Fachbereich 7

Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft


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American Literature and the Law: Cases and Concerns


DozentIn: Prof. Dr. phil. Peter Schneck

Veranstaltungstyp: Seminar

Ort: nicht angegeben

Zeiten: Di. 10:00 - 12:00 (wöchentlich)

Beschreibung: This master course (which may be taken as a sequel to the introduction to law and literature from last semester) will read three novels from different periods of U.S.-American literature and discuss them in their legal, historical, and critical contexts.
The following primary texts will be discussed:
James F. Cooper. The Ways of the Hour. (1852)
Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
William Gaddis. A Frolic of His Own (1994)
Students who sign up for the course have to read all three novels in advance before classes start. This is a necessary commitment for attendance and participation in the course.
Secondary reading material will be made available in the course folder in advance as well as a more detailed schedule with specific reading assignments for class discussions.
The course will be accompanied by a series of guest lectures (Monday evenings 18-20) with individual sessions on Tuesday mornings scheduled as workshops with our guest lecturers. Students signing up for the course for credit will be asked to attend the lectures as well - session time will be accommodated accordingly.


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