Course - German Literature and Culture 1 - TYSK1401
TYSK1401 - German Literature and Culture 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
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.
Learning outcome
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
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group sessions and written assignments.
Compulsory assignments:
- 2 short written assignments in German
- 80% mandatory attendance
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- 80% mandatory attendance
- 2 short written assignments in German
Further on evaluation
Home examination (5 days)
The exam must be answered in German.
Recommended previous knowledge
German from Norwegian "videregående skole" (Upper secondary school) with a grade 4 or better, or knowledge of German equivalent to level A2 or better according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. The course is taught exclusively in German.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: German
Location: Trondheim
- German
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-09Submission
2024-12-13
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-03-12Submission
2025-03-17
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"