This survey course will introduce you to key texts and periods of Anglo-Irish literature and its cultural contexts. After a brief introduction to writing prior to the nineteenth century, we will turn to the literature of Irish Romanticism, the Irish Literary Revival, Modernism and Postmodernism, and, finally, to contemporary times. Our starting point will be the governing principles of literary histories.
We will not only discuss the aesthetic qualities of Irish poetry, drama, fiction, and other prose written in English but also take into account its political and cultural contexts. This involves, above all, Ireland’s journey towards independence from Britain and its cultural and linguistic heritage as a Celtic nation.
The syllabus will be available on Stud.IP in advance of the semester.
Caveat: the course has a heavy reading load, so start reading early.
| Code | 4412095 |
|---|---|
| Degree programme | Double major Bachelor’s degree English Studies, MA, Teacher training course: Grundschulen, Haupt- und Realschulen, Gymnasien |
| Lecturer(s) and contact person | Prof. Dr. E. Voigts |
| Type of course | Seminar |
| Semester | Winter semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Level of study | Bachelor, Master |
| ECTS credits | Please contact the lecturer |