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GERM382

On Writing, Self and Other in Contemporary German Literature
GERM382 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

Recent developments in German literature have clustered around a new questioning and positioning of the relationship between writing and existence, society and art, politics and self. These and other issues will be explored through and in the works of contemporary German word artists (Schriftsteller).

MAJOR READINGS

Among the many texts read will be works
published since 1980 by Adolf Muschg, Paul Nizon, Christa
Wolf, Peter Schneider, Elfriede Jelinek, Irmtraud Morgner,
and others. Our focus will be on prose works and, where
available, poetics by the authors read.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

No examinations; short papers, an oral report and one final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: GERM214 or GERM216 or GERM217 or WUPG251 and WUPG252

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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