Information Package / Course Catalogue
Deutsche Literaturgeschichte Des Xx. Jahrhunderts I
Course Code: ADE403
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: German
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Introduction to Modern German Literature.

Course Content

In this course, the 20th century German literature, from the beginning up to the middle stages of the distinguished authors of German literature, the most important works are introduced to the student and then different types of these works in the light of historical and social developments and literary movements in the light of this course is intended to be discussed by students.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Meryem NAKİBOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand 20th century German history
2.To know many representative works of literature of this period
3.Students will demonstrate ability to analyze samples of the German Novelle.
4. Students will demonstrate ability to evaluate critically samples of literary works.
5.XX. Recognize the German writers and their works.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Waltraud Maierhofer-Astrid Klocke, Deutsche Literatur im Kontext (1750-2000), Reader Ver, 2008.
2.Norbert Schneider (1997), Geschichte der Aesthetik von der Aufklaerung bis zur Postmoderne, Reclam Ver. (Nr. 9457), Stuttgart.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classical modernity: The Weimar Republic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Thomas Mann: Der Zauberberg
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hermann Broch: Die Schlafwandler
Week 5 - Theoretical
Franz Kafka: Der Prozess
Week 6 - Theoretical
Novel analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nietzsche's influence on 20th century German literature
Week 8 - Theoretical
Günter Grass Tin Trumpet (Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Literature and ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Wrap up session
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentations by students
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentations by students
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations by students
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
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5
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5
OÇ-2
5
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5
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OÇ-4
5
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OÇ-5
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