| Course title | Introduction to the Study of Literature |
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| Course code | KGER/USL |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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1. Literature, the literary canon 2. Primary and secondary literature, the function of libraries 3. The TRIAS-paradigm and its historical development 4. Literary studies and their individual disciplines 5. Hermeneutics and the hermeneutic circle 6. Lyric poetry - characteristics of the genre 7. The characteristics and historical development of individual lyrical genres I 8. The characteristics and historical development of individual lyrical genres II 9. Narrative literature - the basic concepts of narratology 10. The characteristics and historical development of individual narrative genres I 11. The characteristics and historical development of individual narratives genres II 12. The characteristics and historical development of classical drama 13. The characteristics and historical development of modern drama
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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This course will introduce the terminology and foundations of literary theory required for the analysis of literary texts. As such it is essential for any subsequent study of literature. Students will learn about the basic concepts and relationships within literary theory and about individual literary types and genres.
The student - Masters the basic literary terminology - Knows how to describe and characterise individual areas of literary studies - Can orient him or herself within individual genres of lyric, epic and dramatic literature - Can describe their characteristics - Can use the correct theoretical terminology when analysing literary texts |
| Prerequisites |
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No prerequisites
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
To obtain credit - Active participation in the seminars - Completion of assignments There will be a written exam at the end. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Intercultural German Studies (A14) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |