230600 TexCessive: Cultural & Literary Mappings of the Lone Star State (S) (WiSe 2010/2011)

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Texas! Unashamedly hyperbolic (everything “bigger & better”) and notoriously feisty (“Don’t mess with Texas” – actually, the slogan of a successful anti-litter campaign), the second largest state in the union – consecutively claimed by indigenous Americans, under Mexican rule, an independent Republic, and Confederate ally – has always been known for its unique if frequently turbulent history. In this class, we will explore “TX”’s claim not only to fame but to a wealth of cultural affiliations. Drawing on an agenda of literature and film from and about the Lone Star State, we will map out its arguably more visible legacies of the Old South and the Frontier, as well as its identification with the U.S.-Mexican border and its impressive ethnic diversity, in particular as it is reflected in the state’s prominent Mexican-American heritage.

Requirements for participation, required level

Max. no. of participants: 30.

Number of particpants permitting, students from other disciplines are very welcome. Please note that once you have decided to join this class, you will be expected to attend and participate regularly.

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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Bachelor (Enrollment until SoSe 2011) Kern- und Nebenfach BaAngPM5; BaAngPM6   2/3  
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Master of Education (Enrollment until SoSe 2014) BaAngPM5; BaAngPM6   2/3  
Anglistik: British and American Studies (GHR) / Bachelor (Enrollment until SoSe 2011) Kern- und Nebenfach BaAngPM5; BaAngPM6   2/3  
Anglistik: British and American Studies (GHR) / Master of Education (Enrollment until SoSe 2014) BaAngPM5; BaAngPM6   2/3  

!!Please, be prepared for approx. 2 extracurricular film viewing sessions!!

Formal requirements:
(1) Regular attendance and preparation (readings; film viewings);
active participation; (pop) quizzes: 30 %
(2) In-class presentation on a topic from the course agenda: 30 %
(3) Written exam, including an essay question: 40 %

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Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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