150136 SE Taiwan Studies. Taiwanese Literature in German (translation) (2024W)

The seminar is conducted in German. The required viewing materials will be made available with English subtitles. The required readings will be in English, but participants are welcome to use Chinese materials in written papers and seminar assignments.

Each session consists of a brief contextual introduction followed by presentations and interactive discussions on the materials assigned for independent viewing and reading ahead of each session. Regular preparation of seminar materials and active participation are essential to the successful completion of the seminar.

The final written paper can either build on the content of the presentations or address a new topic chosen by the student and agreed with the course leader. It can be written in English or German.

All assignments must be fulfilled to attain a positive overall grade. The final paper must be passed to pass the course, regardless of the partial grades achieved in the other assignments.

Late submission penalties: One full grade will be deducted for each week (or part of a week) of delay, i.e., up to 1 week: -1; up to 2 weeks.

No more than 3 unjustified absences (three sessions) are allowed.

AI Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for editing, proofreading, and improving the quality and clarity of writing is permitted and encouraged (e.g. for checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word choice, language polishing and revision). The use of generative AI tools (text generation tools) to produce seminar papers or any other type of assignment is not permitted. This is prone to plagiarism and error (especially on highly specialized topics) and is against the principles of academic integrity. To ensure good academic practice, the lecturer may, on a case-by-case basis, ask students to reflect on their seminar work in an oral discussion. Students must successfully pass this discussion in order to receive a grade.