Animal narratives

Teacher(s)

De Bruyn Ben;

Language

English

Main themes

The course coordinator selects a particular genre of Anglophone literature. A detailed comparison of different genres is also possible.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1.	At the end of this course, the student: will be capable of properly analyzing texts of a particular genre in Anglophone literature; will have enriched his/her skills in English language and vocabulary. The analysis produced by the student should reflect his/her knowledge of the different cultural concepts introduced in the course as well as his/her proficiency in English at the level expected of an MA student.

Content

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of animal studies and to the academic analysis of narratives dealing with nonhuman animals. It explains and contextualizes relevant debates on evolution and extinction as well as dehumanization, animal rights, and creaturely vulnerability. At the same time, it helps students to understand and apply methodological insights from eco- and bionarratology. As part of this course, students are expected to read and discuss several examples of animal narratives.

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops

Evaluation methods

Oral exam in combination with writing assignments.

Faculty or entity

> ELAL