This seminar is part of the module "Methods and Theories" in the MA American Studies.
It is dedicated to some of the 'grand' theories of the humanities and social sciences that are both utilized and shaped by American Studies scholarship. We will read and discuss a selection of theoretical writings on narrative, media, ‘race,’ gender/sex, and justice. The selection will aim to strike a balance between classics in the field of American Studies and approaches that have recently come to the fore. Additionally, it will make a point in exposing you to diverse voices and registers in theoretical writing.
- Trainer/in: Katja Kanzler
Semester: WT 2022/23