GERM380

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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

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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