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TYSK3700 - Selected Topics in German Literary Studies

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Term paper and adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Term paper and adjusting oral exam 100/100

Course content

TYSK3700 addresses a limited area within modern German literature and comparative literature, where both historical, theoretical and methodological issues are treated. The course might have a basis in literary history or focus on authorship, genres or issues within the literary and cultural sciences. TYSK3700 is recommended for all students who want to write a thesis in the field of literature.

Learning outcome

The course shall strengthen and develop knowledge about and insight into German literature and literary science.

The students shall

- be able to work critically with relevant sources and bibliographies

- be able to present and discuss research topics in German

- be able to analyse selected literary texts from the point of view of different literary theories

- be able to use a precise set of terminology when discussing different types of texts and issues

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars

2 compulsory assignments that can be oral presentations and/or written assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 compulsory assignments

Further on evaluation

Term paper (approx. 5000 words) and adjusting oral examination (30 min.)

The final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. The student must pass both the written part of the exam and the oral examination in order to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. The oral examination will be cancelled if the written part of the exam has been failed by the examiners. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. The exam must be answered in German.

Specific conditions

Course materials

The reading list is 1000-1500 pages (depending on type of text and degree of specialization), literary texts from early and modern times as well as up to 200 pages of literary theory.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: German

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • German Literature
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Term paper and adjusting oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Term paper and adjusting oral exam 100/100

Release
2024-12-09

Submission
2024-12-10


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12:00

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Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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