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Institut für Amerikastudien Institut für Amerikastudien

Univ.-Prof. i. R. Mag. Dr. Gudrun Grabher Univ.-Prof. i. R. Mag. Dr. Gudrun Grabher

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American Literature and Culture: The Symbolism of Colors in American Literature

SE 2

7,5

wöch.

semestral

Englisch

The seminar will investigate the archetypal symbolism of colors in regard to psychological, sociological, and cultural implications and interpret pieces of American literature along those symbolical meanings. Examples of literature are "The Yellow Wallpaper," _The Color Purple_, _The Scarlet Letter_, "The Black Cat," or "The Man with the Blue Guitar," and others.

General introduction to the topic, presentation of papers, discussion

Presentation of papers in class, written papers, participation in class

At the beginning of the semester

Anmeldungsvoraussetzung/en im MA: keine Entspricht im Diplomstudium (343): SE2: American Literature/Culture Entspricht im Lehramtsstudium (344): SE2: American Literature and Culture
Beginn: 5.10.2010