Detailed Information

GER10030 - Introduction to German Literature (Credit)* - 2017

This is a level 1 module for students of German and other subjects. Divided into three blocks, it introduces students to German-language poetry, prose-fiction and drama, with examples taken mainly from the 20th and 21st centuries. The literary texts are placed in their historical context, and strategies for reading and analysing them are explored. The main issues addressed are literary structures, narrative techniques and perspective, conceptualisation of time and space, construction of literary characters.
The module is taught as one weekly lecture slot and one weekly tutorial. The tutorials are conducted through English. For non-beginners of German the lecture is held in German (with supporting material) and the final part of the module will incorporate blending learning (videocasts with online tasks for completion). Beginners will be supported with German-language materials appropriate to their level.

Tutor Dates Time Venue/Location Fee €
Dr Siobhan Donovan 26 Jan 2018 to 27 Apr 2018 14:00 Belfield

500.00



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Semester 2

Level 1

Lectures: Fridays 14:00 - 15:00

Tutorials: to be selected.

 

If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:

Term dates for revision:  Saturday, 28 April - Sunday, 6 May             

Term dates for exams:    Tuesday, 8 May – Saturday, 19 May

Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module

Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module

 

Upgrading from audit to credit:  You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.

 

Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.

 

Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module.  Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.

Dr Siobán Donovan