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Veranstaltungen von M.A. Maryann Henck


Lehrveranstaltungen

A Way with Words - Away with Words: An Introduction to Creative Writing. Englisch B2.2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Are you natural talent when it comes to creativity or are you still waiting to find the right 'source' - or should I say 'course' of inspiration? Are your ready to meander along the blurry borders between fact and fiction in order to tell a story even if it's a lie? And finally, do you have a way with words or are they still having their way with you? Then welcome to the world of creative thought and fiction: A Way with Words, Away with Words. In this seminar, you will encounter a variety of creative writing methods in generative workshops (e.g., catalytic creativity exercises for plotlines and character development) as well as responsive workshops (e.g., peer-editing and evaluation methods for constructive criticism). We will begin with microfiction (6-word stories, twitterature, drabbles) and then proceed to vignettes as well as sudden/flash fiction The objective involves not only examining and discussing these various forms of short fiction, but also experimenting with exercises in style and literary techniques. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to expand your vocabulary, develop a feeling for nuances in language (connotations, register), and effectively employ stylistic devices. Finally, you will learn to develop and refine a personal literary style. Note: After the initial introductory sessions, the seminar will be divided into to two parts: a group meeting during the first half of the seminar for readings and discussions as well as writing exercises, responsive workshops and/or individual appointments during the second half.

The Power of Words: Forays into Bibliotherapy (FSL) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Freitag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 12.001 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In today's world, where mental health awareness, the looming climate crisis, and political unrest are all too real, bibliotherapy has become a vital self-help tool for well-being. Bibliotherapy is a research field and therapeutic practice that has been evolving for over 100 years, yet its roots lie in antiquity. The inscription “medicine for the soul” above the doors of ancient libraries in Alexandria and Thebes attests to this fact. The phrase captures the essence of bibliotherapy, in which reading serves as a gateway to insight, guidance, and solace for promoting improved mental well-being. As a rich and diverse field, bibliotherapy crosses disciplines and has found its way into both clinical/self-help contexts (e.g., therapy sessions) and creative/literary contexts (e.g., reading and creative writing groups). In this seminar, we will venture into creative/literary bibliotherapy by investigating various genres (e.g., poetry, short stories, drama, excerpts from novels) to enhance self-inquiry, self-awareness, and self-expression. The objectives of this seminar are multiple: 1) identify, evaluate, and select suitable works of poetry/fiction/drama to compile a "Bibliotherapeutic Pharmacy," 2) put bibliotherapy into practice by crafting pieces of therapeutic writing according to prompts/brief readings of fiction, and 3) compose a final reflection on your process and progress during the semester. Are you ready for a healthy dose of bibliotherapy?

Conversation Pieces: Cultivating Your Communicative Competence. Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

Inhalt: A conversation piece is something unusual that stimulates discussion. In this course, I will select an object, a piece of flash-fiction/short-short story, images/works of art, or an incident/news event, etc. to encourage you to actively participate in various speaking activities. These include – but are not limited to – guided discussions, mini-debates, impromptu mini-presentations, drama games, and roleplays. Although you will primarily practice enhancing your speaking skills and increasing your active vocabulary, you will also have the opportunity to improve your reading, listening, and writing skills based on the selected weekly activity.

Border Crossings: Exploring North American Culture (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 10:15 - 11:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 1.005 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Imagine this seminar as an exercise in border crossings in which we will embark upon figurative journeys to several thematic realms in North American culture: Canadian-U.S. relations with an emphasis on identity construction and specific ethnic groups; gender, equality, and sexual politics as well as contemporary Native issues. We will explore these realms though literary and cinematic texts in conjunction with supporting theoretical readings. As a general framework, I would like to propose several overarching titles for these realms of exploration: "Encounters at the 49th Parallel: Crossing the Border or Crossing the Line?”; “Reclaiming the ‘F’ Word: The Many Faces of Feminism”, "The Immigrant Experience: Voices from the Margins," “Cultural Appropriation and (Mis)Representation of Native People." Additional emphasis will be placed on discovering intersections and unifying themes between the various topics. Required reading: The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse

Written Communication: Writing Across Genres (Übung)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 16:15 - 17:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.111 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In this seminar, we will explore the borders between creative non-fiction and fiction across a variety of genres such as dramatic monologues, vignettes, personal essays, travel writing as well as excerpts from memoirs and novels. In order to acquire a deeper understanding of these diverse forms of writing, we will read and discuss selected pieces from the various genes, and afterwards, you will gain practice in creating your own pieces. I will provide you with writing exercises and creativity techniques to facilitate your writing process and progress. As a final assignment, you will produce a collection of various fiction and non-fiction pieces.

Impromptu Writing: Write Away - Right Away. (Group 1) Englisch B2.2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Practice makes perfect, so it's time to write away - right away! If you find yourself suffering from procrastination, this weekly course is here to provide you with a much needed dose of motivation and inspiration. In our 90-minute weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in a variety of writing exercises and activities geared towards helping you to get black on white, develop your own writing style, and experiment with writing for various purposes - whether they are academic, professional, or creative. We will begin with shorter writing tasks in the initial sessions and progress to longer and more complex tasks by the end of the semester. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to train language-related competencies such as - but not limited to – expanding your vocabulary; perfecting written communication skills (e.g. sentence variation, transitions; developing a sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations). All of the writing assignments will take place during the weekly sessions, and you will receive feedback on your writing style as well as language usage. Ready to write away - right away?

Impromptu Writing: Write Away - Right Away. (Group 2) Englisch B2.2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Practice makes perfect, so it's time to write away - right away! If you find yourself suffering from procrastination, this weekly course is here to provide you with a much needed dose of motivation and inspiration. In our 90-minute weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in a variety of writing exercises and activities geared towards helping you to get black on white, develop your own writing style, and experiment with writing for various purposes - whether they are academic, professional, or creative. We will begin with shorter writing tasks in the initial sessions and progress to longer and more complex tasks by the end of the semester. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to train language-related competencies such as - but not limited to – expanding your vocabulary; perfecting written communication skills (e.g. sentence variation, transitions; developing a sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations). All of the writing assignments will take place during the weekly sessions, and you will receive feedback on your writing style as well as language usage. Ready to write away - right away?