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Academic Year 2000/2001


European Romanticism: Origins of Modernity
COL 282 FA

Crosslistings:
GERM 287
GELT 287

The course will explore the proposition that most aspects of what we call modern or postmodern originated in the Romantic revolution around 1800. To validate this hypothesis we will investigate works of theory, literature, painting, and music. Special focus will be on the issues of transgression, the breaking down of borders, and the mingling of forms and genres to access and create new realities.

MAJOR READINGS

Major readings and presentations will include works by W. Wordsworth, J. Keats, J.W. von Goethe, E. Delacroix, T. Gericault, F. and A.W. Schlegel, R. Wagner, and N. Lermontov.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be three papers: two short (6-8 pages) and one longer (12-15 pages).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA COL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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