A survey of the history of autobiography as a genre. Course focusses on the different forms, patterns, techniques, and technologies exhibited by the texts. To gain access to a vast and (almost) over-researched field, participants will consult theory and practice close reading.

What is the political of political Romanticism? Since Carl Schmitt's writings on political Romanticism, it is commonplace to read Novalis, Adam Müller, F. Schlegel, and Eichendorff solely through a political lens. However, what "the political" is in relation to these authors and their texts is far from clear. Romantic authors are known for…

In an age of so-called "new" media, the question of how to theorize media has become more urgent than ever. To that end, this seminar will undertake a critical comparative examination of various models of media theory including the Toronto School (Ong, Innes, McLuhan), the Frankfurt School (Benjamin, Kracauer, Adorno/Horkheimer), and its…