GERM316 - Children's Literature in Germany

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Children's Literature in Germany
GERM 316 FA

Crosslistings:
COL 315

A careful examination of various older and modern texts will enable us to find answers to such questions as: Who were and are the authors, readers, publishers, and supporters of books for children? What are their educational goals and aesthetic criteria? What topics are (or are not) treated? What is the significance in these works of reality and fantasy?

MAJOR READINGS

The final reading list depends on the latest developments in this genre, i.e., most recent publications and award-winning books. The following authors will probably be included: Bayer, Busch, Ende, Grimm, Haertling, Hoffmann, Janosch, Kaestner, Kordon, Lindgren, Noestlinger, Pausewang, Preussler, Welsh, Woelfel.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three oral reports, five shorter papers, one final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A large amount of material will be treated. Participants should be prepared to read at least one book per session.

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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GERM214 OR (WUPG251 AND WUPG252) OR GERM216 OR GERM217

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Grant,Vera K.B.

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK412

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002