TY-127 German literature, history and culture 2 (Spring 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Thorsten Manfred Päplow
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- German
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall
- Be able to analyse different literary genres of varying complexity and length
- Be able to use textual analytical tools in literary analysis and compare texts
- Be able to confidently use literary analytical, historical and socially relevant technical terms and terms, and otherwise express themselves adequately both in writing and orally
- Be able to account for, anchor and arrange different texts in literary historical, historical and cultural contexts
- Be able to use and expand knowledge of literary history, general history and cultural detail also in order to present larger contexts in these areas
Contents
- Literary texts of different genres from the German-speaking countries
- Literary history, cultural and general history overview, background and in-depth study
- Modern German literature
- Oral and written exercises and student presentations
- In-depth exercises in academic writing with focus on the science of literary analysis
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, seminars and oral exercises. Digital and/or interactive learning and exercise material is also included, which is made available via the learning platform. Regular and active participation in teaching is recommended, as well as regular visits to the digital learning platform.
The expected total workload for this course is 405 hours. For students in the Teacher Education Programme, grades 8-13, 2 weeks of practical training are included.
Examination requirements
Assignments must be approved. Further information will be published in the semester plan in Canvas when the semester starts.
For students in the teacher education: The practical placement must be completed and passed.
Examinations
1) An individual oral exam in German (approx. 30 minutes), which is weighted independently. Graded grade.
2) Portfolio submissions consisting of 3 written literary analyses, which are described in more detail in the semester plan on a digital platform. Graded grade.
For the overall grade in the course, part 1) and part 2) each count 50%.
Student evaluation
Offered as a free-standing course
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| TY-122 – German litterature, history and culture 2. | 10 |