In this course, we will address the questions why and how literature can be part of teaching English. This includes taking a look at the implications of literary theory on teaching literary texts, reflecting on criteria for text selection and on how to base teaching decisions on the literary characteristics of a text. On this theoretical foundation, we will try out and reflect on different methods of teaching literature, combining analytical and creative approaches to accessing literary texts.
The course reading is based on Surkamp, Carola & Nünning, Ansgar (2016): Englische Literatur unterrichten 1. Grundlagen und Methoden. Seelze: Klett Kallmeyer. Please make sure to have access to a copy of this text at the start of the course.
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23-ANG-AngVM7 Vertiefungsmodul 7: Literary Studies, Cultural Studies and Linguistics in the Classroom | 7.1 Literary Studies in the Classroom | Study requirement
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23-ANG-VRPS_GymGe_ver2 Vorbereitung und Reflexion des Praxissemesters (GymGe) | FD 1 Teaching English Language and Literature | Study requirement
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23-ANG-VRPS_HRSGe_ver2 Vorbereitung und Reflexion des Praxissemesters (HRSGe) | FD 1 Teaching English Language and Literature | Study requirement
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38-M4-KV Mediale Strategien der Kulturerschließung und -vermittlung | Sprache und Literatur | Study requirement
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The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
You can earn study credits (SL) by presenting a literary text of your choice and suggestions how to teach it (in school or other contexts). Exam credits (PL) require a written paper in which you argue these choices more extensively based on the theory acquired in the course.
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