NJI_3281 Modern Austrian Literature

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Erkan Osmanović, MA (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Erkan Osmanović, MA
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:30–14:05 B2.41
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/24, only registered: 0/24, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/24
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Course objectives
Topic: In this seminar Austrian authors who were born after 1960 will be examined in detail. On the one hand their biographies, on the other hand their works will be presented in a wider context.
In a further step, stylistic or thematic peculiarities of the authors are reviewed. Also possible interpretations and comparisons of the works will be discussed.
Objective: At the end of the seminar, students should have an overview of the recent Austrian author generation and a basic knowledge of the literary landscape of modern Austria.
Syllabus
  • In addition to the current Austrian literary scene following authors are discussed :
  • Xaver Bayer
  • Daniel Kehlmann
  • Thomas Glavinic
  • Wolfgang Hermann
  • Clemens J. Setz
  • Lydia Mischkulnig
  • Andrea Winkler
  • Kathrin Röggla
  • Hanno Millesi
  • Arno Geiger
  • Nobert Gstrein
  • Andrea Grill
  • Radek Knapp
Teaching methods
The seminar is based on methods of presentation, analysis and synthesis of knowledge. It also uses collective work, in-class discussions and individual work of students.
Methods: lectures, group work, presentations, plenary discussions.
Assessment methods
For a positive completion the following requirements must be fulfilled:
Oral presentation
Elaboration of a thesis sheet
Maximum of 2-times absence
Homework
Active participation
Language of instruction
German
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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