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Academic Year 2000/2001

Seminar in the Modern German Lyric
GERM 355 FA
Crosslistings:
COL 323

This course includes close readings of works by masters of 20th-century poetry, including Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Christian Morgenstern, Rainer Maria Rilke, Stefan George, Georg Trakl, Gottfried Benn, Bertolt Brecht. Toward the end of the semester, we shall direct our attention to works by two or three outstanding post-World War II poets. Part of the work of this semester may consist of translating a selection of poems.

MAJOR READINGS

There will be approximately ten paperback texts purchased through a book importer and sold directly to students.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Oral presentations on the authors and assigned readings. About three short interpretive papers and one major term paper. A few brief quizzes during the course of the semester. No final examination. (Some translation of selected works; see above).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular participation in class discussion required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GERM214 (WUPG251 AND WUPG252) OR GERM216 OR GERM217 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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