Unreliable Narration in German Literature, Film, and Media

Unreliable narration has been employed as a literary strategy for centuries, with one of its most prominent examples from literary history being the 1816 novel Der Sandmann by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Yet, unreliable narration has become a more prevalent phenomenon in recent years, both in fiction as well as nonfiction. In this course we will examine and theorize how it has become such a trend; analyze examples from German literature, film, and media; and learn about narratological concepts that allow an adequate discussion of these works. 3 hrs. sem