230453 "Say what?" : Fictolinguistics in North America (S) (WiSe 2021/2022)

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The United States are commonly referred to as model multicultural society, implying diversity and equality of the nation's numerous social groups and subcultures. Scrutinizing media landscapes of the US, however, quickly reveals that representations of non-dominant groups are largely framed and determined by the majority, to the point of complete invisibility of some groups.

In this class, we will look at the representations of marginalized groups in US American films, TV series, novels etc. This will include the analysis of the language(s) and language varieties used as well as the visibility, agency, empowerment, stereotyping or ridiculing of different social groups. Furthermore, we will deal with topics such as authenticity, power, (self-)identity formation, style-shifting, audiences, media types and genres.

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23-ANG-AngPM3 Profilmodul 3: American Studies PM 3. 1 Language in North America Study requirement
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23-ANG-AngPM3.1_a Profilmodul 3.1: American Studies PM 3.1.1 Language in North America Study requirement
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23-ANG-AngPM3_a Profilmodul 3: American Studies 3.1 Language in North America Study requirement
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23-ANG-AngPM5 Profilmodul 5: English Language and Linguistics 5.3 Language in North America Study requirement
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It is strongly recommended to have finished BM3 before attempting this seminar.

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