Course: LiterarySeminar - Master´s Degree

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Course title LiterarySeminar - Master´s Degree
Course code KGER/MLI
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cornejo Renata, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Changes in novel in German speaking countries from the beginning until the end of the 19th century 2. Changes in modern novel in German speaking countries in the 20th and 21st century 3. Changes in novella in German speaking countries from the beginning until now 4. Changes in drama in German speaking countries from the beginning until the second half of the 19th century 5. Changes in modern drama in German speaking countries in the 20th and 21st century 6. Changes in genres of lyric poetry so called "formstrenge Lyrik" in German speaking countries from the beginning until now 7. Changes in genres of lyric poetry so called "formoffene Lyrik" in German speaking countries from the beginning until now 8. Selected topics in literature written in German 9. Selected topics in classic literature works of German speaking countries 10. Selected Czech topics and themes in literature written in German 11. Selected trends in contemporary literature of German speaking countries 12. Selected topics in literature for children and youth

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
This seminar is intended for preparation for the final examination in literature of German speaking countries. The aim of the course is to revise and deepen knowledge in the history of literature gained during the Bachelor´s degree program. The course emphasizes diachronic perspective and genre evolution. It also focuses on systematic preparation for the topics of the final examination according to the selected topic based on read literature and study of secondary literature.
Student " can understand various literary genres not only in their cultural and historical context but also complex and diachronically in terms of their evolution in various literary epochs " is able to deepen his/her knowledge in selected topic based on self-study, he/she can apply acquired knowledge in interpreting literary text in broader context and handle it in terms of current literary discussion.
Prerequisites
The Oldest Literature Texts in German Czech Topics and Themes in Literature Written in German Changing Trends in Contemporary Literature of German Speaking Countries Selected Chapters from Literature of German Speaking Countries Literature for Children and Youth

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: Active participation in seminars, students have to complete given tasks (read a paper, seminar paper, etc.).
Recommended literature
  • Böttcher, G. Geschichte der deutschen Litetratura von den Anfängen bis zu Gegewart in 12 Bd.. Berlin, 1976.
  • Gnüg, H./Möhrmann, R. (Hrsg.). Frauen Literatur Geschichte: Schreibende Frauen vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart. Stuttgart, 2000.
  • HANSERS. Sozialgeschichte der deutschen Literatur vom 16. Jh. bis zur Gegenwart. Wien, 1980.
  • MARTINI, F. Deutsche Literaturgeschichte. Stuttgart, 1991.
  • RÖTZER, H.-G. Geschichte der deutschen Literatur. Bamberg, 1992.
  • Žmegač Viktor (Hg). Geschichte der deutschen Literatur vom 18. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart Athenäum Verlag: Königstein/Ts., 1984. Bd. III/ 1:. 1918.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Teaching German Language and Literature for Secondary School (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer