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Seminar: Words and Visuals: Studies in 19th-Century American Illustrated Literature - Vertiefungsmodul - Details
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Course name Seminar: Words and Visuals: Studies in 19th-Century American Illustrated Literature - Vertiefungsmodul
Course number ANG.04629.02; ANG.04630.02
Semester WiSe 2023/24
Current number of participants 11
maximum number of participants 20
Home institute Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Courses type Seminar in category Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
First date Tuesday, 17.10.2023 16:15 - 17:45, Room: Hörsaal C [Mel]
Learning organisation Prospective participants should note that this course demands a significant level of dedication and active participation. Weekly sessions will involve extensive reading and writing assignments. Expect to engage with a reading workload of approximately 15-30 pages per week, with reading materials provided throughout the semester.

This is not a lecture class. It is a seminar characterized by the presentation and discussion of information and ideas resulting from various reading requirements. These activities take place within the seminar room. This format requires participants to be present in the sessions and to be thoroughly prepared in terms of content to participate competently in this specific academic framework.

Regular attendance is expected, and students must ensure that their extracurricular activities do not interfere with their 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 assignments set during the lecture period have been submitted in full, on time, and in good quality.
2) Students receive credit for a "Modulleistung" upon successfully completing the "Modulabschlussprüfung". Depending on the number of participants, the final examination will consist of either an oral or a written exam.

Detailed instructions on the nature of the final exam will be given at an appropriate time during the semester.
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

Module assignments

Comment/Description

This class delves into the relationship between textual narratives and visual imagery in 19th-century texts published in the United States. Throughout the semester, students will explore the role of illustrations within selected publications of this era and of the artists who contributed to the visual dimension of literary and non-literary texts. In addition, the class will scrutinize the phenomenon of illustrations in translated novels and develop insights into the nuanced ways in which illustrations can impact the interpretation and reception of literary works.

Overall, "Words and Visuals" is intended as a scholarly exploration of the historical and artistic contexts of 19th-century American literature, fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between words and visuals in shaping literary experiences.

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Beschränkte Teilnehmendenanzahl: Words and Visuals: Studies in 19th-Century American Illustrated Literatures - Vertiefungsmodul".
The following rules apply for the admission:
  • A defined number of seats will be assigned to these courses.
    The seats in the affected courses have been assigned at 25.09.2023 on 23:59. Additional seats may be available via a wait list.