608274 PS Literature in Historical Context: A Discussion of Serious Wit : Humour in Literature

summer semester 2021 | Last update: 20.04.2021 | Place course on memo list

Department:

Department of German Studies

Instructor:

Mag. phil. Dr. phil. Simone Anna Stefan

Course number:

608274

Title:

PS Literature in Historical Context: A Discussion of Serious Wit : Humour in Literature

Type/hours:

PS 2

ECTS credits:

2,5

Period:

weekly

Mode of repetition:

annually

Language of instruction:

German

Learning Outcome:

A systematic and reflective approach to literary texts and their reasoned interpretation

Contents:

“Can one not, whilst smiling, also be serious?” (Gotthold Ephraim Lessing)

Time and again, it can be seen that solemnity and humour play a significant role in literature. However, amusing books have been increasingly overlooked in literary discourse. In the current sombre climate of Covid-19, this seminar focuses on light-hearted and humorous literature.

The texts in focus range from the 19^th century to the present day and include authors such as Georg Büchner, Ferdinand Raimund, Christine Nöstlinger, Vea Kaiser and Joachim Meyerhoff. Students will methodically analyse the texts in terms of form, style, content and reception.

Methods:

Lecture as stimulus

Discussion in the plenum

Team work

Assessment:

Prepared and spontaneous participation

Portfolio

Presentation on one text

Completion of tasks

Final assessment (10 pages)

Literature:

Selected lyrics: Luise Henzinger ...