| CODE | GRM3010 | ||||||
| TITLE | Deutsche Literaturgeschichte 3 and 4 | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | German | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers a general overview of the historical development of German literature from Romanticism (1798-1830) to the beginning of the 20th century. It is a chronological continuation of 'Deutsche Literaturgeschichte 1 & 2' (GRM2017) and covers the19th century literary epochs Romantik, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, Poetischer Realismus, and Naturalismus, the literature of the turn of the century ("Die Literatur der Jahrhundertwende"), Expressionismus, and the literature of the 1920s. Representative works by authors from the various periods will be read and interpreted, taking into consideration as much as possible the intrinsic qualities and the social/historical contexts of the works, as well as their origin and impact. Most of the texts will be discussed during the sessions themselves to make sure that students understand the language used and to clarify any questions they may have concerning the respective author’s use of vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures. Therefore while participants are introduced to the main movements, authors and works of German literature, the unit also serves to consolidate and enhance their skills in the German language itself. The texts will will be read in the original German version, but during the lectures explanations will be given in both German and English. Study-unit Aims: The aims of this study-unit are to enable students to: - become familiar with the authors and major works of the 19th century and early 20th century epochs in the history of German literature (those mentioned above); - continue developing the skills of close reading of German texts and textual analysis and practice these skills in written and oral presentations; - through the study of literature - within the context of the 19th and early 20th century in the German-speaking states of Central Europe - develop knowledge of specific historical and social issues and their cultural meanings; - while at the same time enhancing their skills in the German language itself. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - point out and explain the characteristics of the various periods ("Epochen") in the history of 19th and early 20th century German literature; - refer (in writing and in oral presentations) to works of literature and authors belonging to the various epochs to illustrate these characteristics (e.g. how and why an author's or a group of authors' interest in certain topics developed at certain times depending on historical and social developments, and/or how the literary works themselves influenced these developments; which genres/style were popular during particular periods and why these were preferred to others); - at the same time, understand more complex German texts and formulate his/her ideas correctly and convincingly in German. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - identify the main characteristics of different literary epochs and interpret them within the larger contexts of historical and social developments; - assess various critical frameworks (e.g. national, historical, cultural, philosophical) through which literature can be read; - approach and analyze literary texts through an enriched multi-cultural perspective; - enhance his/her reading skills and skills in written communication in German. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Barbara Baumann and Brigitte Oberle, Deutsche Literatur in Epochen. - Wolfgang Beutin a. O., Deutsche Literaturgeschichte von den Anfaengen bis zur Gegenwart. - Horst Dieter Schlosser, dtv-Atlas zur deutschen Literatur: Tafeln und Texte. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Ralf-Gerhard Heimrath |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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