University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Monday

This module is aimed at investigating the interrelationships between theology, religion and literature in German novels in the 20th century. Literary uses of religious symbols and theological concepts abound in German novels of this period. Writers like Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann, Hermann Hesse, Alfred Döblin and many others employ religious means of expression and theological modes of reflection as a constitutive element of their literary works. This module provides the opportunity to investigate, analyse and interpret the significance of religious signs and theological reflection for German literature of this period and so gives exemplary insight into the role of theology in literature.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): At least one year of German at Undergraduate Level or equivalent

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Every second week one consultation concerning directed reading: 10 contact hours At the end of the semester one block seminar: 3 days of 6 hours: 2 lectures: 2 seminars per day

Scheduled learning hours: 106

Guided independent study hours: 200

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 30%, Practical Examination = 20%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 30%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C Schwoebel
Module teaching staff: Prof Christoph Schwoebel
Module coordinator email cs323@st-andrews.ac.uk