction to key terminology in Angolophone literary studiesexemplary textsthe study of poetry, prose and dramaliterary and cultural concepts and texts

All reading material will be made available on Moodle or can be obtained from the library.

The final grade is an aggregate of continuous assessment throughout the semester, based on the following pillars:30% Active Participation - Come to class prepared (reading assigned texts, revising notes, etc.) and take part in class discussions. Each student is allowed one absence.30% Written Work - Academic essays based on the materials discussed in class. All academic work must be fully referenced using the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, author-date.40% Final Exam - Online, open-book exam at the end of the semester.Failing one pillar of assessment results in failing the entire class.

assigned reading materialscritical analysis and theoretical approachescontent discussed in class (slides/student notes)

constructive contributions during class discussionsquality of exam answersdepth of analysis, structure and quality of written work, quality of secondary sourcesThe use of AI (e.g. ChatGPT) for completing assignments/answering exam questions is strictly forbidden and will lead to a negative grade, removal from the class as well as a report to university leadership. There is the possibility of an individual, oral follow-up defence in order to check whether this rule is respected.