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Instructors: PD Dr. Sissy Christine Helff
Event type:
Seminar
Org-unit: Dept. 02 - Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies
Displayed in timetable as:
Lit Theory/History
Subject:
Crediting for:
Hours per week:
2
Language of instruction:
Englisch
Min. | Max. participants:
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Literature:
You may want to get hold of the following texts: Paul Virilio, The Information Bomb , ISBN: 1844670597 and Susan Sontag’s Regarding the Pain of Others, ISBN 0312422199.
Official Course Description:
In this class we will examine and discuss (close reading) how two acclaimed thinkers conceptualise modernity and conditions of being modern. By tackling important issues such as the representation of war, atrocity, suffering and hope as well as the relationship between speed, photography and information technology the class invests in a practise of rigorous thinking and the pursuit of what Marx famously calls "a ruthless critique of everything that exists." Moreover, the class shares the spirit of debating societies and discussion clubs hence offering a debating realm in which students have a chance to speak up their concerns and problem solution ideas.
Be aware!! This is a theory driven class!!
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