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practice of critical engagement with representations of wealth and poverty in different media; application of theoretical models of social difference and its causes

In this course, we will engage with one of the UKs most successful literary exports, namely the work of Jane Austen. We will talk about the ways in which her work has been adapted to the present and rediscover unexpected sides in reading the original. We will engage with the gender politics as well as the satirical edge and the attention paid to economic issues in the novels.

A more detailed course description will follow.

Short presentations and class discussions, expert groups, research assignments

participation in an expert group, continuous assessment of participation in class discussions, presentations, written assignments, seminar paper in the assessemnt of which special focus will be placed on the detail, originality, logical consistency, argumentative skill, use of primary material. This will, of course be practised in class.

As announced on OLAT.

MA: none

Teacher Training Programme 2001: Positive completion of first part of studies (1. Studienabschnitt).

Due to substantial differences in the allocation of ECTS-Credits in various curricula (teacher training program - BA/MA English and American Studies), the requirements for this course vary. Information will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course.