Literarische Textanalyse I: Prosa und Lyrik [LALLB104]

7 credits
45h+30h
2^nd quarter
Language of instruction: German / Deutsch
Teacher: LEYH Valérie

Learning outcomes

• Acquisition of techniques for analysing narrative texts and poems

• Acquisition of the basic vocabulary in relation to the analysis of narrative texts and poems

• First overview of well-known and lesser-known texts from German-language literature from the 18th to the 20th century

• Acquisition of language level A2/B1 according to CEFR criteria (for non-native speakers of German)

Objectives

Through the analysis of texts from different literary genres, this course will provide the necessary reading tools, i.e. the basic notions of the specific terminology of literary studies ("Erzähltextanalyse"), "The course will also develop the students' reading skills. The selected texts or excerpts of texts will also allow students to complete their knowledge of literary history. This course aims at the acquisition of the A2/B1 level according to the CEFR* criteria. For native speakers of German, it will aim to develop their oral and written skills. *https://www.coe.int/fr/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages

Content

Introducing the fundamental principles that organize the structure of the literary text, this course deals first with narrative texts and then focuses on poems. In order to familiarize students with the practice of literary analysis, the course applies theoretical knowledge to several texts by exemplary authors from the 18th to the 20th century. The texts chosen will be excerpts from texts or short stories ("Kunstmärchen", "Novelle"). In the analysis of the poems, the texts will often be illustrated or complemented by music (classical, pop, rock, ...).

Exercises description

The exercises serve to prepare the lesson and to supplement it with complementary tasks. These exercises will also include three workshops devoted to the following themes: 1) How do you describe a character? 2) How do you analyse a narrative text and defend your own point of view on it? 3) How do you write an analysis of a poem?

The assignments relate to these workshops and aim to develop written and oral expression skills. The texts of Ludwig Tieck (in bilingual version) and the anthology of German poetry are used as support for these assignments.

Co-requisites

Grundkurs deutsche Sprache und Gesellschaft [LALLB105]

Teaching methods

Interactive course with numerous exercises. Theoretical sessions alternate with more practical sessions where students are required to articulate their own ideas about the chosen texts.

Participation in any activity organised by the department as part of this course is considered compulsory.

Evaluations

The final score will consist of the following parts:

- the written exam at the end of the year, which will count for 60%;

The student will be introduced to the content of this exam and its process during a written exam simulation at the end of March (2h). This mock exam will cover only the first of the two parts of the course, namely the analysis of narrative texts. The corrections and remarks as well as the points received (which do not count for the end of year result) will be used for self-evaluation.

- an oral examination at the end of the year, which will count for 30% and will cover the concepts and texts seen in the course;

- a portfolio of two written works to be submitted during the four-month period. This portfolio will count for 10% of the final grade. These written works will be explained during the exercise sessions and in particular during the workshops. They are a prerequisite for the written and oral exams.

Language of instruction

German / Deutsch

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté de philosophie et lettres
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree

	Block	Credits
Bachelier en langues et lettres modernes, orientation germanique	1	7
Bachelier en langues et lettres modernes, orientation germanique	3	7