Information Package / Course Catalogue
Deutsche Literatur in Mittelalter
Course Code: ADE421
Course Type: Area Elective
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 Medieval German Literature.

Course Content

Medieval German Literature. Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to give information about the oldest sources of German Language and Literature History. 9-11.yy. Information about the shape and content features of poems written in German field, types of poems, and processing of sample texts about these species.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to describe the terms and concepts in Medieval German literature.
2.Students will be able to debate the world view of Medieval German literature.
3.Students will be able to recognize Medieval German literature writers.
4.Students will be able to recognize major works in Medieval German literature.
5.Students will be able to apply text analysis theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing the course and setting the aim
Week 2 - Theoretical
Germans, Celts, Allemans, Francs overview
Week 3 - Theoretical
Worldview of the High Middle Ages
Week 4 - Theoretical
Court-Chivalry Literature
Week 5 - Theoretical
Minnesang
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mine – ere – maze
Week 7 - Theoretical
Erek and Iwein
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Erek and Iwein
Week 10 - Theoretical
Parzival
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tristan
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Nibelungenlied
Week 13 - Theoretical
Epics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Epics
Week 15 - Theoretical
overview
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
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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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
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2026