GERMAN LITERARY STUDIES 1

GERMAN LITERARY STUDIES 1
Course Code
GM 1033
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr S Ward

Pre-requisites

SCE H in German or equivalent. May not be taken in the same half-session together with GM 2031 and/or GM 2033.

Overview

The course consists of the study of selected aspects of modern German literature, involving the close analysis of two modern German texts, together with a class involving translation from and into German. The aim of the course is to develop students’ vocabulary and knowledge of German and their stylistic awareness, to develop translation skills on passages of literary origin, to provide students with the ability to analyse literary works, and to apply all these skills to the study of modern texts selected for their literary importance and relevance to modern German society. The texts and translation work are complemented by GM 1533. This course may be taken on its own or together with GM 1032.

Structure

1 one-hour literature lecture/tutorial and 1 one-hour language tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: two in-class tests (50%), and one 1,500 word essay (50%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).