Übung Ausschließlich für Nachrücker Grundkurs Literaturwissenschaft Introduction to Literary Studies

Basic areas already covered by the lecture will be discussed in this class. The structure of all Introductory Courses - which will be held in English - is generally identical. A variety of texts will help illustrate important aspects of literature such as the characteristics of the major epochs and genres, literary theories as well as various approaches to literature, etc. The texts will be from all over the Anglophone world. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the classes on a regular basis. In addition, they are expected to write a number of short assignments and will have to pass a written exam (-Klausur-) at the end of the course. It is compulsory for students to take part in both the lecture and the Introductory Course. A reader with the texts will be available at the copy-shop -Unser Kopierladen” (Reckhammerweg 4). In addition to the reader, all students will need to acquire their own copy of Michael Meyer's English and American Literatures (buy the respectively latest/newest edition). Please make sure that you have already bought the reader and your own copy of Meyer for the first session on 11 Dec 2013! Additional books that you have to purchase for this course will be announced in the first session. Anglistik Universität Duisburg-Essen WS 2013/14 Bachelor, Bachelor Michel Berit