Ways of Reading and Writing 1 F25.001
| Nummer: | PLU.SP34.01-GM.F25.001 |
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| Veranstalter: | PLU.Fach und Unterricht |
| Leitung: | Dieter Bitterli |
| ECTS-Punkte: | 1 |
| Datum: | 28.04.2025 - 02.05.2025 |
| Raum: | UP 2.B28 |
| Unterrichtssprache: | Deutsch |
| Anmeldungszeitraum: | 17.03.2025 - 06.04.2025 |
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Ziele und Inhalte
This two-part module introduces students to critical strategies for reading and analysing literary texts through the analysis of shorter fiction of the Gothic genre.
The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural and biographical contexts of literary narratives in general, and of the thematic concerns and characteristics of the Gothic in particular.
Topics covered include: The Gothic Genre; Romantic Gothic; the Victorian Ghost Story; Urban and Imperial Gothic; Modernist Gothic and Film; Gothic Revival Architecture; Popular Gothic.
The course also provides guidelines for writing a short critical essay in English.
Lehr- und Lernformen
Block seminar with daily contact hours used for group work and plenary discussion, short input lectures, screenings and a half-day excursion.
The module will include daily reading assignments of primary texts to be discussed in class. All primary texts will be made available electronically via the Moodle course platform, together with selected critical literature and self-study materials.
Form des Leistungsnachweises
Students are required to study the assigned readings and give a short in-class presentation (approximately 15 minutes) on one of the topics listed in the course programme. They will be expected to participate actively in group work and critical class discussion.
Performance will be assessed on the basis of coursework and participation in class discussion (pass/fail). The class presentation will be assessed according to the following criteria:
CONTENT
The content of the presentation is factual, informative and comprehensive. Relevant aspects are covered.
ANALYSIS
The presentation demonstrates a sound understanding of the course topic and includes references to the key concepts discussed in class.
FORM
The form, structure and length of the presentation is appropriate and clear.
Visuals are well chosen and there is a good balance between text and visual content.
LANGUAGE AND STYLE
The presentation is made in good, fluent English (at least B2).
Language is grammatical, coherent and rich. Style is appropriate and academic. Terminology is used correctly.
RESEARCH AND ORIGINALITY
The presentation is the result of research, is creative and includes original material. Sources are used critically and selectively.
Obligatorische Literatur bzw. Medien
According to course programme. All texts to be read and discussed in class will be uploaded on the Moodle.