Courses
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Module 16: Introduction: Literary Studies (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Competence in the critical treatment of literary texts from the English-speaking world; ability to deal with literary theories and to apply the methods of literary studies for the analysis of selected texts; understanding the links between literature, society (especially the multicultural societies of the UK and USA) and politics; awareness of the impact of literature and various cultural phenomena.
Module 17: Advanced: British and Postcolonial Literary Studies (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of compulsory modules 3 and 16.
Learning Outcome: Insights into foreign cultures, including intellectual, social and political aspects; increasing intercultural awareness through examination of modern multicultural societies and their phenomena; treatment of selected works and themes of English and/or postcolonial literature.
Module 18: Advanced: American Literary Studies (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of compulsory modules 3 and 16.
Learning Outcome: Overview of the development of North American literature from the beginnings to the present; familiarity with various literary genres and major works; insights into the development of American literature, including intellectual, social and political aspects, with special attention to ethnic literature; treatment of selected works and themes of American literature.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).