Allgemeine Informationen
| Veranstaltungsname | Seminar: Classic American Short Fiction: Literature and the Exploration of Human Experience - Vertiefungsmodul |
| Veranstaltungsnummer | ANG.04630.03 |
| Semester | WiSe 2026/27 |
| Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden | 11 |
| erwartete Teilnehmendenzahl | 20 |
| Heimateinrichtung | Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik |
| Veranstaltungstyp | Seminar in der Kategorie Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen |
| Nächster Termin | Montag, 12.10.26, 18:15 - 19:45 Uhr Seminarraum 3 [AKStr.35] (Angl.) |
| Voraussetzungen |
To earn credits in this class, it is essential that you participate actively and regularly. Without in-class participation, you will not be able to receive credit for the course. Here are the key requirements: * Regular Attendance: Your presence is expected at every class session, as your oral contributions are the basis for receiving your "Studiennachweis." If you need to miss a class, please notify me in advance. * Preparation: You are expected to thoroughly prepare for each class session by completing assigned readings, writing assignments, and other tasks. The reading workload is approximately 15-30 pages per week. * Active Engagement: Class sessions are designed for discussion and engagement with the material. You are expected to contribute to class discussions, share your thoughts and ideas, and engage with your peers. * Independent Work: You will be expected to complete independent research and assignments outside of class time, which may include library research, writing, and other tasks. Make sure to have time available for regular visits to the Steintor library. * Time Commitment: This class requires a significant time commitment, including regular attendance, preparation, and independent work. You should ensure that your extracurricular activities do not interfere with your ability to dedicate adequate time to this course. |
| Leistungsnachweis |
Students can earn two types of credit in this class: 1) A 'Studienleistung' is recorded in the university's computer system when all tasks set during the lecture period have been completed, regular and satisfactory in-class participation has been achieved, and written assignments have been submitted on time, in full, and of good quality. 2) Students receive credit for a "Modulleistung" upon successfully completing the "Modulabschlussprüfung". Detailed instructions on the nature of the final exam will be given at an appropriate time during the semester. |
| Lehrsprache(n) | Englisch |
| Studiengänge (für) | ANG.04630.02 für LAG, LAS, LAF (2012, 2015) / MA Engl. Sprache und Literatur 45/75 LP / MA Angloam. Literatur, Sprache und Kultur 120 LP |
| SWS | 2 |
| Sonstiges |
Short fiction has played a central role in American literary history, shaping the development of narrative form while exploring changing cultural and social experiences from the nineteenth century onward. The course introduces students to a selection of foundational works in this tradition, featuring figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, Charles W. Chesnutt, Kate Chopin, and other major writers. The seminar approaches these works on the premise that their ability to speak to readers today does not depend on being contemporary, but on the enduring questions of human experience they address -- including identity, morality, social constraint, freedom, and isolation. The reading selection consists of stories that have occupied an important place in the history of American literary criticism, encouraging students to engage with texts that may initially seem distant in time and cultural context, yet continue to offer human appeal as well as historical depth and literary significance. By combining close reading with attention to literary history and form, the course considers how classic American short fiction has shaped the American literary tradition while continuing to address enduring questions of what it means to be human across time and place. Close reading and discussion will help participants develop skills in literary analysis, with particular attention to language, narrative form, and theme. The course also strengthens their ability to situate texts in their literary and historical contexts, develop well-founded interpretations, and consider the texts’ continuing relevance through intensive engagement with primary and critical texts. |
| ECTS-Punkte | 5 |