Introduction to German Literature I

Paper Code: 
24DGER501A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives : This course will enable students to get acquainted with various literary forms.

Analyze different literary genres and their salient features.

 

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 literary genre 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: 
2024-25
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