Vorlesungsverzeichnis
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Lehrveranstaltungen
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
Introducing Canada (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maria Moss
Termin:
wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.310 Seminarraum
Inhalt: The North American continent is one of the most diverse places in the world with a rich immigrant history, a vibrant political culture, and an influential media and arts industry. After a general introduction to North American Studies, we will concentrate on the following Canadian topics: Native cultures and the oral tradition; European colonization and immigration; Canada-U.S. relations (settlement patterns, ecological movements, and literary cultures); mainstream and marginalized voices that – encouraged by the social movements of the 1960s – enriched both the political debates and the literatures of Canada.
Introducing Ireland (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Frank Michael Schumacher
Termin:
wöchentlich | Dienstag | 16:15 - 17:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.325 Seminarraum
Inhalt: In this seminar we will look at Irish society and culture. We will examine how its traditions and unique history impact the modern Republic of Ireland. In order to do so, we will look at early Irish myths, the way the British rule over Ireland impacted the land as well as have a look at the struggle for independence and reunification. The material for this seminar encompasses literary texts, visual media and digital sources.
Understanding Area Studies (Group 1) (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz
Termin:
wöchentlich | Montag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 5.310 Seminarraum
Inhalt: This introduction to area studies is designed to provide students with an understanding of key terminology and readings in the field of area studies. Course participants will become familiar with and learn to analyze and apply approaches to / models for interpreting culture. Practical applications and goals for the classroom will also be discussed. This semester, we will focus on Chinonye Chukwu's Till (2022). The film is centered around Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Bradley. Instead of concentrating on the violence of the brutal lynching of the 14-year-old boy from Chicago, the film evokes Mamie Till's struggle for justice as well as cultural memory and trauma. The Till murder galvanized the Civil Rights movement. This film will be used to bring all the course topics together: identity, history, memory, culture, resilience, and representation. It is required material. If you do not feel up to the challenge, read this article first "‘Emmett Till Is Anne Frank To Black America’" https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2020/08/26/emmett-till-is-anne-frank-to-black-america-emmett-till-murder-65th-anniversary/. If you still have concerns, take two other courses in the module.
Understanding Area Studies (Group 2) (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz
Termin:
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 10:15 - 11:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 12.015 Seminarraum
Inhalt: This introduction to area studies is designed to provide students with an understanding of key terminology and readings in the field of area studies. Course participants will become familiar with and learn to analyze and apply approaches to / models for interpreting culture. Practical applications and goals for the classroom will also be discussed. This semester, we will focus on Chinonye Chukwu's Till (2022). The film is centered around Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Bradley. Instead of concentrating on the violence of the brutal lynching of the 14-year-old boy from Chicago, the film evokes Mamie Till's struggle for justice as well as cultural memory and trauma. The Till murder galvanized the Civil Rights movement. This film will be used to bring all the course topics together: identity, history, memory, culture, resilience, and representation. It is required material. If you do not feel up to the challenge, read this article first "‘Emmett Till Is Anne Frank To Black America’" https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2020/08/26/emmett-till-is-anne-frank-to-black-america-emmett-till-murder-65th-anniversary/. If you still have concerns, take two other courses in the module.