[litp] PS "Literary Representations of San Francisco and Los Angeles at the Turn of the 21st Century" (Nordamerikanische Literaturen und Kulturen) - Einzelansicht

In terms of their socio-cultural and political history as well as their geographical location, San Francisco and Los Angeles are two of the most vibrant cities in the U.S. In this seminar, we will analyze how both cities are constructed, deconstructed, and reconstructed at the turn to the 21^st century. Relying on written texts, painted maps, photographs, and documentary film, some of the key questions addressed in this seminar will center on historical and political transformations, ethnic and sexual diversity, poverty, and the perseverance (or loss?) of the American Dream.

Readings:

Please buy the following books and read them before the start of the semester:

Frey, Jamie. Bright Shiny Morning [2008]. London: John Murray, 2009. (ISBN-13 978-1848540477) 

Solnit, Rebecca. Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas. Berkeley/Los Angeles: University of California Press, 2010. (ISBN-13 978-0520262508)

Sycamore, Mattilda Bernstein. The End of San Francisco. San Francisco: City Lights, 2013. (ISBN-13 978-0872865723)

Yamashita, Karen Tei. Tropic of Orange. Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 1997. (ISBN-13 978-1566890649)

Additionally, a course reader including texts on the history, geography, and culture of SF and LA will be made available for purchase.

Course requirements: Regular attendance, active participation, reading and writing assignments, short oral presentation, graded term paper or final written exam (depending on your Studienordnung).

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