230100 Literary Theory (S) (WiSe 2026/2027)
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In this seminar, we read and critically discuss essential contribution to the theoretical fields of Postcolonial Theory (including Critical Race Theory and decolonial perspectives), Critical Race Theory, and Medical Humanities and connect them to the analysis of literary texts. Participants get learn about the genesis of theoretical strands in the field of (British and American) Literary and Cultural Studies and beyond, since most critical approaches stem from and are applicable to interdisciplinary and transnational contexts.
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Dates ( Calendar view )
| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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| weekly | Mi | 10-12 | 12.10.2026-05.02.2027 |
Subject assignments
| Module | Course | Requirements | |
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| 23-ANG-M-GM2 Grundmodul 2: Theories of Language, Literature and Culture | Literary Theory | Study requirement
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| - | Graded examination | Student information | |
| 23-IAS-M-IAS4 North American Literature and the Processes of Culture | "Literary Theory" oder "Cultural Theory" | Study requirement
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| - | Graded examination | Student information |
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- 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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