die Poetikvorlesung
Translation
lecture on poetics, poetics lecture
Examples
Ich besuche eine Poetikvorlesung an der Universität.
I am attending a lecture on poetics at the university.
Der Autor hält eine Poetikvorlesung.
The author is giving a lecture on poetics.
Grammar Patterns
to give/attend ((a lecture on poetics)) The author is giving a lecture on poetics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Literaturseminar (literature seminar), Dichterlesung (poetry reading)
Etymology
A compound of 'Poetik' (poetics) and 'Vorlesung' (lecture). 'Vorlesung' comes from 'vor-' (before) + 'lesen' (to read), literally 'to read before' an audience.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Poetik' (poetics) + 'Vorlesung' (lecture). It's simply a lecture about poetics.