Learning Outcomes
The course aims for students to acquire substantially deeper insights into theories about gender and identity and how these are thematised in literature in German.
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- contribute with problematising perspectives on gender in relation to, among other things, sexuality, ethnicity, diversity and (inter)cultural identity
- apply gender theories to fictional texts
- apply literary concepts and terms in a relevant way
- provide constructive criticism on other students’ written work
- orally and in writing, reflect on and critically evaluate schlarly articles
- express themselves orally and in writing with a great deal of linguistic certainty and with great linguistic variety.
Course Content
The course focuses on issues related to the literary construction of gender and identity, with a particular focus on sexuality, diversity, (post)migration and social sustainability. The purpose is to raise awareness about and theorise the connection between different literary texts and their context. Their social relevance is also discussed. In additon, intercultural aspects are also touched on as part of the literary identity construction.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Identity and Gender in Literature in German - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- 90 credits in the main field of study German, including German Literature and Literary Theory, 7.5 credits, German: The Development of Modern German Linguistics, 7.5 credits and German: Degree Thesis, 15 credits
Other Information
This course overlaps the course German: Modern Women Writers, 7.5 credits.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.