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Module number (link to module description) Module title Module coordinator ECTS credits for module
Literary and Cultural History II
Nate, Richard
5



Course no.: Exam no.:
82-008-L-ANG04-V-S-SE2-0512.20192.001
Course title: Exam title:
Literary and Cultural History II: How to Stage a Revolution - Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter in Literature and Theory
Kategorie:
Seminar
Language of lesson:
Englisch
Date:
10/23/2019 - 2/7/2020
Organizer:
Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Lecturer: Examiner:
Schneider, Nicole
Exam type:
Exam mode:
Erstellung eines Lernmediums incl. Vortrag mittels SGL
Max. number of participants:
25 unlimited
Type of studies:
Learning objectives:
Content/topics:
Oftentimes, revolutions are said to be staged. They require large amounts of effort and orchestration in coordinating rallies and demonstrations. Many protest actions border on the realm of the theatrical, as they literally perform actions in the public sphere. This includes gestures like “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” in the protests of Black Lives Matter, as well as the lunch counter sit-ins of the Civil Rights Movement. Connecting revolutions to performance, however, does not diminish their relevance for contemporary society, as their actions can also be read as ‘performative acts,’ directly creating the realities they proclaim.
In this course, we will examine various protest practices and tactics, ranging from performative occupations of streets and public spaces to digital activism and online performances. We will try to understand the main theories lying behind protest, such as what it means to demonstrate in the street, or what the significance of voice and agency are in relation to citizenship and equity.
As people have marched on the streets for freedom, equality, and justice -- and in fact still do -- we will discuss the principles and demands of the Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights Movements and place them in historical context. To do so, our course will take a look at African American history, manifestos of activism, and descriptions of contemporary black lives. In the face of social and democratic protests worldwide, we will draw connections to other contemporary movements and demonstrations.
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Literature:
The course material will consist of articles, manifestos, and theoretical texts, as well as memoires, short stories, photographs and (graphic) novels. A complete list of readings will be provided in the first session of class.
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Registration from… to:
9/24/2019 -
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Status:
Closed
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Scheduled event/examination dates 
Date / Time Room Lecturer Comment
Wed 23.10.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 30.10.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 06.11.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 13.11.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 20.11.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 27.11.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 04.12.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 11.12.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 18.12.2019 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 08.01.2020 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 15.01.2020 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 22.01.2020 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 29.01.2020 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole
Wed 05.02.2020 18:00 - 8:00 PM UA-135 Schneider, Nicole