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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-03-1998




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