Students understand the meaning of language style in literary works and the development of stylistics in general and German language stylistics. After taking this course, students understand and are able to explain, research, and apply the concepts, scope, varieties/types, and uses of stylistics in communicating orally and through writing, both creative writing and scientific writing in German. In practical activities, students work independently, in pairs and in groups. Assessment includes written tests, oral tests, and class participation.