FALL QUARTER 2011

Critical Approaches to German Literature

Germanics 311
5 Credits

Jane K. Brown MWF 9:30-10:20 DEN 314 (A)

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● What students can expect to learn from the course

● General method of instruction

● Recommended preparation for success in the course

● General nature of assignments

● Basis on which grades are assigned

What students can expect to learn from the course:

This course is designed to introduce students to the various literary genres of the German tradition (lyric, prose, and drama) using examples from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. Students learn to apply the mechanics of analyzing poetry, prose, and drama to a meaningful interpretation of the individual texts.

General method of instruction:

The general method of instruction is through lectures and classroom discussions. The language of instruction is German.

Recommended preparation for success in the course:

We recommend that the student have completed German 203 or equivalent.

General nature of assignments:

Readings of up to 30 pages of text in German (depending on difficulty) are assigned for every class meeting. Students write three 5-6 page papers on assigned topics relating to the three genres.

Basis on which grades are assigned:

Grades are based on participation and written assignments.