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2117045 - Vajmarska klasika

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Course title
Acronym 2117045
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    ESPB 6.0 Status
    Condition Enrolled in the module German Language, Literature, and Culture; passed the exam in German Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries. Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal An introduction to the poetological, stylistic, and generic characteristics of Weimar Classicism—specifically the works of Goethe and Schiller—within their historical and political context, as well as their significance for the further development of German literature.
    The outcome Upon passing this exam, the student will be able to describe the poetological, stylistic, and generic features of Weimar Classicism; categorize works from the transition between the 18th and 19th centuries by literary genre and subgenre; list the most significant authors and their works; identify central, characteristic motifs while taking the historical context into account; and present a short literary text with an awareness of authorship and proper citation.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Lectures: general characteristics of Weimar Classicism; the life and work of Goethe (Iphigenia in Tauris, Torquato Tasso, Faust Parts 1 and 2, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, Elective Affinities, ballads, Roman Elegies, and lyrical poetry from the classical period); the life and creative work of Schiller (selected ballads, lyrical poetry, On Naïve and Sentimental Poetry, Wallenstein, Mary Stuart, William Tell)
    Contents of exercises Exercises, an independent report, and/or a term paper with a presentation on selected topics from the syllabus
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    4 2
    Methods of teaching traditional whole-class instruction for theoretical content; group and individual investigative work for practical exercises
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
    Practical lessons 10 Oral examination 50
    Projects
    Colloquia 30
    Seminars