German Language and Literature
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- TYS307
- Teaching language
- German
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The linguistic part of the course provides an introduction to central subdisciplines in German (Germanic) linguistics. These can include morphology, syntax, semantics, phonology, word formation, text linguistics / text grammar, pragmatics, or didactics.
The literature part of the course provides an introduction to central directions in modern literary theory and methods. This can include metaphor theory, genre theory, narrative studies, hermeneutics, psychoanalysis, reception theory, critical theory, postcolonial theory, or gender studies.
Includes a course on how to search for literature and critically evaluate sources.
TYS307 is a required part of the Master's degree in German.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
The student
- has knowledge of central subdisciplines in Germanic linguistics and literature studies
- has knowledge of subject terminology and concepts related to the subdisciplines
- has knowledge of writing traditions and text conventions in the subdisciplines
- has knowledge on how to conduct literature reviews and how to critically evaluate sources
Skills:
The student
- can analyze texts using analysis tools from the different subdisciplines
- can independently use subject terminology and concepts related to the subdisciplines
- can formulate texts that follow the traditions and conventions of the subdisciplines
- can discuss relevant theoretical problems, orally and in writing
- can prepare an overview of the literature in a field of study and utilise various methods in order to search for literature and critically evaluate sources.
Competence:
The student
- can independently update and expand their knowledge of the different subdisciplines in Germanic linguistics and literary studies
- is prepared with the writing techniques needed to write a Master's thesis
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
During the semester, there will be four short (ca. 500 word) written assignments (two in each discipline) and two oral presentations (one in each discipline).
The course on how to conduct a literature search is obligatory.
All assignments must be approved by the instructor in order to be eligible to take the course exam.
Coursework is valid for one semester following the semester of instruction.
Forms of Assessment
Assessment in the course consists of a seven-day take-home examination where students are to write a paper of ca. 3,000 words and an oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The oral exam consists of a presentation of a self-selected topic related to the required course reading from the discipline that one has not chosen for the take-home examination (ca. 10 min.) Questions will also be asked about the course reading. The written exam is worth 50% of the final grade and the oral exam is worth 50%.
Exam questions are based on exercises and activities done during lectures/seminars and for compulsory activies as well as other content connected to both.