Syllabus - Immigration and Identity in the Long Twentieth Century (44902)

Syllabus Immigration and Identity in the Long Twentieth Century - 44902
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Last update 06-09-2023
HU Credits: 2 Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master) Responsible Department: English Semester: 1st Semester Teaching Languages: English Campus: Mt. Scopus Course/Module Coordinator: Yael Levin Coordinator Email: yael.levin@mail.huji.ac.il Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment Teaching Staff: Prof Yael Levin Course/Module description: We will explore migrant subjectivity during the long 20th century with a focus of the 19th Century and contemporary fiction. We will see how the razing of cultural differences associated with futurism give way to an exploration of cultural identity; how technology features in the experience of migration and how the West changes as a symbol to foreign eyes . Course/Module aims: appreciate different types of writing on the experience of migration framing such experiences through different theoretical paradigms comparing different historical and cultural writing on migration Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: Knowledge of the primary texts and theoretical texts on migration Proficiency in critically thinking and writing on migration ability to apply the theory and knowledge to a personal project hone class presentation skills Attendance requirements(%): 100 Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: seminar discussions, Perusall, writing exercises and a personal project. Course/Module Content: Henryk Sienkiewicz, After Bread Joseph Conrad, “Amy Foster” Ford Madox Ford, The Soul of London Franz Kafka, Amerika Chimamanda Ngozi, Americana Bernadine Evaristo, Girl, Woman, Other Required Reading: Henryk Sienkiewicz, After Bread Joseph Conrad, “Amy Foster” Ford Madox Ford, The Soul of London Franz Kafka, Amerika Chimamanda Ngozi, Americana Bernadine Evaristo, Girl, Woman, Other Additional Reading Material: Theory posted on the Moodle website. Grading Scheme : Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 60 % Active Participation / Team Assignment 20 % Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 20 % Additional information:

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