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GERM216
Introduction to the Interpretation of Texts, Literary and Non-Literary
GERM216 FA
Next Offered in 9798 FA
This fifth-semester course, conducted in German, is meant to
provide a logical continuation of GERM214. Emphasis will be
put on the INTERPRETATION of different kinds of texts. The
texts to be read and analyzed will be divided between purely
literary works (poetry, drama, and prose) and, to a lesser
extent, expository works from areas of interest
represented by the class. This course counts toward the
German major but is specifically intended also as a course
for nonmajors.
MAJOR READINGS
A) Literary readings will include: 1) a
representative selection of poetry from the German
Classical, Romantic, later 19th- and early 20th-century
periods; 2) several dramas; 3) novellas and short stories.
B) Expository readings will include: articles from DIE ZEIT
and other contemporary journals and cultural publications.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Approximately five short
analytical papers and a term project. Quizzes only if
necessary. No final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
The course is
designed for: 1) students with language facility equivalent
to four semesters of college German who intend eventually to
take courses in German literature at the 300 level but who
would benefit from a semester's instruction in methodology
and analysis.
2) Those with the same four-semester preparation who want an
additional course but do not intend to pursue German
literature further.
3) Students planning to apply to the Wesleyan Program in
Germany who have completed GERM214 and feel they will
benefit from a pre-300-level course before going abroad.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
GERM214 or WUPG251 and WUPG252
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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