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Seminar: 10-M80-2-ExMo1+2-15 Risk in Fiction by Megan Abbott - Details

Seminar: 10-M80-2-ExMo1+2-15 Risk in Fiction by Megan Abbott - Details

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Veranstaltungsname Seminar: 10-M80-2-ExMo1+2-15 Risk in Fiction by Megan Abbott
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Veranstaltungsnummer 10-M80-2-ExMo1+2-15
Semester SoSe 2025
Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden 11
erwartete Teilnehmendenanzahl 20
Heimat-Einrichtung Anglistik/Amerikanistik
Veranstaltungstyp Seminar in der Kategorie Lehre
Erster Termin Donnerstag, 10.04.2025 16:15 - 17:45, Ort: HS 1010 (Kleiner Hörsaal)
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Englischsprachige Veranstaltung Ja

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This seminar examines the close connection between narrative and risk on the basis of two novels by U.S. American author Megan Abbott. In particular, we shall discuss Abbott’s science novel ‘Give Me Your Hand’ (2018), as well as her earlier work on the competitive world of cheer: ‘Dare Me’ (2012). Both novels make use of similar narrative techniques and explore related themes: such as rivalries between characters, group dynamics versus the individual, teenage friendships, and queer desire.

Students will be familiarized with theories of risk and advanced methods of literary analysis. In our class exercises, we will practice applying a range of literary and sociological theories to Abbott’s novels. The seminar will further provide ample time for discussions and opportunities to ask questions.

To complete the seminar, you will be expected to:

- Actively participate in the class.
- Acquire and read both novels, as well as reading the secondary texts.
- Do a presentation and/or term paper (depending on your chosen module).

You may purchase the course novels in any edition and as a new, a used, or an e-book version. However, if you are able to support your local bookstore, you may consider ordering new print copies of Abbott’s works via the campus shop (“Unibuch”).

Link to course padlet: https://padlet.com/oevermco/risk-in-fiction-vunw1mpc8pvt64rr

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