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GERM380
Dada and Expressionism
GERM380 SP
Crosslistings: COL 380
Next Offered in 9899 SP
An examination of the German literary and artistic scene
before, during, and immediately following World War I.
Emphasis on style as a reflection of a new vision of reality
and on writers' attempts to influence social and political
developments. Most of the works read will be plays or
poems, but some short stories and literary manifestos will
be included.
MAJOR READINGS
Strindberg, Wedekind, Sorge, Kaiser, Toller,
Brecht, Sternheim plays. Anthologies of Expressionist
poetry and short fiction. Dadaist texts and artistic
productions.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly short papers; several
oral reports; one long paper or creative project.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Regular attendance
and participation in class discussion expected.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
GERM214 or WUPG251 and WUPG252 or GERM216 or GERM217
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