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TYSK1402

German Literature and Culture II

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction German
Examination arrangement Home examination and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course further develops students' ability to critically analyse literary works, non-fictional prose, films and/or radio dramas, building on TYSK1401 German literature og culture I. The main focus is on literary, cultural or social phenomena in German culture in the period from 1870 to 1945.

Learning outcome

Students will be expected to acquire an understanding of genres, periods, and central concepts within literary and cultural studies. They will be expected to be able to formulate and solve problematic issues, and to analyse forms of cultural expressions, within specific cultural, historical, or generic contexts. Students should also develop the capacity to cunduct efficient literature searches, and to make correct use of sources their own work.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group sessions, supervision and oral presentations. Assessment: home exam (10-12 pages) and oral exam. Both parts of the exam are graded together. Failing one part of the exam entails failing the whole course. Students who fail must sit both parts of the exam again.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 written assignments, each 3-4 pages.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • German

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 2/3 Duration 2 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Date Release 2010-11-19
Submission 2010-12-03
Duration 30 minutter

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 2/3 Duration 2 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Date Release 2011-05-26
Submission 2011-06-10
Duration 30 minutter