DI5527
Theology in 20th Century German Literature
2019-2020
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
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.
Pre-requisite(s): At least one year of German at Undergraduate Level or equivalent
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
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%
Module coordinator: Professor C Schwoebel
Module teaching staff: Prof Christoph Schwoebel