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TYS-1110: Foundation course in German literature Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Mainly German, but Norwegian if necessary. | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course will strengthen and develop
1) the students¿ knowledge of German literature
2) basic knowledge of tendencies and directions within the history of German literature
3) the intercultural competence
4) elementary proficiency in literary analysis, and insight into the literary genre and literary science in general
5) the students¿ general knowledge of the German language: both the students ability to understand German and the ability to express themselves both in writing and orally.
| Contents
The course is an introduction to German literature and gives a survey of German literary history from the Enlightenment to the present. The main focus will be on the Wiener Modern/Jahrhundertwende 1900, Expressionismus 1910-1920 and Nachkriegliteratur 1945-2006.
The course includes critical analytical studies of the literary texts in combination with exercises in prose genre theory, narrative analysis and cultural studies. Furthermore the course gives an insight into literal- and cultural history of the period. The curriculum consists of short prose examples (Kalendergeschicte, Fabel, Anekdote, Parabel, Kurzgescichte, Märchen, Essay), but also poetry and longer texts like short stories and novels. Student participation is important.
| Form of teaching
The course is offered in the spring semester. 60 hours of teaching in all. Instruction lasts the whole semester, but there are teaching-free periods. The mode of instruction is seminars and lectures. In the teaching-free periods students will work individually with a project paper and be advised by the course teacher.
Language of instruction:
Most teaching is in German, but Norwegian may be used when it is considered appropriate. | Coursework requirements
Term paper (5 pages)
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
The project paper (5-7 pages) must be approved before students can sit the exam. The paper must be written in German. Grade: pass/no pass.
Assessment method:
Home paper to be written over 1 week (8-10 pages).
Grading: Letter grades (A-F)
Exam language(s): German | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Nina Norum, e-mail: nina.norum@hum.uit.no, Tel. +47 776 44 263. | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
Teaching autumn 2007
Første gang: Se timeplan på nett | | Forelesning | Første forelesning: Torsdag 16. august kl 1215, rom A 3012
Foreleser Cathrine Theodorsen
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave - utlevering: Mandag 3. desember. Innlevering mandag 10. desember. |
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