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GERM384

Lust and Disgust in Austrian Literature Since 1945
GERM384 FA

Crosslistings: COL 384
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 20 3 Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM;NoYes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This course will examine both major and minor figures of Austrian literature since 1945. Special attention will be given to these writers' tendency to disassociate themselves from a specifically German tradition and to pursue characteristic themes and concerns. These include the myth of Austria as the first victim of Hitler, the musicality of Austrian prose, and the fetishization of literary language. Representative authors will include prose writers such as Ingeborg Bachmann and Thomas Bernhard as well as experimental poets such as Ernst Jandl and Norbert Kaser.

MAJOR READINGS

Ingeborg Bachmann, DAS DREISSIGSTE JAHR,
SIMULTAN
Thomas Bernhard, DER STIMMENIMITATOR, ALTE MEISTER
Ilse Aichinger, SCHLECHTE WOERTER
Elfriede Jelinek, DIE KLAVIERLEHRERIN
Ernst Jandl, LAUT UND LUISE
Norbert Kaser, GEDICHTE, PROSA, BRIEFE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four short papers (3pp.), one research essay (8pp.), one classroom presentation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GERM217 or WUPG251 and WUPG252

Section 01
Lensing, L
Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: Mixed
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 2
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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