Selected Topics in German Literary Studies II

Aim and Content

TYS315 can for example have as a starting point literary history or may be focused on an authorship, genre, literary theory or cultural issues. The students can choose freely among the topics offered by the department, but the topics chosen for TYS315 must be clearly different from the chosen topic of TSAK318.

TYS315 is an elective part of the Master's programme, but students writing a master's thesis in literature are advised to take the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall

• Be able to work critically with relevant sources and bibliographies
• Be able to present and discuss literary issues in German
• Be able to analyse selected literary texts based on different literary perspectives
• Can express him/herself precisely about different types of texts and issues

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

German

Course Unit Level

Master

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all with admission to the Master's programme in German at the University of Bergen.

Pre-requirements

Bachelor's Degree with specialization in German of at least 90 credits or a corresponding education.

Teaching Methods

• Seminars where students are expected to participate actively.
• One double session
• 12 weeks

Compulsory Requirements

During the semester the students write two short practice assignments and give two oral presentations related to the seminars. The compulsory requirements must be approved by the teacher before the student can take the exam.

Assessment methods

The exam is a six hour school exam.

Exams are held each semester.

Grading Scale

The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.

Reading List

The reading list is 1000-1500 pages long (depending on types of texts and degree of difficulty), covering earlier or contemporary eras, in addition to 150 pages of literary theory.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Contact Information

studieveileder@if.uib.no