Course: Introduction to German Literature

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Course title Introduction to German Literature
Course code KNJ/LTPE
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, German
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Novotný Pavel, Dr. phil. habil. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Development of foreign language competencies (listening, reading, speaking, writing comprehension) and language devices (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation), all in accordance with The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Complete and up-to-date information is posted on the web site of the Department of German Language at http://www.fp.tul.cz/knj/novyweb/materialy/hasikova

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 18 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This seminar follows Theory of Literature and focuses on revision and deepening of knowledge in literary science and its usage in literary texts. The seminar is based on analysis of German language prose and dramatic texts.
Language competence development in accordance with the curriculum of the accredited field.
Prerequisites
no prerequisite for enrollment

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's linguistic performance analysis

Active participation in seminars, successful completion of assignments, 75% presence in seminars. Other requirements may vary.
Recommended literature
  • Arnold, Heinz Ludwig - Simenus, Volker: Grundzüge der Literatur- und Sprachwissenschaft. Bd. 1: Literaturwissenschaft. München 1973..
  • Asmuth, Bernard: Einführung in die Dramenanalyse. Stuttgart 1980..
  • Behrmann, Alfred: Einführung in die Analyse von Prosatexten. Stuttgart 1967..
  • Behrmann, Alfred: Einführung in die Analyse von Verstexten. Stuttgart 1970..
  • Binder, Alwin: Einführung in die Techniken literaturwissenschaftlichen Arbeitens. Königstein 1979..


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