University of Victoria Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies / Spring 2016

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1 University of Victoria Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies / Spring 2016 "German Children s Literature (GMST 302 A01 / CRN 21786) TWF, am Ms. Anja Rockel arockel@uvic.ca Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1 pm 2 pm in CLE D250A Course Description: GMST 301 is an advanced mixed- level language and culture course for learners of German as a Second Language, heritage and native speakers. This class provides all levels of language learners with a set of linguistic and intercultural tools that will allow them to confidently mediate between and within languages and cultures. In this course you will become acquainted with German childhood heroes. More than any other medium, children s books shape and reflect our perception of the world therefore its time to take a closer look at what makes this genre so timeless. In this course you will learn about the history, aesthetic features and

2 cultural function of German Children s Literature. We will read classics of German Children s Literature, watch a film adoption and learn about authors, their lives and motivations. The acquisition of cultural knowledge of Children s literature will be combined with language learning. The course will focus on writing and speaking skills (especially Redemittel) and specific grammatical phenomena. Successful learning requires a combination of regular attendance and participation in class work, pre- reading the material for class preparation, completing written assignments and providing oral presentations and a final project. Learning Outcomes: learn facts and knowledge about classics of German Children s Literature learn facts and knowledge about famous authors and their lives express your ideas, opinions and thoughts in German with useful phrases and vocabulary reflect (written and orally) about literary works covered in class speak and write clearly and make accurate use of German expressions at the advanced level Reading Suggestions: Schikorsky, Isa (2012): Kurze Geschichte der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur. Books on Demand, Norderstedt. Reynolds, Kimberly (2011): Children s Literature: A Very Short Introduction. 1st Edition. Oxford Press. Grade Breakdown Attendance 5 % In- class Participation 10 % Written assignments (3, 15 % each) 45 % Oral Presentation 10 % Final Capstone Project 30%

3 Mark range and grading scale Please take note of the grading scale from the University Calendar below: Passing Grades A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C Grade Point Value Percentage * D Description An A+, A, or A- is earned by work which is technically superior, shows mastery of the subject matter, and in the case of an A+ offers original insight and/or goes beyond course expectations. Normally achieved by a minority of students. A B+, B, or B- is earned by work that indicates a good comprehension of the course material, a good command of the skills needed to work with the course material, and the student s full engagement with the course requirements and activities. A B+ represents a more complex understanding and/or application of the course material. Normally achieved by the largest number of students. A C+ or C is earned by work that indicates an adequate comprehension of the course material and the skills needed to work with the course material and that indicates the student has met the basic requirements for completing assigned work and/or participating in class activities. A D is earned by work that indicates minimal command of the course materials and/or minimal participation in class activities that is worthy of course credit toward the degree. Attendance: (5%): Attendance shall be taken regularly by your instructor and will count for 5% of your final grade. Although this percentage represents a relatively small portion of your final grade, it is an expected and mandatory course requirement. Please be aware of the academic regulations cited on page in the University Calendar: [S]tudents may be assigned a final grade of N or debarred from writing final examinations if they have failed to satisfy a minimum attendance requirement set by an instructor in the course outline. In- class participation (15%): Participation is measured in terms of your level of attention, enthusiasm and language skills demonstrated in the classroom. This includes your ability to ask and answer questions concerning the material covered, your level of preparation, and your active participation in individual or group activities. Your participation grade will not exceed your attendance grade. For example, if you miss 20% of your classes, your attendance grade would be 80%; your participation grade will not be higher than that.

4 Three written assignments (each 15 % = 45 %) In these assignments you will be asked to write on a topic or issue from class. You should be able to reflect about the acquired knowledge and express your thoughts, ideas and opinions. The focus of these assignements will be on written language and in order to develop and deepen your writing skills the points for these essays will be assessed as follows: 7.5% for the first version and 7.5% for the final corrected version. Each essay has to be between 400 and 600 words (please supply a word count and references). The topics and due dates of these assignments will be found on CourseSpaces and announced in class. Oral presentation (10%) Every student has to prepare a 10- minutes presentation about a topic chosen from the course schedule. The oral presentation should cover one of the following topics: 1) author, 2) historical or social background, 3) modern adaption/ intertextuality. Details on topics, format and dates will be determined in class. Final Capstone Project (30%) This is a capstone group project at the end of the semester which asks students to demonstrate the linguistic and cultural knowledge they have acquired in the course; formats may include sketches, presentations or videos. You are also required to hand in a written script of your presentation / sketch etc. and a report of your group work which reflects the process of your work and the contribution of every group member. Presentation: 20 % Report + Script: 10 % Ablaufplan: Datum Thema / Inhalt Termine 1. Woche Willkommen und Organisation 05. Januar Willkommen, Course Outline, Assessment 06. Januar Kinderliteratur: Definition, Funktion und Differenzierung Liste Präs. 08. Januar Geschichte der deutschen Kinderliteratur Liste Präs. 2. Woche Die Gebrüder Grimm: Kinder- und Hausmärchen 12. Januar Autoren und Gattung Märchen Präs. 13. Januar Rotkäppchen & Adaptionen 15. Januar Grammatik & Kreatives Schreiben 1.1 due

5 3. Woche Heinrich Hoffmann: Der Struwwelpeter 19. Januar Autor, Leben, Werk und Funktion Präs. 20. Januar Die Geschichten(Gruppenarbeit und Präsentation/Vortrag) Liste GP 22. Januar Struwwelpetriaden / Adaption und Rezeption Präs. 1.2 due 4. Woche Wilhelm Busch: Max und Moritz 26. Januar Autor, Leben und Werk Präs. 27. Januar Max und Moritz eine Bubengeschichte in 7 Streichen 29. Januar Aussprache, Wortschatz, Suchsel, Quiz 5. Woche Waldemar Bosel: Die Biene Maja 2. Februar Autor und Werk Präs. 3. Februar Interpretation 5. Februar Gruppenarbeit Liste GP 6. Woche Erich Kästner: Emil und die Detektive 9. Februar Autor und Werk Präs. 10. Februar Februar Woche READING BREAK 16. Februar Februar Februar Woche Tabuthemen in der Kinderliteratur 23. Februar Tabuthemen 24. Februar Sprachwandel und Political Correctness Präs. 26. Februar Alternative Kinderliteratur 9. Woche Das Sandmännchen in Ost und West 01. März Die Geschichte des Sandmännchens Präs. 2.1 due 02. März Das Sandmännchen in Ost und West 04. März Politisches Instrument 10. Woche Michael Ende: Momo I 08. März Autor und Werk Präs. 2.2 due

6 09. März Thema Zeit 11. März Thema Zeit 11. Woche Michael Ende: Momo II 15. März FILM 3.1 due 16. März FILM 18. März Kritik des Geldes Präs. 12. Woche Christine Nöstlinger - Jugendroman 22. März Gruppenarbeit 3.2 due 23. März Gruppenarbeit 25. März EASTER BREAK 13. Woche FINAL CAP- STONE PROJECT 29. März Gruppenarbeit 30. März PRÄSENTATION 01. April PRÄSENTATION