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TYS-3118: Cultural studies: Text and picture Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course offers a detailed survey of relevant theoretical schools in culture
and literature studies with emphasis on the German-language scientific
tradition. Special attention will be paid to the cultural dimension in foreignlanguage
literature and the course will thus be relevant as part of a degree in
German or comparative literature.
As well as providing academic specialisation and a useful foundation for
independent academic work in German Studies, the specific perspective of
this course furnishes a cultural expertise that is professionally useful within a
European framework. | Contents
"Kulturwissenschaft" as an interdisciplinary field has become a
popular trend in German literary studies today. The course will
provide a general basic introduction to recent as well as recent and
the latest theories in culture studies as regards to terminology. The
course examines some earlier theories for background in theory
formation in culture studies. The course also includes a study of
classical symbols (Cassirer) and metaphores (Blumberg) and some
texts representing the iconic turn, in addition to a curriculum by
choise connected to this theme (examples from the Middel Ages up
until today). | Form of teaching
Teaching: 24 hours. The course is offered in the autumn semester,
and consists of a period of teaching (weeks 34-39) and a project
period without teaching (weeks 42-43), where the students will be
working on a project paper with supervision. The paper must be
handed in in week 43 and must be passed before the students can
sit the final exam. During weeks 43-48 the papers will be reviewed
and discussed in class. | Coursework requirements
Prosjektoppgave (7 sider) må være godkjent.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
The project paper (approx. 7 pages) should be submitted during
week 43 and must be approved before students can sit the final
exam. The paper is written in German.
Exam:
Home exam in weeks 49-51, approx. 15 pages, must also be written
in German. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Nina Norum. Tel: +47 776 44263
E-mail: nina.norum@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
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