Intercultural perspectives on Dutch Literature : Translation and Cultural Transfers

lgerm2736  2019-2020  Louvain-la-Neuve

Intercultural perspectives on Dutch Literature : Translation and Cultural Transfers
Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
22.5 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Sergier Matthieu; Vanasten Stéphanie; Vanasten Stéphanie (compensates Sergier Matthieu);
Language
Dutch
Prerequisites
An introductory knowledge of Dutch literature and a good proficiency in Dutch (advanced level, B2 +  of the Common European reference framework).
Main themes
In-depth study of contemporary Dutch-language literature from an intercultural perspective, with a focus on translational processes.
Critical Analysis of literary texts and their role in the literary field and in supranational literary history; detailed reading of theoretical and programmatic texts (produced by writers) and of critical material on the studied texts.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • critically discuss the historical, literary and (inter)cultural contexts to which the studied texts are related;
  • put into practice the different text analysis methods used during the course;
  • deepen  their literary and cultural knowledge;
  • critically interpret texts and integrate the intercultural and translational dimension in this heuristic approach;
  • read and write scholarly essays in the domain studied.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Teaching methods
Lectures. Audio-visual materials and interactive activities will be used. The students are expected to do some preparatory reading and research in order to take part in the discussion. If possible, the course will be organised as a seminar.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment. Active participation in the course or seminar (oral presentation, discussions and workshops) is required : 20 %. If you do not attend the course, you lose 20% of your final mark.
Group presentation of an original analysis + discussion with the other students and teacher : 30 %.
Essay based on the presentation : 40 %.
Oral examen based on the essay: 10%.
Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
LMOD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English

Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English

Certificat universitaire en littérature

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General