German literature before 1945
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- TYS118
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- German
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student
- has basic knowledge of periods and developments in the history of German-language literature from around 1750 to 1945
- has basic knowledge of a selection of literary-theoretical concepts
Skills:
The student
- is able to discuss literary texts in German in groups and seminars
- can write short literary analyses in German
- can give oral presentations on the relevant subject matter in German, either in seminars or in the form of videos or podcasts
General competence:
The student
- has gained experience in communicating in German about complex topics
- has gained experience in using appropriate learning strategies to work independently with subject matter
- has gained experience in being a co-producer of new knowledge in a learning collective
- has gained experience in analytical and critical thinking as well as problem-solving
- has gained experience in creative working methods
- has gained experience in written and oral dissemination
- has expanded digital communication skills
- is well prepared to continue German studies at the 200-level
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
The entire course is offered online.
Parts of the teaching will also be offered as seminars at the university’s campus in Bergen.
This course is also offered as an online course (TYS638) with admission through UiB Continuing Education (UiB videre).
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching takes place in the form of lectures and, if applicable, preparatory packages (see below).
Active participation by students is a prerequisite.
- Two double lectures
- 12 weeks
or:
- One double lecture
- One preparatory package per week for self-study
- 12 weeks
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
During the semester, students must give a short oral presentation (between 5 and 10 minutes according to specific guidelines), either in person or as a podcast/video.
Approval of mandatory coursework requirements is valid for the teaching semester and the following semester
Forms of Assessment
The exam consists of a seven-day home exam written in German (approximately 1500-2000 words) and an oral exam (about 20 minutes).
The oral exam includes a presentation of about 10 minutes, and there will also be questions about the home exam and the syllabus in general.
The design of the exam is based on the content, exercises, and activities in lectures/seminars and in connection with the mandatory assignments.
Both parts of the exam must be passed in the same semester.
A single overall grade is given. The home exam counts for 50% and the oral exam for 50% of the final grade.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Autumn
There is also an assessment early in the spring semester for students with valid approval of mandatory coursework
Reading List
The syllabus includes:
- a selection of literary works
- a brief introduction to literary history from the 18th century to 1945
The reading list will be available on July 1 for the autumn semester.