Module Information
Module Identifier
GE10910
Module Title
Ways of Reading German Literature
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
A level German or equivalent.
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 hours |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours written examination | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay: 1 essay (1,500 words). | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours written examination | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
This module will provide students with a basic grounding in reading German texts, in order that they might pursue more advanced literary study at Level 2 and 3 of their degree. Students should feel confident in discussing different literary genres, understanding issues such as narrative and poetic voice, the use of language, symbolism, structure etc. They will begin to develop an awareness of German cultural history since the late nineteenth century, as well as further broaden their ability to read German.
Brief description
A study of various German literary genres, drawing on the following texts:-
Franz Wedekind: Fruehlingserwachen (Reclam)
Franz Kafka: Die Verwandlung (Reclam)
An Anthology of 20th Century German Poetry (to be supplied by the department).
Students are also recommended to obtain the appropriate Erlauterungen und Dokumente (Reclam) volumes for the Wedekind and Kafka.
An increasing number of A-level qualified students are embarking on their study of university studies in German without training in the reading and study of literary texts. The purpose of this module is, therefore, in part to provide an introduction to this activity by means of linguistically accessible and relatively short texts. At the same time, it is intended to engage those students who have received such training and to develop their interest in literary study.
Franz Wedekind: Fruehlingserwachen (Reclam)
Franz Kafka: Die Verwandlung (Reclam)
An Anthology of 20th Century German Poetry (to be supplied by the department).
Students are also recommended to obtain the appropriate Erlauterungen und Dokumente (Reclam) volumes for the Wedekind and Kafka.
An increasing number of A-level qualified students are embarking on their study of university studies in German without training in the reading and study of literary texts. The purpose of this module is, therefore, in part to provide an introduction to this activity by means of linguistically accessible and relatively short texts. At the same time, it is intended to engage those students who have received such training and to develop their interest in literary study.
Reading List
Should Be PurchasedHeym, Stefan Auf Sand gebaut (btb) Primo search Kafka, Franz Die Verwandlung Reclam Primo search Wedekind, Franz Frühlingserwachen Reclam Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4