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| Veranstaltungsname | Seminar: Mediating American Literature: Knowledge, Cultural Transfer, and Mark Twain in German Wikipedia - Vertiefungsmodul |
| Veranstaltungsnummer | ANG.04629.03; ANG.06137.03 |
| Semester | WiSe 2026/27 |
| Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden | 9 |
| erwartete Teilnehmendenzahl | 20 |
| Heimateinrichtung | Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik |
| Veranstaltungstyp | Seminar in der Kategorie Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen |
| Nächster Termin | Montag, 12.10.26, 14:15 - 15:45 Uhr Seminarraum 2 [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 |
This class examines how knowledge about American literature and culture is produced, circulated, and transformed across academic, educational, and digital contexts. Focusing on the transatlantic movement of literary knowledge, the course explores how American Studies is shaped not only in institutional settings like universities and schools, but also on public digital platforms, most notably open-access reference sites such as Wikipedia. Using Mark Twain as a case study, this course investigates how knowledge about a canonical American author is constructed and presented on German-language Wikipedia. Students will examine scholarly research on Twain in print and use it as a basis for evaluating Wikipedia articles. Particular attention will be given to what the articles emphasize, how they frame Twain and his work, and which sources they draw on. By combining perspectives from literary, media, and cultural studies, the course invites reflection on how knowledge about Mark Twain and American literature is adapted, reshaped, and selectively presented across different linguistic and cultural contexts. Students will develop practical skills in source evaluation, comparative analysis, and critical digital literacy. They will learn to assess the reliability and relevance of different sources, identify gaps and biases in how knowledge is presented, and apply literary and cultural studies tools to develop greater independence and critical awareness as researchers. |
| ECTS-Punkte | 5 |