230539 Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation (V) (WiSe 2026/2027)
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This lecture is designed as a general introduction to Literary Studies and aims to familiarise students with the fundamentals necessary for the study of Anglophone literatures. It will acquaint students with different theoretical approaches to literature as well as important critical concepts and methods in order to further their skills in description, analysis and interpretation. For illustration, we will draw on representative texts from a variety of genres, authors and periods.
Bibliography
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Please purchase the following textbook before the beginning of term: Vera and Ansgar Nünning. An Introduction to the Study of English and American Literature. Trans. Jane Dewhurst. Klett.
Further material will be made available via Moodle.
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Dates ( Calendar view )
| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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| weekly | Di | 8-10 | 12.10.2026-05.02.2027 |
Subject assignments
| Module | Course | Requirements | |
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| 23-ANG-Basis2 Basic Module 2: Introduction to Literary Studies | Basis2.1 Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation | Student information | |
| - | Graded examination | Student information | |
| 23-ANG-Basis2.1_G Basic Module 2.1 Introduction to Literary Studies in the Primary ELT Classroom | Basis2.1.1_G Introduction to Literary Studies | Student information | |
| - | Graded examination | Student information | |
| 23-ANG-Basis2_G Basic Module 2: Introduction to Literary Studies in the Primary ELT Classroom | Basis2.1_G Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation | Student information | |
| - | Graded examination | Student information |
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.
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- lecture (V) / 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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