230187 A Survey of British Literature (S) (WiSe 2024/2025)

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This course will introduce students to the history of British literature from the Middle Ages until today. We will trace the development of the form and key characteristics of drama, poetry and prose fiction. We will examine some major authors and influential works from the various epochs of literary history and also ask why these particular writers and works are influential and canonical. A special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between changes in literature and changes in the contexts of social, political, ideological and economic history.
Students should expect to read a selection of short primary texts every week. Additional reading to social and historical contexts from the Norton Anthology is highly recommended.

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The textbook for this course is the Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors, 10th edition (2 volumes).
ISBN: 978-0393603088

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23-ANG-AngPM4 Profile Module 4: Histories Profilmodul 4: Histories 4.3 A History of British Literature Study requirement
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
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This lecture is taught in english
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Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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