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 2, MWF, 9:55, Love
Readings will include representative works of twentieth century prose, lyric poetry, and drama, as well as autobiographical writings and essays; the visual arts and film will be among the cultural topics studied. Besides daily participation in class discussion, the course work will include informal response papers, two essays, and two exams. The course is conducted in German.
Required textbooks:
- Bertolt Brecht, Der gute Mensch von Sezuan (Suhrkamp 73) ISBN 3-518-10073-4
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Die Physiker (Diogenes 23047). ISBN 3-_257-23047-8.
- A xeroxed course reader.
