Geschichte der deutschen Literatur [LALLB204]
- 7 credits
- 45h+15h
- 1st quarter
Language of instruction: German / DeutschTeacher: LEYH Valérie
Learning outcomes
• Knowledge of the history of German literature from the 18th to the 20th century
• Acquisition of basic bibliographic research skills
• Acquisition of language level B1/B2 according to CEFR criteria (for non-native speakers of German)
Objectives
Following on from Geschichte der deutschen Literatur I (800-1700), this course aims to deepen the knowledge of German literature. It will familiarise students with well-known (and lesser-known) texts of German-language literature and will aim to establish links with our society today. The aim of the course is also to stimulate discussion of the texts read in the theory and exercise sessions.
Through workshops on bibliographic research and online resources, students will be able to explore major resources in the field of literature, use bibliographic databases and correctly reference scientific and literary sources. These workshops will be organised in collaboration with the University Library (BUMP).
This course aims at the acquisition of level B1/B2 according to the CEFR*. For native speakers of German, it will aim to develop their writing and stylistic skills. *https://www.coe.int/fr/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages
Content
This course is directly linked to the previous course (Geschichte der deutschen Literatur I), opening with the Enlightenment and then covering the different periods up to the literature of exile. After a general presentation of each period, a part of each course will be devoted to a specific theme or author related to the period studied. These themes will allow students to discover texts and authors from a more particular angle.
The last two sessions of the course will be devoted to the author Ingeborg Bachmann (1926-1973), who died 50 years ago. An exhibition about her will be on show at the Moretus Plantin University Library. We will visit it together.
Exercises description
The course includes compulsory exercises (15 hours). These aim to stimulate oral expression in German through the discussion of short stories (linked to the chapters of the course) as well as through activities focusing on different subjects linked to German-speaking culture. These exercises will also include two workshops devoted to bibliographical research and online resources.
As part of these sessions, students will also take part in a conference on the work of Georg Büchner. Graphic novels and theatre will be discussed.
Prerequisites
Introduction à la culture germanophone [LALLB103]Teaching methods
Partly ex cathedra, partly interactive. The course is accompanied by numerous exercises.
Participation in any activity organised by the department as part of this course is considered compulsory.
Evaluations
The final score will consist of
- 15% of a compulsory assignment that students must submit in December;
- 60% of the written exam in January. The student will first be asked to analyse an unknown text or excerpt from a text by answering a series of questions. The questions will then be more general and will concern the literary, historical and social context of the text as well as its belonging to a specific literary trend/period. Some questions will be related to the texts read in the exercise sessions;
- 25% of an oral examination at least in January. The student will answer general questions and comment on extracts from texts seen in the course.
Access to the examination (written and oral) is conditional on the submission of written work during the year. Continuous assessment (written work to be submitted).
Recommended readings
• Syllabus Geschichte der deutschen Literatur II (1700-heute)
• Course reader that accompanies the hours of exercises and list of books that will be presented at the beginning of the course.
• PowerPoint presentations and supplementary materials made available to students throughout the semester (on WebCampus).
Language of instruction
German / DeutschLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté de philosophie et lettresRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
