LFU:online

After passing the course you should have gained a basic understanding of Middle High German literature, should be able to use the specific terms, and be aware of cultural characteristics of the epoche. You should also have a basic command of Middle High German grammar so that you shall be able to translate texts in the "Lektürekurs". You shall be familiar with grammatical features of Middle High German and the development of the German language from the Middle Ages to present day.

Literature and grammar of Middle High German

Cultural characteristics of the Middle Ages

working in groups and with a partner

discussions in class

presentations

final exam, small tests

assignments

presentations

If you do not yet own a dictionary of Middle High German please purchase 

Hennig, Beate: Kleines Mittelhochdeutsches Wörterbuch. De Gruyter 2014. (Older editions are fine)

Wegera, Klaus-Peter et al: Mittelhochdeutsch als fremde Sprache. Eine Einführung in das Studium der germanistischen Mediävistik. Erich Schmidt Verlag 2016.

Please bring along both books to EVERY session - including the first! 

Cf. Curriculum

The PS is an ONLINE course via OLAT.