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Course Description Course Name : German Literature II Course Code : YDA208 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SİLVİA ZİNZADE AKINCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Be aware of the development in German Literature Learn about the important authors and works of German Literature Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Help the students learn about the phases of German literature until today as well as artistic movements, political developments, the authors, and the context. Course Contents : Learn about major literary movements in German Literature, and read about various important works which represent these periods Language of Instruction : Germany Work Place : Classroom.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Naturalism. Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 2 Impressionismus: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 3 Expressionismus: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 4 Literature of the Weimar Republic: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 5 National Socialism.: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 6 German literature in exile: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 7 German literature after 1945: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 8 Midterm Exam 9 East German Literature: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 10 The literature of the Federal Republic of Germany: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 11 Literature of Switzerland: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 12 Literature in Austria: Important authors and works of the period. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 13 German literature today. current writers and their works. Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 14 Women´s Literature: Important authors and works of the period Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 15 Youth and Children´s Literature: Important authors and works of the period Pre-reading, research, homework Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, homework 16/17 final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Baumann,B.,Oberle, B.1996, Deutsche Literatur in Epochen, Max Hueber Verlag, Ismaning  Beutin, Ehlert, Emmerich, Hoffacker, Lutz, Meid, Schnell, Stein, Stephan 1994; Deutsche Literaturgeschichte von den Anfaengen bis zur Gegenwart, Metzler Verlag, Stuttgart Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 3 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 0 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 3 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 2 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 3 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 1 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 1 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 3 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 1 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 3 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 0 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 4 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 3 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 2 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 1 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 2 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 0 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 0 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 85 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4 ECTS Credit: 3