Introduction to Literary Studies
Vorlesung von Heyl + Altklausurfragen - Die Altklausuren liefen immer nach dem selben Schema ab: 4. Fragen (auf 3 davon kann man sich gut vorbereiten). 1. Frage - Wissen zu Sonetten, Shakespeare, Metrum, Reimschema etc.; 2. Frage - Wissen zu Quellen / Portalen auf denen Literatur zu finden ist (z.B. ECCO, JSTOR etc.); 3. Frage - Erzählperspektive / Erzählsituation bestimmen (nach Genette und/oder Stanzel); 4. Frage - zusätzliches Wissen auf der Vorlesung — Viel Erfolg! :)
Vorlesung von Heyl + Altklausurfragen - Die Altklausuren liefen immer nach dem selben Schema ab: 4. Fragen (auf 3 davon kann man sich gut vorbereiten). 1. Frage - Wissen zu Sonetten, Shakespeare, Metrum, Reimschema etc.; 2. Frage - Wissen zu Quellen / Portalen auf denen Literatur zu finden ist (z.B. ECCO, JSTOR etc.); 3. Frage - Erzählperspektive / Erzählsituation bestimmen (nach Genette und/oder Stanzel); 4. Frage - zusätzliches Wissen auf der Vorlesung — Viel Erfolg! :)
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
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What is the etymology of the word text?
- Derived from the lat. texere ( to weave), which implies something that has been artificially structured
- this is why textiles are called "textiles"
- Texts can be written down or printed but they can also be transmitted orally:
- oral literature (tradition of storytelling)
Why is literature so important?
- Plays key role in school and University curicula
- Is a crucial form of self reflection
- helps us think about very basic questions (Who am I? Who and what do I want to be? What is right or wrong?)
- Human beings are able to imagine what it would be like to be another person, they are able to imagine what my happen in the future
- the "What if/ what does the other guy think" game helped us survive ("theory of mind")
- literature is among those thinks that make us human (no other animal tells stories)
- literature supplies a highly complex archive of key cultural themes
- is a form of imaginary time travel
- lit studies help acquire key qualification needed in any demanding work environment
- researching complex topics
- collecting, evaluating and combining information from different sources and media to form an adequate picture
- arranging and formulating results for a specific audience
"There is an intimate link between language and ..."
"Power"
- the way we use language can make things happen,
- there is a link between your ability to understand and use language and the way people will treat you
What are the three main genres of literature?
- Poetry
- Drama
- Narrative
Fill out the blanks.
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What has sometimes been regarded as a forth main genre of lit.?
Epic poetry
What two types of poetry are there?
- Lyric poetry
- narrative poetry
What is the etymology of the word "poetry"?
The word "poetry" comes from the Greek word "poiein" - to make
What is the musical dimension of poetry?
- Poetry frequently plays with sounds
- lyrics: Liedtext
- Poetry can make sense on two levels: the level of meaning and the level of sounds. Both can be connected.
What are th key characteristics of Poetry?
- Structured over and above the level of what you would find in everyday communication
- in analyzing poetry, one thing to do is to look for structures
- structures: usually based on the repetition / variation of similar elements
- basic difference between poetry an prose: lines arranged by author
- further structures: repetitions of sounds and rhythms
What levels make up poetry?
- Structures on the visual level
- the level of sounds and rhythms
- the level of ideas
What is intertextuality?
It means that all texts are influenced by other, earlier texts.
This is why a good knowledge on the history of English Literature (history in general) is needed.
What is the "Celtic fringe"
- The highland Scots, Irish, Welsh, and Cornish in relation the the rest of Britain
- 2000 years ago: British Isles inhabited by Celtic tribes (15th to 16th c.)
What is Anglo Saxon and when was is used?
- Over 1000 years ago
- also known as old English
- Germanic language - uses a few characters from the runic alphabet
What is an epic poem?
- Very long poem that tells a story
- about heroes, fights, before and after the fight
Define "referential".
Referring to smt.
Define "emotive".
Emotional
Define "phatic".
Addressing the thing.
Define "meta lingual".
Self aware, talking about language itself
Define "conative".
Focuses on the receiver of the message (meant to get attention)
Define "poetic".
"When the words command our attention, because they got a certain rhythm, beat, etc."
What is pattern poetry?
Poetry that is arranged in a certain way that is looks like something. For example the poem "Needles" by Brian Bilston resembling a Christmas tree with falling needles.
What is an Ode?
- lyrical poem, meant to be sung or performed
- often used for praise
What is a haiku?
- Japanese poem form (3 lines, 17 syllables)
What is an epigram?
- A short, satirical poem
What is an elegy?
- Form of poetry in which the poet expresses grief, sadness or loss
What is a limerick?
- Short poem, often times funny (aabba)
What is a sonnet?
- 14 lines, iambic pentameter, tightly structured rhyme scheme
What is a Dimeter?
2 units per line (rare)
What is a trimeter?
3 units per line
What is a tetrameter?
4 units per line
What is a pentameter?
5 units per line
What is a hexameter?
6 units per line
What is a heptameter?
7 units per line
What is an enjambement (or run-on lines)?
- In poetry, the continuing of a sentence from one line of a poem into the start of the next line
- no grammatical break or pause
"The more it snows
the more it goes
the more it goes
on snowing"
What is a "blank verse"?
An iambic pentameter without rhymes.
What are heroic couplets?
Iambic pentameters with rhymes.
Iambic pentameter without rhymes is known as ...
Iambic pentameter with rhymes is known as ...
