Course: Contemporary Literature in German 1900/1949

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Course title Contemporary Literature in German 1900/1949
Course code KNJ/SLT1Z
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pfeiferová Dana, Doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Chappuzeau Bernhard
Course content
1. Jung Wien: Symbolism, Impressionism; H. v. Hofmannsthal (Die Rose und der Schreibtisch), P. Altenberg (Kusine) 2. Viennese Modernism: Decadence, Psychoanalysis: S. Freud, A. Schnitzler (Die Traumnovelle) 3. Expressionism; A. Stramm (Patrouille), G. Benn (Kleine Aster) 4. Prague literary circle and expressionism: F. Werfel; F. Kafka (Gibs auf!, Die Bäume, Prometheus) 5. Novels by F. Kafka: Der Prozess, Das Schloss 6. Prague German literature: G. Meyrink and the "initiation novel" (Der Golem); O. Baum, L. Perutz 7. Austrian interwar literature; Habsburg myth: J. Roth, R. Musil (MOE); (Das Fliegenpapier) 8. Austrian interwar literature: linguistic skepticism and criticism: L. Wittgenstein, K. Kraus, E. Canetti 9. German literature at the beginning of the 20th century: T. Mann (Der Tod in Venedig), H. Mann, H. Hesse 10. Literature of the Weimar Republic: Neue Sachlichkeit, anti-war literature (E. M. Remarque: Im Westen nichts Neues; epic theater; B. Brecht (Geschichten vom Herrn Keuner), K. Schwitters (Die Fabel vom guten Menschen) 11. T. Mann: from decadence to anti-war literature: Mario und der Zauberer 12. Inner and outer exile: A. Seghers (Ausflug der toten Mädchen), B. Brecht (Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder); (Gedanken über die Dauer des Exils), J. R. Becher (Ballade von den dreien) 13. "Kahlschlag- und Trümmerliteratur", Group 47; W. Borchert (Gespräch), G. Eich (Inventur)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, Instruction based on dialogue, Multimedia supported teaching, Task-based study method, Self-study of literature
  • Contact hours - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of German language at level C1 or higher.
to have knowledge of German language at the level C1
Skills
to apply literary theory and history of German written literature
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to characterize the specifics of German written literature from the turn of the century to the end of the Second World War
to analyze the key issues of the given period
Skills
to analyze the key issues of the given period
to apply literary science in practice
to work independently with specialist literature
to present a literary analysis
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Multimedia supported teaching
Task-based study method
Self-study of literature
Discussion
Interactive lecture
Textual studies
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Task-based study method
Students' portfolio
Competences
Textual studies
Seminar
Task-based study method
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • BECHER, P.; HÖHNE, S.; KRAPPMANN, J.; WEINBERG, M. eds. Handbuch der deutschen Literatur Prags und der Böhmischen Länder. Stuttgart, 2017. ISBN 978-3476025791.
  • BOK, V., D. PFEIFEROVÁ a D. ŠETINOVÁ. Deutschsprachige Literatur in Lesetexten. Plzeň, 2012.
  • Burdorf, Fasbender. Metzler Lexikon Literatur. Stuttgart : J.B. Metzler, 2007.
  • KRIEGLEGER, W. Eine kurze Geschichte der Literatur in Österreich. Wien, 2018. ISBN 10-3706909839.
  • RUSTERHOL, P.; SOLBACH, A. eds. Schweizer Literaturgeschichte. Stuttgart, 2007. ISBN 978-3476017369.
  • STACH, R. Die Kafka-Biografie in drei Bänden. Frankfurt a. M., 2017. ISBN 978-3-10-397256-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in the German Language (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in the German Language (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in the German Language (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter