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.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA GERM Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: GERM214(WUPG251 AND WUPG252) OR GERM216 OR GERM217
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