German Literature and Culture 1

The course gives an introduction to modern German culture based on a selection of post-World War II literary works, non-fictional prose, film and/or other popular cultural expressions. As a result of their work with the selected curriculum, students will be enabled to identify and reflect on different modes of narration and to strenghten their proficiency in German.

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

• has knowledge of central literary and cultural issues related to the period from 1945 to the present
• has knowledge of the stylistic characteristics of the course material

PROFICIENCY

The candidate

• is able to summarize a content, identify stylistic aspects and narrative structures, formulate their own interpretations and justify them in both oral and written German
• is able to categorise the course materiel according to genre
• is able to ascertain correlations between literary texts and their cultural and historical context

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate

• is able to reflect on thematical and cultural issues in contemporary German literature and culture based on the course materials

Lectures, group sessions and written assignments.

Compulsory assignments:

- 2 short written assignments in German

- 75% mandatory attendance (in lectures and seminars)

The absence limit is intended to cover normal sick leave and similar situations. Therefore, you will not be granted valid absence from teaching based on a medical certificate, even if the absence is due to circumstances beyond your control.

In special cases, agreements for exemption can be made with the course coordinator, preferably at the start of the semester.

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).