Giants of German Prose
GRST 260
Spring 2016 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
GELT 260, COL 273 |
In this course significant novels and novellas written by German, Austrian, and Swiss authors between the 19th and 21st centuries will be carefully read and discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the portrayal of social and political issues, to narrative strategies, and to thematic and stylistic continuities and discontinuities in the cultures of the German-speaking regions. Several films based on works read in the course will be viewed and analyzed. Frequent short papers will be submitted, then returned for revision. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GRST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Theodor Fontane,EFFI BRIEST
Rainer Maria Rilke, THE NOTEBOOKS OF MALTE LAURIDS BRIGGE (selections)
Thomas Mann, DEATH IN VENICE
Franz Kafka, THE TRIAL
Hermann Hesse, STEPPENWOLF
Irmgard Keun, THE ARTIFICIAL SILK GIRL
Stefan Zweig, THE POST-OFFICE GIRL
Ingeborg Bachmann, THE THIRTIETH YEAR
Max Frisch, HOMO FABER
Short stories by Ilse Aichinger and Ingeborg Bachmann
Peter Handke, A SORROW BEYOND DREAMS
Christoph Hein, WILLENBROCK
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four short papers, each of which will be revised. A final examination. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance and participation are required. |
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