The course gives an introduction to German children‘s and youth literature with focus on contemporary texts. Literature in different genres is discussed and analysed from a diversity perspective, partly based on general literature terminology, partly with special focus on the children’s literature terminology. Upon completion of the course students shall be able to:
German-language children‘s and youth literature 7.5 higher education credits The course provides an introduction to German-language children‘s and youth literature with emphasis on contemporary texts. Literature in different genres is discussed and analyzed, partly on the basis of general literary scientific terminology, and partly with a focus on the field of children‘s and youth literature. The course consists of 8 compulsory online meetings in a virtual classroom (seminar room) at specified times (no physical gatherings) and is based on independent work with assignments distributed in the course room. You will find more information about the course in the course room in Learn. Please log in as a guest to see the schedule and other information even before the course starts. The link to the course room and the literature list / syllabus etc. can be found on the right.
Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.
Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.
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