GERMAN LITERARY STUDIES 2

GERMAN LITERARY STUDIES 2
Course Code
GM 1533
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr S Lawrie

Pre-requisites

SCE Higher in German or equivalent. May not be taken in the same half-session together with GM 2531 and/or GM 2533.

Overview

The course consists of the study of selected aspects of modern German literature involving the close analysis of two German texts together with a class on translation from and into German. The aim of the course is to develop students’ vocabulary and knowledge of German and their stylistic awareness, to develop translation skills on passages of literary origin, to provide students with the ability to analyse literary works, and to apply all these skills to the study of modern texts selected for their literary importance and relevance to modern German society. The texts and translation work complement GM 1033. This course may be taken on its own or together with GM 1532.

Structure

1 one-hour literature lecture/tutorial and 1 one-hour language tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (75%) and in-course assessment: one 1,500 word essay (25%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).