GERM362

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GERM362

Transgressions GERM362 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A study of women protagonists in 19th-century German novels and novellas by female and male authors. We will examine how authors portray women who cross the established social and emotional boundaries of their world, and how their transgressions either subvert or reinforce the values of the dominant society. Close reading of the texts and some general background readings are required. Films and videos will be incorporated whenever available.

MAJOR READINGS

Heinrich von Kleist, DIE MARQUISE VON O...
Adalbert Stifter, BRIGITTA
Theodor Fontane, EFFI BRIEST
and selected works by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, Louise
von Francois, Lou Andreas-Salome, Hermann Sudermann, and
Franziska von Reventlow.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Reading journal, oral report, one final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Active participation in class discussion expected.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: GERM214 or GERM216 or GERM217 or WUPG251 and WUPG252

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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