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GERM284
History, Self and Society in Contemporary German Literature
GERM284 FA
Crosslistings: GELT284
Next Offered in 9899 FA
This course focuses on the last two decades of
German literary production in all the main German-speaking
countries (Federal Republic, the former German Democratic
Republic, Austria, and Switzerland); on the key themes and
dominant literary strategies and poetics; and on the dual
revolution in literature and politics.
MAJOR READINGS
Among the readings will be--subject to the
vagaries of publishers--works by Heiner Mueller, Christa
Wolf, Christoph Hein, Adolf Muschg, Thomas Bernhard, Botho
Strauss, and others. All will be read in English
translation.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be no exams; one
short and one long paper, independently researched.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Knowledge of recent
German history helpful; part of the preparation for class
will come from news magazines, journals, etc.
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 Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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