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Knowledge and Media: Current Trends in Literary and Cultural Studies

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Montag, 21.10.2024 18:15-19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

 

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The aim of this PhD seminar is for students working in the field of "knowledge and media" to explore the pleasures (and pains) of interdisciplinary work. PhD candidates will be asked to address recent theoretical and methodological developments that have characterized the field in recent decades (production of knowledge, changing power structures, scientific production of facts, virtualization of knowledge, etc.). We will most particularly concentrate on the field of Medical Humanities. Students will also have the opportunity to present their projects and receive in-depth (peer) feedback, allowing ample time for discussion and suggestions. A number of sub-sessions will tackle the process of designing and writing a dissertation and will be devoted to supporting students in their individual needs and problems. This is an in-person learning course with synchronous and asynchronous elements. Methods include discussions, team and group work units, individual work, input sessions.

 

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

- PhD Project Presentation (handout and pre-recorded talk) plus a Q&A
- active participation in the discussions (readings, presentations, etc.)
- specialized tasks (details provided in session 2)

 

Literatur

While we shall build up the course based on your needs, you may already have a look at Booth, whose book is a classic when it comes to structuring research. You can also check Kelleter for newest cult-lit approaches. Portwood-Stacer is good if you are planning to turn your PhD into a sellable book.

- Booth, W.C. et al. (2016) The Craft of Research. 4th ed.. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

- Fleck, L., & Trenn, T. J. (2008). Genesis and development of a scientific fact (11. [print.]). Chicago, Ill. [u.a].: Univ. of Chicago Press.

- Kelleter, Frank; Starre, Alexander (2022) Culture^2. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. doi:10.1515/9783839457870.

- Laura Portwood-Stacer (2021) The Book Proposal Book. Princeton: Princeton University Press. doi:10.2307/j.ctv1pdrr8r.

 

Prüfungsstoff

Hand-in requirements: presentation handout, specialized tasks.

 

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Attendance is obligatory. Two absences will be excused (no need to let me know in advance, unless you have taken over a presentation or something similar).

Assessment is based on the following:
- presentation (handout and talk) and the Q&A: 40%
- specialized task 1: 30%
- specialized (group) task 2: 30%
If any of these are not fulfilled at all, you cannot pass this class. Pass rate: 60%.

Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%

The teacher reserves the right to conduct a personal interview with any student whose written work has a doubtful status, in relation to plagiarism, ghost-writing or illegitimate AI-use.