German 221: Introduction to German Literature and Culture I, 3 cr.
Prerequisites: German 204 or 225, or placement at 5th-semester level and consent of instructor.
Lec. 1, MWF, 8:50, Mani
(If you have taken advanced-level literature courses in German, you need the consent of the instructor.)
This course introduces students to the study and interpretation of German literature and cultural topics. We will read and discuss a variety of literary and cultural texts, such as short stories, plays, poems, autobiographical writings and essays. These course materials include texts by authors such as Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Christa Wolf, as well as contemporary authors such as Emine Sevgi Özdamar and Yoko Tawada. Along with the development of reading, speaking and writing skills, the course provides an introduction to the interpretation and analysis of literary texts. The language of the course is German. The final grade is based on the following four components: class participation, essays, presentations (Referate), and in-class exams.
Required Texts:
- Course Reader (available through College Library Reserves)
