Seminar: Beyond Literary Imagination: Exploring the Value of Nonfiction Writing- Aufbaumodul - Details

Seminar: Beyond Literary Imagination: Exploring the Value of Nonfiction Writing- Aufbaumodul - Details

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Course name Seminar: Beyond Literary Imagination: Exploring the Value of Nonfiction Writing- Aufbaumodul
Course number ANG.05280.03; ANG.06158.01; ANG.06153.01
Semester WiSe 2024/25
Current number of participants 19
maximum number of participants 25
Home institute Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Courses type Seminar in category Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
Next date Thursday, 09.01.2025 12:15 - 13:45, Room: Hörsaal F [Mel]
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.
Studiengänge (für) BA Anglistik und Amerikanistik 60 und 90 LP;
BA IKEAS;
LAG, LAS, LAF
SWS 2
ECTS points 5

Module assignments

Comment/Description

While fiction writing, driven by imagination and creative expression, often dominates the literary landscape, nonfiction writers offer different perspectives on American culture, using fact, observation, and research to inform, educate, persuade, or simply entertain readers about a particular subject or issue. Through close readings and critical analysis, students will explore a selection of influential nonfiction texts that offer readers opportunities to think critically about the American experience. The reading list will include works by notable nonfiction writers such as Barbara Ehrenreich, Bill McKibben, and Rebecca Solnit, among others, whose writings on topics like social justice, politics, and environmentalism have had a significant impact on contemporary American discourse. By examining the ways in which nonfiction writers engage with a variety of topics, including culture, politics, social issues, and the environment, students will gain insights into the power of nonfiction to shape people's understanding of the world they inhabit. The class will thus provide opportunities for students to expand their understanding of professional writing while practicing and refining their critical thinking and analytical skills.

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Beschränkte Teilnehmendenanzahl: Beyond Literary Imagination: Exploring the Value of Nonfiction Writing- Aufbaumodul".
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 07.10.2024 on 18:00. Additional seats may be available via a wait list.
  • The enrolment is possible from 01.09.2024, 00:00 to 21.10.2024, 18:00.