The Nibelungenlied and its reception in modern Germany (U02484)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-LLC

An introduction to one of the central texts of German literary history and its political utilisation in 19th and 20th century Germany.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Honours entry. Also open to visiting students with fluent German and a background in literary studies.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - German, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Lectures will be provided in even weeks only

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will develop the ability to read and understand a text from an early literary period in its cultural context. They will develop an understanding of how medieval literature was used to promote changing ideas of 'Germanness' and a variety of political agendas from 19th century nationalism to National Socialism.