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GERM355
Seminar in the Modern German Lyric
GERM355 FA
Crosslistings: COL 323
Not Currently Offered
This course includes close readings of works by masters of
20th-century poetry, including Hugo von Hofmannsthal,
Christian Morgenstern, Rainer Maria Rilke, Stefan George,
Georg Trakl, Gottfried Benn, Bertolt Brecht. Toward the end
of the semester, we shall direct our attention to works by
two or three outstanding post-World War II poets. Part of
the work of this semester may consist of translating a
selection of poems.
MAJOR READINGS
There will be approximately ten paperback
texts purchased through a book importer and sold directly
to students.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Oral presentations on the
authors and assigned readings. About three short
interpretive papers and one major term paper. A few brief
quizzes during the course of the semester. No final
examination. (Some translation of selected works; see
above).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Regular
participation in class discussion required.
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-22-1999
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