General provisions

The course is an independent course.

Entry requirements

Satisfied requirements for a Degree of Bachelor with German as main field of study, or 120 credits, 90 credits of which are in German, including a degree project.

Learning outcomes

The course consists of a cohesive course worth 7.5 credits. Contemporary German-language literature after 2000 is discussed in a series of seminars.

Upon completing the course, students should:

• have a good knowledge of German-language literature from 2000 onwards

• be familiar with current developments in literature theory

• have a good knowledge of the literary system in the German-speaking countries (publishing systems, bookstores, literary prizes, literary criticism etc.)

• have an understanding of Swedish-German cultural contacts (translations, reception of literature)

Instruction

Teaching consists of seminars in which relevant texts and literary-critical research are brought up and illustrated in practical analyses and exercises.

Assessment

Continuous assessment in connection with the teaching and a final written assignment.

The following grades may be awarded: Pass with Distinction, Pass or Fail.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the first examination.

Other directives

The course may be included in German D2 as module German-speaking literature and culture after 2000, 7.5 credits.