28690 - German literature I (second language) L

Academic Year 2016/2017

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with the basic notions of German Literature and is able to identify them in specific literary texts. This enables him/her to deepen his/her knowledge and to develop new methodologies related to the interpretation of literary texts.

Course contents

The Short Story on Germany, Austria ans Switzerland

Readings/Bibliography

Fiction

Texts of the following authors will be read and analyzed: Wolfgang Borchert, Elisabeth Langgässer; Heinrich Böll, Hermann Kasack, Siegfried Lenz, Kurt Marti, Marie Luise Kaschnitz, Ilse Aichinger, Thomas Mann, Peter Bichsel, Thomas Bernhard.

 

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons in the classroom, group discussions (papers to present to the class)

Assessment methods

The final oral exam will deal with the readings and themes discussed during the course.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint presentations and other forms of presentations (paper, panel discussion...)

Office hours

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