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GERM363
Literature of the 19th Century in the German-Speaking Countries
GERM363 SP
Crosslistings: COL 371
Next Offered in 9899 SP
A critical introduction to major literary figures from late
Romanticism to Realism. The texts will first be used to
explore various methods of literary interpretation and then
set against the background of literary history.
MAJOR READINGS
Heinrich Heine, poems; DIE BAEDER VON LUCCA
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, DAS GEMEINDEKIND
Georg Buechner, DANTONS TOD
Johann Nestroy, DER TALISMAN
Wilhelm Raabe, UNRUHIGE GAESTE
Theodor Fontane, DIE POGGENPUHLS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Four short essays (3 pp.), one
class report, one research paper (10 pages).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
All primary texts,
discussions and papers in German; some secondary literature
in English. Students should expect a larger-than-average
workload.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
GERM214 or WUPG251 and WUPG252 or GERM216 or GERM217
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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