General information
| Course name | Seminar: American Writing in the Periodical Press: Literature, Culture, Politics - Aufbaumodul |
| Course number | ANG.05280.03; ANG.06158.01; ANG.06153.01 |
| Semester | WiSe 2025/26 |
| Current number of participants | 25 |
| maximum number of participants | 25 |
| Entries on waiting list | 6 |
| Home institute | Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik |
| Courses type | Seminar in category Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen |
| Next date | Thursday, 18.12.2025 12:15 - 13:45, Room: Seminarraum 2 [AKStr.35] (Angl.) |
| Pre-requisites |
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. |
| Performance record |
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) |
BA Anglistik und Amerikanistik 60 und 90 LP; BA IKEAS; LAG, LAS, LAF |
| SWS | 2 |
| Miscellanea |
Periodicals have played an important role in America's cultural and intellectual history. Magazines such as Harper’s Monthly, The Century, and The New Yorker have served as platforms for literary expression, political debate, and social and cultural commentary. This course investigates American writing as it appeared in the nation’s periodical press from the nineteenth through the twenty-first century. Emphasis is placed on literary forms as well as political and cultural journalism. Texts by both prominent and lesser-known writers are examined in relation to the social, political, and literary movements they engaged with. Through close reading and historical contextualization, the course examines how individual voices and texts published in the periodical press have contributed to the evolving landscape of American literature and public discourse. |
| ECTS points | 5 |
