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COL 282
European Romanticism: Origins of Modernity
COL 282 FA
Crosslistings: GERM287, GELT287
Next Offered in 9900 FA
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: Discussion Lecture Slide and Music
Presentations
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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