Vorlesungsverzeichnis WiSe 2018/19
(Stand 26.11.2018)
Fachbereich 05: Sprache, Literatur, Kultur - Anglistik
Veranstaltungen
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 (05-ANG-LB-TEFL-1) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam in the last session of the semester.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam: 04.02.2019 .
Registration: Flex-Now
A1: Pflicht-Tutorium zur Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 23.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
A2: Seminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2 (05-ANG-LB-TEFL-2) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Wintersemester) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Seminar (Sommersemester) ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2a (05-ANG-B-TEFL-2a) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Wintersemester) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Seminar (Sommersemester) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies (05-ANG-LB-LitCult) ⇑
Tutorium ⇑
A1: Grundkurs ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 3 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
A2: Seminar ⇑
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
English Linguistics (05-ANG-LB-ELing) ⇑
A1: Grundkurs (Introduction) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 13 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 14 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 11 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
A2: Vorlesung (Phonetics and Phonology) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
A3: Grundkurs (History) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 12 February 2019.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 13 February 2019.
A4: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Introductory Language and Communication Course (05-ANG-LB-LCC1) ⇑
A1: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
A2: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 029 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
A3: Übung ⇑
Cultural Studies (05-ANG-LB-CultSt) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Literaturwissenschaft) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A2: Seminar (Linguistik) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Advanced Language and Communication Course (05-ANG-LB-LCC2) ⇑
A1: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 30.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 306 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 308 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
A2: Übung ⇑
A3: Übung ⇑
English for Specific Purposes - Intermediate Course (05-ANG-B-InterESP) ⇑
A1: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, G 333a |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
A2: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
A3: Übung ⇑
Literary Genres (05-ANG-LB-LitGen) ⇑
A1: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Literary Periods (05-ANG-LB-LitPer) ⇑
A1: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Literary Theory (05-ANG-LB-LitTheo) ⇑
A1: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Applied English Linguistics (05-ANG-LB-AppEL) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
English Historical Linguistics (05-ANG-LB-HistLing) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
New Englishes (05-ANG-LB-NewEng) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
Fachdidaktisches Blockpraktikum (05-ANG-B-PrakNFF) ⇑
A1: Vorbereitungsseminar ⇑
A2: Praktikum ⇑
A3: Auswertungsseminar ⇑
BA-Thesis-Modul (NFF) (05-ANG-B-ThesisTEFL) ⇑
BA-Thesis-Modul (im Schwerpunktbereich) (05-ANG-B-Thesis) ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 (05-ENG- L1, L2, L3, L5 -P-01) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam: 04.02.2019 .
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam in the last session of the semester.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Tutorium ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 23.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
A3: Proseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2 (05-ENG-L1/L2/L5-P-02) ⇑
A1: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Proseminar ⇑
Literary and Cultural Studies (05-ENG-L1-WP-03a) ⇑
Tutorium ⇑
A1: Grundkurs ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 3 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
A2: Proseminar ⇑
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
English Linguistics and Language Practice (05-ENG-L1-WP-03b) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung (Grundkurs Introduction) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 13 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 14 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 11 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
A2: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
A3: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Fachdidaktisches Blockpraktikum (05-ENG-L1/L2/L3/L5-WP-04) ⇑
A1: Vorbereitungsseminar ⇑
A2: Praktikum und Begleitseminare ⇑
A3: Auswertungsseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 (05-ENG- L1, L2, L3, L5 -P-01) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam: 04.02.2019 .
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam in the last session of the semester.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Tutorium ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 23.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
A3: Proseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2 (05-ENG-L1/L2/L5-P-02) ⇑
A1: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Proseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 3 (05-ENG-L2/L5-P-03) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Wintersemester, Hauptseminar) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Seminar (Sommersemester, Hauptseminar) ⇑
A3: Seminar (Sommersemester) ⇑
Literary and Cultural Studies (05-ENG-L2/L5-P-04) ⇑
Tutorium ⇑
A1: Grundkurs ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 3 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
A2: Proseminar ⇑
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Cultural Studies (05-ENG-L2/L5-P-05) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Literaturwissenschaft) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A2: Seminar (Linguistik) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
English Linguistics (05-ENG-L2/L5-P-06) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung (Grundkurs Introduction) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 13 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 14 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 11 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
A2: Vorlesung (Phonetics and Phonology) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
A3: Vorlesung (Grundkurs History) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 13 February 2019.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 12 February 2019.
A4: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Introductory Language Course (05-ENG-L2/L5/L3-P-07) ⇑
A1: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
A2: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 029 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 029 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
A3: Übung ⇑
L2 - Fachdidaktisches Blockpraktikum (05-ENG-L1/L2/L3/L5-WP-04) ⇑
A1: Vorbereitungsseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 204 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
A2: Praktikum und Begleitseminare ⇑
A3: Auswertungsseminar ⇑
L5 - Praxissemester in Erprobung ⇑
A1: Vorbereitungsseminar ⇑
A2: Praktikum und Begleitseminare ⇑
A3: Auswertungsseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 (05-ENG- L1, L2, L3, L5 -P-01) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam: 04.02.2019 .
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Description:
In this class students will be introduced to some basic concepts of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (standards, syllabuses, listening/speaking and reading/writing skills, teaching literature, grammar and vocabulary at different levels, organising your classroom, and assessment) starting out with a close look at the teacher, the learner, learning theory and classroom designs. At the same time students will take their first steps towards becoming ”reflective practitioners” (Schoen). Therefore this lecture is designed to be interactive, i.e. it demands students' oral participation. They will learn how to assess their own progress in language learning with the help of the European Language Portfolio.
Prerequisites:
None. This course is accompanied by the obligatory Tutorium TEFL I A2.
Required Reading:
Andreas Müller-Hartmann / Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth: Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett 2004 (UNI-Wissen), ISBN 3-12-939631-4 and a reader available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Graded (alte und neue Studienordnung); Regular attendance, active participation in class, homework assignments and Klausur.
Exam period:
Written exam in the last session of the semester.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Tutorium ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 23.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B440 |
A3: Proseminar ⇑
Introductory Language Course (05-ENG-L3-P-02) ⇑
A1: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A1
For: modularized 1st-semester L2, L 3, and L5 students, 1st-semester BA majors, 3rd-semester BA minors, and 5th-semester L1 students with an emphasis in linguistics
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Course description (general): The grammar class reviews essential English grammar by 1) having the students study material to be covered before coming to class; 2) discussing salient grammar points (and notable exceptions) with students; 3) allowing students to work alone, in pairs, or in groups on exercises that bridge theory with practice, i.e., exercises structured to yield maximum creative input AND correct use; 4) providing students with exercises preparing them for the final exam; and 5) offering students creative ways to meaningfully practice material autonomously (on their own). The grammar covered will primarily, but not exclusively, include basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.), verbal constructions (tense, aspect, voice, mood, finite and non-finite forms), and relative clauses.
Although the course revolves around English grammar, the overall goal of every language course is to help students improve their actual use of the language. Therefore, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary will also be dealt with as situations suggest or require.
Course texts:
1) class-pack for Grammar WS 2018/19 (Kurtzweil), which will be available at Copy-Courier (Licherstr. 29, next to a big blue dance studio) by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Among other things, this class-pack will contain a course information sheet and a course syllabus (including weekly homework assignments). These should be read carefully.
2) English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 4th edition. There are older versions of this edition (with or without a CD-ROM available on Amazon. There is also a new version of that same 4th edition with an E-book instead of CD-ROM, which newer version is available at Thalia in downtown Gießen. It doesn't matter which version students choose. Be aware that the Klett edition of the Murphy book is cheaper than the Cambridge edition.
Although this is not the flashiest grammar book, the vast majority of my students to date have found it very useful overall. In the first session, we will discuss ways in which it can be most effectively used. Please make sure your copy comes with the answers in the back of the book.
Assessment: Written work will account for 80% of the course grade. This will likely be in the form of 2 quizzes at 15% each and a final exam worth 50 %.
Oral work: Students' preparation and participation, as well as the instructor's subjective assessment of their use of English (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.) account for 20% of the final grade. The student's own perception of his or her English will also be taken into account.
Concluding remarks: The university is a place to gain knowledge, a place to consider beliefs and cultivate hope. This instructor believes one of the primary goals of a university is to encourage and motivate human beings to think for themselves in their search for the truth. He also believes this should take place in an environment that is both instructive and enjoyable. What he hopes is that students will agree that regular attendance, good preparation, and a reasonable amount of enthusiasm–and not just on the instructor's part!–contribute to a satisfying classroom experience.
Welcome aboard.
A2: Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 029 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Module: Introductory Language Course A2
For: modularized 1st-semester L2 and L 3 students, 1st-semester BA majors,
and 3rd-semester BA minors
Instructor: Tim Kurtzweil, M.A.
Required texts:
1. Class-pack: This is available at CopyCourier, located at Licherstraße 29, next to a big blue dance studio. It should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Course grade: 65 % of the final grade will be derived from written tests: a final exam (45/50%) and one earlier test on the common errors (15/20%).
The written final exam will include three sections, respectively testing 1) students' knowledge of vocabulary lists in the class-pack (in a format that also tests reading comprehension); 2) students' knowledge of a list of common errors (included in the class-pack); and 3) reading comprehension (though this is still not certain) using a short text and multiple-choice questions about it. The written exam will have a total of 50 points: 25 for vocabulary, 15 for common errors, and (probably) 0 for reading comprehension (or whatever else is ultimately decided upon).
The remaining 35% of the course grade will be based on oral work. The instructor's subjective assessment at the end of the semester of each student's participation and language proficiency (pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy) will determine 10-20% of the course grade, and other in-class graded oral exercises during the semester will account for the rest.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 029 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 027 |
A3: Übung ⇑
Literary and Cultural Studies (05-ENG-L3-P-03) ⇑
Tutorium ⇑
A1: Grundkurs ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 3 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 5 |
A2: Proseminar ⇑
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
English Linguistics (05-ENG-L3-P-04) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung (Grundkurs Introduction) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 13 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 14 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 11 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: 12 February 2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: Bernd Kortmann, English Linguistics: Essentials (Berlin: Cornelsen, 2005); the use of the German version is not recommended for this course.
Registration: FlexNow
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, a mini presentation and a final exam.
Examination: xx February 2019
A2: Vorlesung (Phonetics and Phonology) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Reading:
McMahon, April M.S. 2002. An introduction to English phonology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Downloadable (free) E-book version. Will also be available on StudIP.
Additional texts will be downloadable from StudIP.
Credit
Ungraded (Teilnahme): Final exam 100% (must obtain 50% or better for Teilnahme credit)
Graded: Final exam 100%
Registration: FlexNow.
Exam period (times subject to change):Exam period (times subject to change): Exam in electronic format only; at Carl-Vogt-Haus (Science Campus )
Klausurtermin: xx.2.2019, Uhrzeit:
Nachholtermin: (bei Attest oder Nichtbestehen beim Ersttermin): xx.3. 2019, Uhrzeit:
A3: Vorlesung (Grundkurs History) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 15:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 13 February 2019.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
Registration: Please register with FlexNow.
Credit: Graded: Regular attendance, active participation and a final exam on 12 February 2019.
A4: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2 (05-ENG-L3-P-05) ⇑
A1: Proseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Gender studies is a relatively new subject that has become more and more popular recently. It has become apparent that notions of gender are closely connected to other disciplines as well, to cultural studies, literary studies, and ultimately also to teaching (in general) as well as foreign language teaching. In this seminar, we will explore gender and feminist theories, will evaluate and discuss the relevance for the foreign language classroom, and will also have a closer look at different teaching material with regard to gender stereotypes, gender norms and gender identities. During the second phase of the seminar, we will explore how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: We will have two double sessions on December 7 and January 18, each from 2 to 6 pm. In substitution for these double sessions, two other regular sessions will be canceled (December 14 and January 25). Please make sure that you are able to attend.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit submission of a written term paper
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
This seminar will try to answer the question of how to foster listening amp; viewing competence ('Hör-/Sehverstehen') through appropriate media. In order to do that, we shall focus on a variety of suitable films for different learner groups while paying special attention to political short films.
To begin with, this seminar will introduce a theoretical framework which will allow us to discuss forms and functions of film(s) and we will use a conceptual approach to the analysis of film(s). Furthermore, we will learn how to choose adequate film material, how to incorporate film(s) in your classroom, how to make use of the cultural potential of film(s) and, ultimately, we will consider the benefits of producing films in class.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written term paper.
Exam period:
Termin paper due March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In recent years, several guidelines for EFL classrooms in Germany have been issued, with varying regard of literary texts. In the national Bildungsstandards, for instance, teaching literature in the EFL classroom is only touched upon. Therefore, this seminar is designed to introduce concepts and models which consider understanding literature as a distinct competence. The students will also learn how to use literary texts in the classroom and will apply the theoretical considerations by developing concrete teaching ideas. At the end, they will be able to answer the following questions: What does it mean to "understand literature"? Why should we work with literature in the EFL classroom at all? What are the main challenges? What is the role of literature in educational documents and curricular frameworks? Which competences can be acquired through working with literary texts and how can a good task design facilitate this process?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
We will have a look at various literary genres that can be used for the benefit of the students.
Secondary texts will be provided via StudIP.
Expectations:
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation.
Credit (graded):
Submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31st, 2019.
Registration:
via Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 19.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Fr | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) states that Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) ist the main goal of Foreign Language Teaching. This signifies that communicative skills are closely intertwined with the concept of culture. Although English, when used as a lingua franca, does not prescribe a specific target culture, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have traditionally been in the focus. This seminar will therefore concentrate on the question how US culture can be made accessible in the Foreign Language Classroom. For this, we will look at different popcultural media like films, TV series, songs, novels, etc. and explore their potential to promote ICC. During the second phase of the seminar, we will examine how these theoretical concepts can be applied to practice.
Please note: There will be two additional sessions at the Offener Kanal in Gießen, on December 14 and January 25, each from 2 to 6 pm. These sessions are mandatory, so please make sure that you are able to attend. For these additional sessions, two regular sessions will be canceled (on December 7 and January 18).
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A course reader will be provided via StudIP.
Credit (graded):
regular attendance (no more than 3 missed sessions; compensation up to half of total sessions possible)
active participation, homework and reading preparation of a presentation/micro teaching unit; submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March 31, 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL I.
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 104 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
Will be made available on StudIP
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by Feb ???, 2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of TEFL I.
Reading:
A reader will be provided in Stud.IP.
Credit (graded):
Regular attendance, active participation, preparation of a presentation and submission of a written term paper.
Exam period:
The term paper has to be handed in by March, 31st 2019.
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Proseminar ⇑
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 3 (05-ENG-L3-P-06) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Wintersemester, Hauptseminar) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Seminar (Sommersemester, Hauptseminar) ⇑
A3: Seminar (Sommersemester) ⇑
Cultural Studies (05-ENG-L3-P-07) ⇑
A1: Seminar (Literaturwissenschaft) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A2: Seminar (Linguistik) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
Literary Genres (05-ENG-L3-WP-08a) ⇑
A1: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Literary Periods (05-ENG-L3-WP-08b) ⇑
A1: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will address questions regarding the conveyance of content in picture books, topics in (gendered) fiction for young readers (such as Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" or "St. Clare's" series, both 1940s) or the appeal of "crossover novels", i.e. children's fiction with an adult readership.
Students are expected to buy and read several novels which will be announced in the first session. Secondary literature will be provided on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 033 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Literary Theory (05-ENG-L3-WP-08c) ⇑
A1: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Alter Steinbacher Weg 44, 202 |
This course aims at providing an overview of different body concepts relevant in (British) Cultural Studies. We will discuss a variety of theoretical texts and approaches (e.g. by Foucault, Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu â¦) and will analyse the (changing) understandings of the body in British culture and society, ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary Britain. We will also investigate how the (individual, social, public, political, national, gendered â¦) body was predominantly perceived at specific times and how these body concepts may be related to the social circumstances, culture and politics of the respective time by drawing connections to selected literary and cultural texts. Consequently, our analysis may grant us an insight into subcultures and power relations between individual social groups.
Furthermore, this course will provide students with the possibility to plan and conduct their own case study/project related to the seminar topic while we will analyse one case study together in class.
To enjoy this class, you should be interested in reading and analysing theoretical texts and approaches.
Workload (more specific details will follow in the seminar):
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in group work, oral presentations. Furthermore, I expect you to read all the texts discussed in class. Please note that the kind of exam you have to take at the end of the semester will depend on your course of studies as well as on the module you're enrolled in (more details to follow).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 428 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
- To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
We will closely examine British (and American) literature produced between ca. 1890 and 1930, spanning genres like short stories, novels, poetry, and essays, and focusing on the most representative styles and techniques developed by Modernist writers. The writings examined will be situated in the historical and cultural contexts that impacted their composition: the Great War, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political turmoil, as well as a major turn in sexual and gender politics. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the basic tools to analyse and critically engage with texts from the first half of the 20th century (and beyond).
Requirements:
- Students will be asked to purchase two novels that will be listed in the primary readings. All other literature will be provided in the form of a reader (to be made available for download on Stud.IP).
- Students will be expected to submit an abstract of 300 words in length on a research project they will undertake for the course. The abstract submission deadline will be 25 January 2019.
- Students who need a grade for the class will be expected to write a term paper, which will have to be submitted by 1 April 2019.
Please note: To complement the seminar, the Department will offer a series of tutorials on developing students' writing skills. While the tutorials are not obligatory, all students are warmly encouraged to attend them.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
A reading list and the syllabus will be made available through StudIP at the beginning of the semester.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 410 |
In the seminar, we're going to trace four historical moments in the evolution of the novel, focusing on representative works from the beginning of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century respectively. The class will be conceptualized as an introduction to the (history of the) novel and also aims to familiarize students with key concepts and strategies for the analysis of narrative texts.
Requirements:
- Students attending the class are kindly asked to purchase two novels (which will be listed on the syllabus). All other literature will be provided in the form of excerpts (available for download on Stud.IP).
- Further information on relevant organizational issues (how to obtain a grade, etc.) will be specified on the syllabus and clarified during our first session on 16 October.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
A3: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
Applied English Linguistics (05-ENG-L3-WP-09a) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
English Historical Linguistics (05-ENG-L3-WP-09b) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
New Englishes (05-ENG-L3-WP-09c) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
A2: Proseminar/Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 004 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
In the course of this class, we will approach the English language diachronically and explore how it developed from Old English with strong Germanic roots to the fully standardised Present-Day English we all know. In the course of this, we will define the notion and describe the process of linguistic standardisation and evaluate to what extent standardisation is visible a) across the different periods in the history of the English language (Old English, Middle English, etc.) and b) on the various structural levels of language organisation (phonology, lexis, grammar, semantics, etc.). In order to empirically study standardisation processes, we will also learn and use the programming language R.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance, preparation of homework and active participation.
Graded: The above and either a pass in the final exam (February 14 2019) or in the term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:30 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
A3: Seminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
The Caribbean has produced a rich body of English-language writing, highly complex and diverse not unlike the Caribbean archipelago itself. Indeed, writers have repeatedly turned to local topography to derive literary idioms and styles. Regardless of a fragmentary island space, the quest for an overarching poetics has been one of the founding moves of Anglophone Caribbean writing. Where models and modes of expression from the English canon no longer represented local realities, or if anything prolonged stereotypical images of a tropical garden Eden, writers started revisiting the land for scarred memories of forced labour and plantation agriculture. The sea, the plantation, the hinterland, the beach and the hurricane have since provided innovative elements as form, genre, and central topoi.
This seminar will deal with a wide range of texts, particularly poetry, which more than mere nature writing seek to unearth difficult histories of race, gender, migration and island life. Simultaneously, they throw into relief the archipelago's often precarious and endangered nature, allowing us to explore the relationship between literature and the environment as highlighted by the expanding field of postcolonial ecocriticism.
Reading:
Sam Selvon, An Island is a World (1955); excerpts from the Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature (ed. Allison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh, 1996) and additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
We will start by reviewing basic principles of synchronic sociolinguistics and in a second step, will combine these principles and methods with those of historical linguistics and attempt to reconstruct processes of language change in their social context.
Credit
Ungraded: Regular attendance, active participation; including presentation.
Graded: Regular attendance, active participation, presentation, plus a final exam (11.02.2019) or term paper (deadline: 31.03.2019)
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 009 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, E 105 |
Examination: 14.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Examination: 13.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
Examination: xx.02.2019
Term paper submission according to the department-wide deadline: 31.03.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
The seminar will have the following structure:
- We will begin by recapitulating a few basic concepts of drama analysis.
- We will discuss the idea behind and the aims of literary rewritings; in this context, we shall reflect on why postcolonial and feminist theories have contributed to the popularity of this particular form of intertextuality.
- We will then move on to a close reading of The Tempest, which shall acquaint you with the main characters, themes and structural principles of the play.
- The first rewriting that we shall then consider is George Lamming's Water with Berries (1971), a novel about 16th-century explorers in the West Indies.
- The second rewriting we will turn to is Margaret Atwood's novel Hag-Seed (2016). (You might know Atwood as the author of The Handmaid's Tale.) Hag-Seed follows the turbulent life and memories of Felix, a theatre maker who is about to direct The Tempest.
- On 16 January 2019, Zara Karschay will visit our class with a creative-writing workshop and a subsequent reading from her novel at the Literarisches Zentrum Gießen (begin 7.30 pm). Please note that attending the reading at the LZG is obligatory for this seminar.
Workload:
Contributions to discussions in class, participation in teamwork (please note that you will have to work in groups on a regular basis), attendance at Zara Karschay's reading on 16 January, 7.30 pm at the LZG. Depending on your programme of studies, you will either have to write a written term paper or a final exam.
Additionally, you must have a copy of the following texts which will be read and discussed in class in the following order:
- Shakespeare, William. The Tempest. Ed. Alden and Virginia Vaughan. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. [Arden Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-1408133477]
- Lamming, George. Water with Berries. Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2016. [Caribbean Modern Classics; ISBN: 978-1845231675]
- Atwood, Margaret. Hag-Seed. London: Vintage, 2016. [Hogarth Shakespeare; ISBN: 978-0099594024]
Advanced Language Course (05-ENG-L3-P-10) ⇑
A1 Übung (Wintersemester) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 30.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 306 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Rathenaustr. 8, 308 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
A2 Übung (Sommersemester) ⇑
Fachdidaktisches Blockpraktikum (05-ENG-L3-WP-04) ⇑
A1: Vorbereitungsseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, C 030 |
A2: Praktikum und Begleitseminare ⇑
A3: Auswertungsseminar ⇑
English for Specific Purposes - Advanced Course (05-ANG-M-AdvESP) ⇑
A1 Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: The required texts will be made available at the start of the semester.
Credit: class participation, presentation, final exam.
Date of final exam: 11.02.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Karl-Glöckner-Str. 5A, 108 |
Is there such thing as unbiased media?
How does language mediate reality and whose reality is mediated?
What determines newsworthiness?
By which linguistic means do the media represent power, authority, gender, social identification, etc.?
Please note that we will have a go at several experiments together. Please make sure that you have access to a computer in a quiet room where you can also talk and complete the experiments. You will also need headphones and a microphone. Stay tuned #actionresearch !
Reading: Most articles/texts will be available on StudIP.
Credit: Active participation, completion of all experiments, short presentation, portfolio
Portfolio: Due March 31, 2019
A2 Übung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: The required texts will be made available at the start of the semester.
Credit: class participation, presentation, final exam.
Date of final exam: 11.02.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Karl-Glöckner-Str. 5A, 108 |
Is there such thing as unbiased media?
How does language mediate reality and whose reality is mediated?
What determines newsworthiness?
By which linguistic means do the media represent power, authority, gender, social identification, etc.?
Please note that we will have a go at several experiments together. Please make sure that you have access to a computer in a quiet room where you can also talk and complete the experiments. You will also need headphones and a microphone. Stay tuned #actionresearch !
Reading: Most articles/texts will be available on StudIP.
Credit: Active participation, completion of all experiments, short presentation, portfolio
Portfolio: Due March 31, 2019
Language and Text (05-ANG-M-LangText) ⇑
A1 bzw. A2: Seminare (für alle Studierenden) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Reading: The required texts will be made available at the start of the semester.
Credit: class participation, presentation, final exam.
Date of final exam: 11.02.2019
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Karl-Glöckner-Str. 5A, 108 |
Is there such thing as unbiased media?
How does language mediate reality and whose reality is mediated?
What determines newsworthiness?
By which linguistic means do the media represent power, authority, gender, social identification, etc.?
Please note that we will have a go at several experiments together. Please make sure that you have access to a computer in a quiet room where you can also talk and complete the experiments. You will also need headphones and a microphone. Stay tuned #actionresearch !
Reading: Most articles/texts will be available on StudIP.
Credit: Active participation, completion of all experiments, short presentation, portfolio
Portfolio: Due March 31, 2019
A1 bzw. A2: Seminare (zusätzlich für Studierende mit Studienfach Anglistik/English Linguistics, Anglistische Sprachwissenschaft, English Linguistics, Sprachen(en)technologie und Fremdsprachendidaktik) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
In the course of this class, we will investigate the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka from a strictly empirical perspective. Relying on the Sri Lankan component of the International Corpus of English, we will explore the pragmatics of Sri Lankan English by describing routines of complimenting, swearing, insulting, requesting, etc. in this South Asian variety of English.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance and in-class presentation.
Graded: The above and a term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, F 006 |
Credit: ungraded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions and in-class presentation; graded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions, in-class presentation and a final exam or term paper.
Exam period: final exam (xx.xx.xxxx) or term paper (to be handed in by xx.xx.xxxx)
Literary, Cultural and Media Analysis (05-ANG-M-LitAnalysis) ⇑
A1: Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 13:00 Uhr, | GCSC R001 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
A2: Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 13:00 Uhr, | GCSC R001 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Literary, Cultural and Media History (05-ANG-M-LitHist) ⇑
A1: Vorlesung ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 2 |
The work of black and Asian writers is at the heart of British literature today. Yet processes of canonisation are slow, and blanket terms like âblack' and âAsian' or even âBritish' are not unproblematic when in fact many of these writers are also discussed in terms of other national literatures (Caribbean, Indian, African, etc.). This state of affairs only highlights the need to place black and Asian British writing on the critical agenda, and to explore its relationship with other Anglophone literatures around the globe.
While giving an overview of today's writers (Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Zadie Smith et al.), this course of lectures will include their predecessors (Olaudah Equiano, Mary Seacole et al.) in a longer, less often told (pre-)history of black and Asian British writing dating back as far as the eighteenth century. We will trace lines of influence in terms of genres and writing styles, with a focus on literature and occasionally taking into account other media as well. Moreover, we will deal with the historical and cultural challenges that black and Asian British writers have responded to and reworked creatively, including the end of Empire, post-WWII migration, the rise of multi-ethnic Britain and the making of new identities.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 4 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, A 1 |
A2: Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
Research and Action Research (05-ANG-M-TEFL2-Research) ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
Research Methodology ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
To enjoy this class, you need to bring along a willingness and the stamina to read theoretical texts (which can be difficult) and to share your ideas with other students. The course will be assessed based on a presentation, general participation and, depending on your module, additional written assignments.
In addition, you must have a copy of the following text: Rabinow, Paul, ed. The Foucault Reader: An Introduction to Foucault's Thought. London: Penguin, 1991. [ISBN: 978-0140124866]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 13:00 Uhr, | GCSC R001 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
A2 Kolloquium ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
To enjoy this class, you need to bring along a willingness and the stamina to read theoretical texts (which can be difficult) and to share your ideas with other students. The course will be assessed based on a presentation, general participation and, depending on your module, additional written assignments.
In addition, you must have a copy of the following text: Rabinow, Paul, ed. The Foucault Reader: An Introduction to Foucault's Thought. London: Penguin, 1991. [ISBN: 978-0140124866]
Keine Anmeldung über FlexNow notwendig
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil I, B 440 |
Literature and memory has been an immensely productive field of research over the past couple of decades. The same period of time has seen significant shifts and proliferating terms of debate. Where memory tended to be identified with relatively stable social frames of family, nation, ethnicity and class, it is now increasingly being explored in its travelling, transcultural and intergenerational or âpostmemory' dimensions. Similarly, transnational and multidirectional conjunctures are being highlighted where earlier scholarship emphasized the competing or contested nature of memories. Yet more new areas have begun to be mapped by recent work on environmental, planetary and post-humanist as well as on âprosthetic' and digital memory. These developments have invariably complicated and enriched central questions of literature's role for memory, both individually and collectively, and vice versa of the role of memory for literary production.
Tracing recent as well as earlier trajectories of literary memory studies, this course will explore a range of critical and creative texts, including three novels and examples from other media. As an MA seminar-cum-colloquium, it will provide ample opportunity for students to pursue and present on their own projects, including from other areas of research.
Reading:
Caryl Phillips, The Nature of Blood (1997)
Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (1997)
Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus (1996/2003)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 13:00 Uhr, | GCSC R001 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
Research Modul Corpus Linguistics (05-ANG-M-CorpLing) ⇑
A1: Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
In the course of this class, we will investigate the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka from a strictly empirical perspective. Relying on the Sri Lankan component of the International Corpus of English, we will explore the pragmatics of Sri Lankan English by describing routines of complimenting, swearing, insulting, requesting, etc. in this South Asian variety of English.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance and in-class presentation.
Graded: The above and a term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, F 006 |
Credit: ungraded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions and in-class presentation; graded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions, in-class presentation and a final exam or term paper.
Exam period: final exam (xx.xx.xxxx) or term paper (to be handed in by xx.xx.xxxx)
A2: Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
In the course of this class, we will investigate the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka from a strictly empirical perspective. Relying on the Sri Lankan component of the International Corpus of English, we will explore the pragmatics of Sri Lankan English by describing routines of complimenting, swearing, insulting, requesting, etc. in this South Asian variety of English.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance and in-class presentation.
Graded: The above and a term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, F 006 |
Credit: ungraded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions and in-class presentation; graded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions, in-class presentation and a final exam or term paper.
Exam period: final exam (xx.xx.xxxx) or term paper (to be handed in by xx.xx.xxxx)
Research Modul Data Collection and Analysis (05-ANG-M-DatColl) ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
In the course of this class, we will investigate the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka from a strictly empirical perspective. Relying on the Sri Lankan component of the International Corpus of English, we will explore the pragmatics of Sri Lankan English by describing routines of complimenting, swearing, insulting, requesting, etc. in this South Asian variety of English.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance and in-class presentation.
Graded: The above and a term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, F 006 |
Credit: ungraded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions and in-class presentation; graded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions, in-class presentation and a final exam or term paper.
Exam period: final exam (xx.xx.xxxx) or term paper (to be handed in by xx.xx.xxxx)
A2 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
In the course of this class, we will investigate the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka from a strictly empirical perspective. Relying on the Sri Lankan component of the International Corpus of English, we will explore the pragmatics of Sri Lankan English by describing routines of complimenting, swearing, insulting, requesting, etc. in this South Asian variety of English.
Ungraded Credit: Regular attendance and in-class presentation.
Graded: The above and a term paper (due on March 31 2019).
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 005 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, F 006 |
Credit: ungraded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions and in-class presentation; graded: regular attendance, active participation in discussions, in-class presentation and a final exam or term paper.
Exam period: final exam (xx.xx.xxxx) or term paper (to be handed in by xx.xx.xxxx)
Teaching Foreign Languages: Media and Technologies (05-ANG-M-TEFL1-Media) ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2 Hauptseminar ⇑
Teaching Foreign Languages: Theories and Concepts (05-ANG-LM-TEFL-3) ⇑
A1: Hauptseminar (Wintersemester) ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
In the current age of globalization, migration and internet communication, intercultural communicative competence is a key requirement in many professions and has become a priority aim in school and university education. This course focuses on fundamental aspects of intercultural communication and approaches to developing intercultural/transcultural competence and understanding, placing special emphasis on culture and language integrated education in institutional settings such as high schools, universities, etc. The course is divided into three parts:
1. The first part aims at familiarizing students with central aspects, concepts and theories of culture as well as the history of intercultural education in FL/SL classrooms.
2. The second part focuses on major approaches to teaching culture/developing intercultural communicative competence today as well as on fundamental aspects of experiential learning and task-based instruction.
3. The third and last part offers participants the opportunity to either a) create, present and discuss teaching materials and culture-sensitive communicative tasks aimed at familiarizing learners of English as a foreign/second language with aspects of Canadian culture (more specifically, perhaps, with culturally relevant/important aspects of life in Atlantic Canada), or b) to create, present and discuss alternatives to the HRM visitors' webpages from an intercultural / transcultural perspective, depending on students' professional interests and career aspirations.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modules TEFL I and II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
13.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
According to Balasubramanian Kumaravadivelu (2006 : xiv), ” ⦠the concept of method has been a severely contested frame of reference for thinking and writing about classroom learning and teaching. Understandably, tensions and contradictions have arisen out of efforts aimed at its reconceptualization. Recently, the discourse on the limitations of the concept of method has become so prominent, and the desire to find alternatives to it so pronounced that they have resulted in what has been called the postmethod condition.â Based on this assertion, the course takes a fresh look at teaching English as a Foreign Language and its slow transition from method to postmethod, from transmission of knowledge and skills to self-formation and transformation.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
12.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Course Description:
Project-oriented learning refers to communicative classroom settings which are enquiry-, discovery-, and task-oriented. It is also associated with authentic âreal-life' encounters with native speakers from all over the English speaking world (oral or written, face-to-face or virtual, etc.). In this seminar, specific attention is given to the central theoretical and practical aspects of learning English by and through experience, in comparison with more traditional âteacher-centered' and âform-focused' approaches. Student learning and work in this course will itself be informed by project-based principles, such as the development of differentiated task learning, learning with course-external relevance, task- and project-based assessment, etc. All participants will be required to develop a foreign language learning project of their choice in teams and present it toward the end of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class, team presentation
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; team presentation, written exam
Exam period:
11.2.2019 (examination day)
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2: Hauptseminar (Sommersemester) ⇑
Teaching Foreign Languages: Theories and Concepts of Teaching Texts (05-ANG-M-TEFL3-Text) ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
A2 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will explore the didactics of a heterogeneous classroom taking into account methodological and pedagogical consequences when teaching English. The seminar will offer pedagogical and inclusive theories as well as methods and approaches that allow teachers to explore inner differentiation. For this seminar a cooperation with Ost-Schule is planned. Students are expected to visit school lessons on various days and develop teaching methods and lesson plans for a highly heterogeneous 6th grade. Students are also expected to purchase the reader and read the texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 06.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
This seminar will first of all direct its attention to the different forms of bilingual education that co-exist at German schools. We will then concentrate on content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and explore its potential for the learning of the English and the integrated subjects in school. Empirical research and two reports from teachers in practice will confront students with realistic views on bilingual reality in our schools. Students will be asked to plan CLIL-projects for their subjects (biology, chemistry, history, politics etc.) .
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 05.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 08:00 - 10:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): Regular attendance, active participation in class.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): Active participation in class; a written exam in TEFL III, A2 or TEFL III, A3.
Exam period:
???
Registration: Flex-Now
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
Description:
Using British and American Young Adult literature in the language classroom will introduce pupils to important glimpses of the foreign cultures as well as to reading experiences that are motivating and valuable for their language learning process. This seminar will provide a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of narrative literature and a conceptual approach to its analysis. Building on this foundation, students will learn how to use short stories, novellas and novels in the foreign language classroom, how to make use of their cultural potential and how to design activities that stimulate discussion and practise language skills.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Modul TEFL II (please bring your FlexNow Sheet to first class).
Required Reading:
A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit:
Ungraded (non-modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class and a short presentation.
Graded (non-modularised and modularised): regular attendance, active participation in class; a written exam.
Exam period:
Written Exam: 04.02.2019
Registration: Flex-Now
Text and Context (05-ANG-M-Context) ⇑
A1 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
To enjoy this class, you need to bring along a willingness and the stamina to read theoretical texts (which can be difficult) and to share your ideas with other students. The course will be assessed based on a presentation, general participation and, depending on your module, additional written assignments.
In addition, you must have a copy of the following text: Rabinow, Paul, ed. The Foucault Reader: An Introduction to Foucault's Thought. London: Penguin, 1991. [ISBN: 978-0140124866]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |
A2 Hauptseminar ⇑
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 410 |
To enjoy this class, you need to bring along a willingness and the stamina to read theoretical texts (which can be difficult) and to share your ideas with other students. The course will be assessed based on a presentation, general participation and, depending on your module, additional written assignments.
In addition, you must have a copy of the following text: Rabinow, Paul, ed. The Foucault Reader: An Introduction to Foucault's Thought. London: Penguin, 1991. [ISBN: 978-0140124866]
regelmäßiger Termin ab 15.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mo | 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 428 |
The eighteenth century has been called a golden age of satire. Anything from morality, religion, politics, modern science or London's gin craze was subjected to scathing attacks. Meanwhile satirists, who met in special circles such as the famous Scriblerus Club, were themselves the product of a new literary, publishing and coffeehouse culture. At a time of dramatic social change, satire turned into an important medium of critique and future as well as past reflection.
In this seminar, we will deal with a number of classic and some less well-known examples of eighteenth-century satire, including by women writers in what for a long time passed as a male-dominated literary practice. As a mode of writing and artistic representation, satire travelled through many genres and media, taken up by central figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Gay, Charlotte Lennox and William Hogarth. Entertaining as well as context-specific, eighteenth-century satires provide a gateway to exploring the age's literature and culture. At the same time as being an important topic of eighteenth-century studies, satire constitutes an important legacy for today. In our own, postmodern times, in which reality seems to have trumped some of satire's wildest dreams, the potentials and limits of conceiving society otherwise continue to matter greatly.
Reading:
Charlotte Lennox, The Female Quixote (1752)
John Gay, The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Alexander Pope, Epistle to Arbuthnot (1735)
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Additional texts will be made available on Stud.IP.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 17.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Mi | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 031 |
Plenary discussions will be combined with work in study groups.
Texts: William Shakespeare, As You Like It
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
All: Penguin Shakespeare Edition
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 409 |
regelmäßiger Termin ab 18.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Do | 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 440 |
We will read and discuss theoretical texts from the beginning in the 19th century to the present day. The aim of this class is to provide an overview of the field of Cultural Studies within the field of English Studies, and to discuss the current state of the art regarding the development of the theory of culture.
regelmäßiger Termin ab 16.10.2018 | ||
wöchentlich Di | 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, | Phil. I, B 024 |