Mythology in German Literature
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC3079 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MLAC3079
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module will explore the use of materials from ancient myths in German literary texts. We shall look at the changing contexts in which the Medea myth, in particular, is rewritten and discuss theoretical issues related to the reception of mythology.
Target Students
Available for Y4 students of German, also open to Subsidiary and Exchange students with a good knowledge of German.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: One 2,200 - 2,600 word essay
- 50% Coursework 2: One 2,200 - 2,600 word essay
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is a differentiated understanding of the use of Ancient myths in literary texts and an insight into the theory of mythology and its reception.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: The aims of this module are for students to develop knowledge and critical understanding of key aspects of modern German literature and culture (A3).
Intellectual Skills: The aims of this module are for students together, process and evaluate critically information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources in English and German (B1),
Reflect critically and judge in the light of evidence and argument (B2),
Understand concepts and ideas and relate them to specific problems (B3),
Identify and describe questions and problems (B4),
Concepts and methodologies appropriate for the analysis of literary and cultural materials (B5),
Apply techniques, concepts and methodologies appropriate for the analysis of political and historical materials (B6).
Linguistic Skills: The aims of this module are for students to develop effective listening comprehension skills in German as the lectures will mainly be conducted in German (C2).
Transferable skills: The aims of this module are for students to be able to communicate information and arguments in accurate English in writing with due regard to the target audience, i.e. students will be asked to write their coursework in English and will have the opportunity to discuss their essay plans during seminar sessions and (previously arranged) tutorials (D1),
Work productively as part of a team (D3),
Work productively independently (D4),
Write and think productively under pressure (under examination conditions) (D5),
Assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses, i.e. you will be given feedback during seminar sessions and on your written work that will enable you to assess your own abilities (D6), organise and manage working time, schedule tasks and meet deadlines (D7), use IT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning, i.e. you will communicate with the convenor and other students via e-mail and use the Web to search for information on 'Medea' (try the website of the tv channel ARTE or put ,Medea` in a search engine) (D8).