Studies in German Literature with Bachelor Thesis
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Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
German
Pre-requirements
None.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the students will
- have insight into the selected texts on the curriculum and be able to relate these thematically to the literary- and cultural historical context they are in
- have basic knowledge of central literary terms and be able to use these in independent analyses of literary texts
- be able to express themselves in adequate German, both in writing and orally, about problems tied to the curriculum
Contact Information
studierettleiar@if.uib.no
Recommended Qualifications
It is advised that the students have done TYS111, TYS112, TYS113 and TYS114 or have corresponding knowledge.
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
German
Aim and Content
The course will give a deeper understanding of partial aspects of German literature and the relevant historical context.
TYS251 or TYS252 is a compulsory part of the specialization in German.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the students will
- have insight into the selected texts on the curriculum and be able to relate these thematically to the literary- and cultural historical context they are in
- have basic knowledge of central literary terms and be able to use these in independent analyses of literary texts
- be able to express themselves in adequate German, both in writing and orally, about problems tied to the curriculum
Pre-requirements
None.
Teaching Methods
The teaching consists of lectures/seminars.
Compulsory Requirements
Two appointments for guidance and revisions related to the assignment.
During the semester the students will also do an oral presentation with notes of about 2-3 pages.
The students choose the topic with their course teacher. The presentation including notes must be approved by the course teacher before it is possible to take the exam.
Assessment methods
The exam is a supervised Bachelor¿s Thesis and an oral exam that can adjust the final grade. The Bachelor¿s Thesis will be written in German with two compulsory appointments for guidance and revisions during the semester, be of about 5000 words, not including Table of Contents, problem statement and bibliography, and be handed in on the 15th of May in the spring semester and on the 20th of November in the fall semester. The work on the paper will commence after about four weeks of teaching, and the appointments for guidance and revisions will be settled with the course teacher.
The oral exam (about 30 minutes) is held after the written evaluation, is tied to both the Bachelor¿s Thesis and the course curriculum and can raise or lower the result by one grade.
There is an exam every semester.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.
Reading List
The curriculum includes about 1000 pages, divided into two areas which can be limited in different ways, for example by epoch, genre, authorship, topic, etc. Each area will consist of at least three works, alternatively extracts from works. A selection of poetry can replace one or several works. In addition to this curriculum, the students will also read about 100 pages of secondary literature.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@if.uib.no