The course is connected to the following study programs

  • German, One-year Programme

Teaching language

German

Prerequisites

General Higher Education Entrance Requirements

Recommended prerequisites

German equivalent to level 2 from Upper secondary school.

Course contents

  • Literary texts of different genres from the German-speaking countries

  • History of literature and general historical facts/considerations, background and specialization

  • Modern German literature

  • Oral and written exercises and student presentations

  • In-depth exercises in academic writing with focus on the science of literary analysis

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall

  • be able to analyse various types of literary genres of varying complexity and length.

  • be able to use textual-analytical tools in literary analysis, and to compare texts.

  • be able to safely use literary analytical, historical and socially relevant subject expressions and terms and otherwise express oneself adequately both in writing and orally

  • be able to explain, situate and relate various texts to literary historical, historical, and cultural contexts.

  • be able to apply and expand on detailed knowledge of literary history, general history, and cultural knowledge in order to present these fields in a wider context.

Examination requirements

Assignments must be approved. Further information will be published in the semester plan in Canvas when the semester starts.

 

For students in the teacher education: The practical placement must be completed and passed.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, and oral exercises. Digital and/or interactive learning tools and exercises, which are made available in Canvas. Regular attendance and active participation in class and in Canvas are recommended.

For students attending the master's programme for secondary education teachers, supervised professional training is included (two weeks).

The workload is estimated at 400 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes, if there are places available

Assessment methods and criteria

1) An oral examination (approx. 30 minutes) (counts 50% towards the final grade). Graded assessment.

2) Portfolio containing 3 written literary analyses. Further information will be provided in Canvas. (counts 50% towards the final grade). Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
TY-122 – German litterature, history and culture 2 10
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