German Literature
In this course, we examine German literature from 1945 to the present day. During the seminars, the primary literature read will be discussed and analyzed, partly using basic literary terminology.
The course is offered during the daytime in the autumn semester and in the evening during the spring semester. The course can be included as a module in the course German I, 30 credits.
The course consists of two modules.
Modules
German Literature, 3 credits
This module deals with German fiction from 1945 to the present day.
German Literature and Theory, 4.5 credits
This module provides knowledge in the analysis of German literature from 1945 to the present day using basic literary terminology.
Teaching Format
Teaching consists of seminars.
Attendance in the module German Literature is mandatory.
The language of instruction is German.
Assessment
German Literature, 3 credits
This module is examined through oral presentations at each seminar.
German Literature and Theory, 4.5 credits
This module is examined through an oral exam.
The examination is conducted in German.
Career Opportunities
Learning German is beneficial for those considering a career in Sweden or abroad. German is an official language in several European countries and Germany is Sweden’s largest trading partner. Therefore, good knowledge of German is in demand in the job market. German is one of Europe’s most important languages, spoken by around 100 million people as a first language. Some students study German at university in order to become teachers. However, an increasing number of students are choosing to study German alongside another subject.
