609371 VU Introduction to British and Anglophone Cultures B

winter semester 2019/2020 | Last update: 27.11.2019 | Place course on memo list

Department:

Department of English

Instructor:

Matthias Mösch, PhD, +43 512 507 41418

Course number:

609371

Title:

VU Introduction to British and Anglophone Cultures B

Type/hours:

VU 2

ECTS credits:

2,5

Period:

weekly

Mode of repetition:

each semester

Language of instruction:

English

Learning Outcome:

To achieve a basis in the theory of Cultural Studies and acquire an overview of British culture.

Contents:

Topics, amongst others are: definitions of ‘Culture/ culture’ and concepts and theories of ‘Cultural Studies’; Identity and difference; semiotics and representation; nationality, history, and politics: cultural analyses of space; negotiations of cultural values; selfhood and society. This term, a particular focus will be on popular culture.

Methods:

Presentations - including contemporary sources (DVDs, Internet, Youtube etc.), in-class discussions to heighten cultural awareness and critical thinking. Attendance at first session is obligatory.

Assessment:

Final exam, regular written assignments (dossier) and tasks and class participation.

Literature:

O'Driscoll, James. Britain For Learners of English.

Additional material will be discussed in the first session.

Prerequisites:

none

Students are recommended not to take this course in the first semester.

OLAT:

https://lms.uibk.ac.at/url/RepositoryEntry/4532666408

Link:

http://www.uibk.ac.at/anglistik

Start:

01.10.2019

Course allocation

Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture

Bachelor's Programme English and American Studies according to the curriculum 2015 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)

Compulsory Modules (165 ECTS-Credits)

Area of Competence: Cultural Studies (15 ECTS-Credits)

Compulsory Module 14: Introduction: Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Faculty of Teacher Education

Bachelor Secondary School Teacher Training Programme (General Education) according to the curriculum 2015 (240 ECTS-Credits, 8 semesters)

Subject English

Compulsory Modules Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-Credits)

Compulsory Module 16: Introduction to Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-AP; 4 h)

Dates

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Date	Time	Location
Tue 2019-10-01	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-10-08	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-10-15	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-10-22	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-10-29	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-11-05	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-11-12	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-11-19	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-11-26	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-12-03	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2019-12-10	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2020-01-07	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2020-01-14	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2020-01-21	12.00 - 13.30	40130 40130	Barrier-free
Tue 2020-01-28	12.00 - 13.30	Hörsaal 2 Hörsaal 2	Barrier-free	Prüfung