Survey of British Literatures and Cultures II

The aims of this set of two lectures (the first one is taught in the winter term) are to provide a broad introduction to the cultural history of Britain and Ireland as well as current debates and conflicts in British culture; to give insight into the development of the literatures of the British Isles in conjunction with their cultural history; to frame cultural and literary history in the concepts that are relevant for Cultural Studies. In the two survey lectures we will cover the beginnings of British cultures to roughly the 18th century and the 18th century to the present. The lectures will not only provide historical and cultural facts, but will also question them from the perspectives of theories of Cultural Studies. Moreover, they will not view literature as a mere illustration or effect of cultural history, but see it as a complex way of responding to and often challenging it. PLEASE NOTE: In addition to being taught live by Prof. Haekel, this lecture series is available on video as well (as taught by Prof. Emig in the 2014 summer term). Prof. Emig’s videos, slides and the electronic test for the Studienleistung (winter term 2013/14) are on studIP and may be accessed through registration with Prof. Heakel’s survey lecture. A TUTORIAL BY MORITZ KIERMEIER WILL BE OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO DO FURTHER WORK WITH THE MATERIAL. DATES AND ROOMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Recommended Purchase: John Oakland. British Civilization: An Introduction. 7th ed. London: Taylor & Francis, 2010. Print. Paul Poplawski, ed. English Literature in Context. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2007. Print. Englisch, Ergänzungsstudiengang 3. Fach LA Gym. Language in class – English Prerequisites for certificate – electronic test for Studienleistung, final 60-minute exam after lecture 2 in the summer term for Prüfungsleistung Further information – jana.gohrisch@engsem~ Das Tutorium zu dieser LV findet Do 18-20 in Raum 703 statt. BritF2.2 Universität Hannover SoSe 2015 Englisch, Bachelor (fachübergr.) Jun.-Prof. Dr. Haekel Ralf Jun