History of German Literature
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Course code
GRS6302.HT
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Course title in Estonian
Saksakeelse kirjanduse ajalugu
Course title in English
History of German Literature
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Maris Saagpakk (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
German literary history: main epochs between the middle ages and 21st centuries. Ability to identify and critique essential paradigms and interpret texts within their historical and cultural context.
Brief description of the course
Students will discuss exemplary literary texts from various genres and literary epochs between the middle ages and 21st centuries. Special attention will be given to historical and cultural context and to intertextual relationships. Students will apply various methods of interpretation. The selection of texts will vary from year to year.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has a deeper understanding of history of German literature;
- has acquired a primary ability to read text, process and understand its meaning within of historical and cultural context.
Teacher
Maris Saagpakk
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