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Autobiographical Narratives

This course focuses on the study of autobiographical narratives, examining the factors that influence how life stories are told. Students are required to attend lectures, participate in discussions, and complete assignments, including a comparative analysis of two autobiographies from different eras, genders, and classes. Assessments include written tests, presentations, and a paper that emphasizes critical analysis and proper referencing. Key themes include the impact of the historical context, identity construction, and the interplay of personal narratives with broader societal ideologies.

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Autobiographical Narratives

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  1. Autobiographical Narratives Introduction

  2. Requirements • Signature • Attendance @7 lectures

  3. Requirements • Mark (3 possibilities: your choice) • Exam • Paper • Presentation

  4. Mark • Exam • Written test in May/June • Content: material in lectures • Short answer- people • 1 longer essay- comparison of two people

  5. Mark • Paper • Compare two autobiographies (different era, gender, class) • Minimum 67% analysis • Minimum 5 pages • Proofread & spellchecked • Proper referencing (see Written Communication 2) • No plagiarism (no Schmitts or Semjens)

  6. Mark • Presentation • 20 minutes long, in-class • PowerPoint • Minimum 67% analysis • Content: individual(s) not on syllabus • Individual – analytical • Two persons – comparative analysis

  7. Reading • Whichever method chosen (exam, paper, presentation) one autobiography MUST be read. • Must be from reading list • Must inform me of selection by April 3

  8. Reading List • Available online • Newer autobiographies either in library or Resource Center

  9. Lecture • Brief background of autobiography • Problems associated with subject • Problems in composing autobiographies • Brief description of era • Analysis of text passages

  10. Aspects • Not simply “facts” of a life • What influences and ideologies underlie the telling of a life story? • How does the historical era, gender, age, race affect the telling of one’s life story? • Why the American fascination with constructing an identity? • How do American ideas of the self differ from Hungarian or European ideas?

  11. John Smith • His story? • Pocahontas saves life • Lessons to be learned?

  12. John Smith • What is… • Motivation? • Not told? • Influences (narrative patterns)?

  13. Next week • Captivity Narratives • Mary Rowlandson • Mary Jemison

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