Introduction to German Literature I

Paper Code: 
25DGER501A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives: This course will enable students to :

            1.  Get acquainted with various literary forms.

2.  Analyze different literary genres and their salient features.

The course is in line with Common European Framework  of  Reference Level B 1.

 

Course Outcomes: 

CO 49- Discuss the literary genre of “Märchen”.

CO 50- Discuss the literary genre of “Fabel”.

CO 51- Discuss the literary genre of “Anektdote”& “Kalendergeschichte”..

CO 52- Discuss the literary  genre of “Sage”.

CO 53- Discuss the literarygenre of “Schwank”.

CO54-Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I: MÄRCHEN

·         MÄRCHEN

·         Rotkäppchen

·         Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: FABEL
  • FABEL
  • Der Rabe und der Fuchs
  • Der Fuchs und der Storch

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: ANEKDOTE und KALENDERGESCHICHTE
  • ANEKDOTE
  • Albert Einstein
  • Karl Valentin
  • Ephraim Lessing
  • Bertolt Brecht
  • KALENDERGESCHICHTE
  • Kannitverstan

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: SAGE

·         SAGE

·         Der Rattenfänger von Hameln

·         Die Jungfrau von der Lorelei

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: SCHWANK

·         SCHWANK

·         Till Eulenspiegel wird Bäckergeselle

             ·         Till Eulenspiegel isst im Wirtshaus umsonst

             ·         Till Eulenspiegel macht Wasser zu Wein

Essential Readings: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED- *Teacher will give the relevant texts to the students as handouts!

 

 

 

References: 

E Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAD9qxF149Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXDS9k27fYQ

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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