Course - German Literature and Culture 2 - TYSK1402
TYSK1402 - German Literature and Culture 2
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination and adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination and adjusting oral exam | 100/100 | 2 weeks |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio and adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio and adjusting oral exam | 100/100 |
Course content
The course further develops students' ability to critically analyse literary works, non-fictional prose, films and/or other popular cultural expressions, building on German Literature and Culture 1 (TYSK1401). The main focus is on literary, cultural or social phenomena in German culture in the period from 1870 to 1945.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has knowledge of central concepts within literary and cultural studies
- has knowledge of central thematical and cultural issues from the period 1870-1945
PROFICIENCY
The candidate
- is able to analyse different forms of cultural expressions, within specific cultural, historical, or generic contexts
- can account for content and perspectives and discuss them in both oral and written German
- is able to conduct efficient literature searches, and to make correct use of sources in their own work
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
- is able to reflect on central concepts, genres and eras within literary and cultural studies, based on the course materials
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group sessions, supervision and oral presentations.
Compulsory assignment:
- 80% mandatory attendance
- 1 written assignment in German
- 1 oral presentation in German
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
- 1 written assignment
- 1 oral presentation
- 80% mandatory attensance
- 1 written assignment
- 1 oral presentation
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Portfolio consisting of two texts with a total amount of 3200-4000 words and oral exam (30 min). The final grade is adjusted through an oral examination. One of the texts may be a revised version of an obligatory assignment in the course.
The final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. The student must pass both the written part of the exam and the oral examination in order to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. The oral examination will be cancelled if the written part of the exam has been failed by the examiners. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. The exam must be answered in German.
Recommended previous knowledge
TYSK1401 or equivalent approved courses. German from Norwegian "videregående skole" (Upper secondary school) with a grade 4 or better, or knowledge of German equivalent to level B1 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:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: German
Location: Trondheim
- German
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination and adjusting oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination and adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2024-10-07Submission
2024-10-21
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Portfolio and adjusting oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Portfolio and adjusting oral exam 100/100 INSPERA
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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"