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Aram Bartholl, MAP, Taipei<\/p><\/div>\n

Winter\u00a02014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor:<\/strong>\u00a0 Dr. Reinhold Kramer \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 109 Clark Hall \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0727-7344 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 kramer@brandonu.ca \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Office hours:\u00a0 2:40-3:30\u00a0 (Mon, Wed, Thur.) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Home page: \u00a0google \u201cReinhold Kramer\u201d or go \u00a0to https:\/\/people.brandonu.ca\/kramer\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Course Description:<\/strong>\u00a0 We will examine late 20th<\/sup>-century and early 21st<\/sup>-century literature and film, focusing on how artistic works and human emotions respond to new media environments, to scientific advances, and to a culture of simulation.\u00a0 Films could include Joel & Ethan Coen, O Brother, Where Art Thou?<\/em> and Kaufman & Jonze, Adaptation<\/em>.\u00a0 Fiction could include Stoppard, The Real Inspector Hound<\/em>; Lem, A Perfect Vacuum<\/em>; Wallace, The Suffering Channel<\/em>; Shteyngart, Super Sad True Love Story<\/em>; Powers, Generosity<\/em>; and Egan, A Visit from the Goon Squad<\/em>. Titles may change with little notice.<\/p>\n

Assignments: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Class Participation \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/li>\n
  2. Reading Tests \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a020 Jan.; 3 Feb.; 3 Mar.; 31 Mar. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>10%<\/li>\n
  3. Test \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a012 Feb.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020%<\/li>\n
  4. Seminar presentations (choose date)\u00a0\u00a0 2 x 10% \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20%<\/li>\n
  5. Essay\u00a0 (10-12 pages)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9 Apr. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>20%<\/li>\n
  6. Final Exam\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 21 April, 2-4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note:\u00a0 There may be penalties for lateness, depending upon circumstances.\u00a0 Reading tests cannot be postponed, and missed tests cannot be rewritten without a doctor\u2019s note or other documentation.\u00a0 Cite all your sources \u2013 assignments containing plagiarism will be graded \u201c0\u201d and will result in disciplinary action.\u00a0 See BU General Calendar<\/em> 4.2.2 \u201cAcademic Integrity.\u201d\u00a0 No cell phones in class.<\/p>\n

    Students with disabilities who require accommodation should register with the Disability Services Coordinator.\u00a0 Some students may find readings, films, and\/or discussions of controversial matters troubling.\u00a0 If so, contact the instructor immediately for alternative assignments or an alternative course.<\/p>\n

    Grading<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    Outstanding\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Satisfactory\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weak\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate<\/p>\n

    A+\u00a0 90 & up \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B+ 77-79\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C+ 67-69\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D 50-59\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 F 0-49<\/p>\n

    A\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 84-89 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B\u00a0\u00a0 74-76 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C\u00a0\u00a0 64-66<\/p>\n

    A-\u00a0\u00a0 80-83 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B-\u00a0 70-73\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C-\u00a0 60-63<\/p>\n

    Texts:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0(If you buy a used text, ensure that your edition matches\u00a0the BU Bookstore edition.)<\/p>\n

    Borges, Jorge Luis.\u00a0 Labyrinths <\/em><\/p>\n

    Egan, Jennifer.\u00a0 A Visit from the Goon Squad<\/em><\/p>\n

    Lem, Stanislaw.\u00a0 A Perfect Vacuum<\/em><\/p>\n

    Powers, Richard.\u00a0 Generosity<\/em><\/p>\n

    Shteyngart, Gary.\u00a0 Super Sad True Love Story<\/em><\/p>\n

    Stoppard, Tom.\u00a0 The Real Inspector Hound<\/em><\/p>\n

    Wallace, David Foster.\u00a0 The Suffering Channel<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Tentative Schedule:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Jan. 6, 8 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The Image; Features of Postmodernism<\/p>\n

    Parody and the Missing Referent<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Jan. 13 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Decide on seminar presentations<\/p>\n

    Jan. 13 – 15 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tom Stoppard, The Real Inspector Hound<\/em> (1968)<\/p>\n

    Postmodern Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Jan. 20 – 29 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Gary Shteyngart, Super Sad True Love Story<\/em> (2010)<\/p>\n

    Reality vs. Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Feb. 3 – 10 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0David Foster Wallace, The Suffering Channel <\/em>(2004)<\/p>\n

    Feb. 12 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Test<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Feb. 16 – 20 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Spring break<\/p>\n

    World\/Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Feb. 24 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Boundaries of Postmodernism \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jorge Luis Borges, \u201cTl\u00f6n, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius\u201d (1940), \u201cBorges and I\u201d (1960) \u00a0 \u00a0Feb. 26 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cThe Lottery of Babylon\u201d (1941), \u201cThe Library of Babel\u201d (1941)<\/p>\n

    Society of the Spectacle<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mar. 3 – 12 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Richard Powers, Generosity <\/em>(2009)<\/p>\n

    Alternate Worlds<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mar. 17 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Stanislaw Lem, \u201cLes Robinsonades,\u201d \u201cGruppenf\u00fchrer Louis XVI\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mar. 19 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cRien du tout, ou la consequence,\u201d \u201cIdiota,\u201d \u201cOdysseus of Ithaca,\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cBeing Inc.,\u201d \u201cA Perfect Vacuum\u201d (Introduction) (1971)<\/p>\n

    Self-reflexivity<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mar. 24 – 26 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Charlie Kaufman, Adaptation<\/em> (2002) (1:50) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Note: on 24 March<\/strong> we will begin at 8:00 a.m.<\/strong> in order to watch the whole film<\/em><\/p>\n

    Media Simulacra<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mar. 31 – Apr. 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jennifer Egan, A Visit from the Goon Squad <\/em>(2010)<\/p>\n

    Apr. 9 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Essay Due<\/strong>, Review<\/p>\n

    Apr. 21<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0F<\/strong>inal Exam (Tues., 2-4 p.m.)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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