Allgemeine Informationen
| Veranstaltungsname | Vorlesung: Introduction to Literary Studies |
| Semester | WS 2025/26 |
| Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden | 214 |
| maximale Teilnehmendenanzahl | 300 |
| Heimat-Einrichtung | Englische Literaturwissenschaft |
| Veranstaltungstyp | Vorlesung in der Kategorie Lehre |
| Nächster Termin | Montag, 22.12.2025 10:00 - 11:30, Ort: (HS IV) |
| Lernorganisation | This course is paired with a practice course entitled "Supplementary Course" in which you will receive a number of exercises that give you the opportunity to practice the methods and terminology introduced in the lecture on your own. Participation in the supplementary course work is mandatory for all students except those who study Lehramt Realschule, Mittelschule, Grundschule under the 2012 PO (those who started their studies before 2023). |
| Leistungsnachweis |
You will need to complete a 90 minute- written exam at the end of term that covers materials from the entire lecture. The exam will take place on February 6, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Mensa) For those who are taking the supplementary course (If you get 6 LP for the module) : During the term you will need to complete 3 small written tasks in your supplementary course in order to be admitted to the exam at the end. |
| Veranstaltung findet in Präsenz statt / hat Präsenz-Bestandteile | Ja |
| Hauptunterrichtssprache | englisch |
| Literaturhinweise |
You will need to acquire two works: Mary Shelley: Frankenstein (1818 version!) Lorraine Hansberry: A Raisin in the Sun. All other materials will be distributed/ made available via Digicampus. |
| Sonstiges |
There are several works which are not mandatory for the course, but which might help you get a good overview over the course topics: For example: Michael Meyer- English and American Literatures (UTB Basics) - available via the UB as online text Vera Nünning and Ansgar Nünning - An Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature (available in the UB) Celena Kusch - Literary Analysis (avaialable in the UB) |
| ECTS-Punkte | 6 |
