The Nibelungenlied and its reception in modern Germany (Ordinary) (U03177)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-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 : German 2. Ordinary students only.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of these courses students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of German medieval literature in its historical context and of its significance in the discourses of 19th and 20th cent Germany
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts and issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints