Genres and Intertextuality

Code:

MEAL033

Acronym:

GINT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	German Literature

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in German Studies

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEAL	17	Study Plan in German Studies	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Alemão

Objectives

The objective of the subject is to problematise the theoretical concepts of text groups of differing types of generality. Students are to be shown to what extent the attempts at the definition of medieval genres of necessity simplify that which, on closer analysis, is seen to be a complex and dynamic interplay of developments which condition each other.

Program

The contents of the subject include:
1) a description of the different historical and theoretical representations of medieval genres as institutionalised groups of texts;
2) a critical discussion of the various criteria for the classification of medieval genres;
3) a problematisation of the concepts 'Gebrauchsliteratur’ and ‚Lyrik’, ‚Epik’ and ‚Drama’ in regard to medieval texts and a discussion of the different sub-groups (‚Minnekanzone’, ‚Frauenlied’, ‚Heldenepik’, höfischer Roman’, etc.) as well as an analysis of the mixed forms (e.g. Tagelied) and the distinction / connection of / between the single genres.

Mandatory literature

Barbara Frank (Hg.); Gattungen mittelalterlicher Schriftlichkeit. , Tübingen , 1997

Teaching methods and learning activities

Seminar

Software

http://glitema.up.pt/index.php?c=ctl_paginas&m=view&id_pagina=hub-module

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	28,00
Preparation of essay / evaluation	Trabalho escrito	50,00		2012-06-30
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Preparation of the material	Estudo autónomo	57	2012-06-30
	Total:	57,00

Eligibility for exams

75% attendance

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam: 100%

Examinations or Special Assignments

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to legal requirements

Classification improvement

According to legal requirements

Observations

Classes will be taught at the University of Palermo, within the context of the GLITEMA EMMC.