GRMN 3410A
20th Century German Literature
20th Century Literature of the German Speaking Countries
Based on literary texts of various lengths the course explores issues of cultural and historical importance as reflected by literature throughout the century. The course aims at expansive classroom discussions, creative writing assignments of increasing difficulty, students' presentations on different literary topics and also incorporates audio and video material appropriate and related to the various literary pieces being elaborated on in class.
Required texts: Thomas Mann, Tristan; Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Die Physiker; Bernhard Schlink, Der Vorleser; and stories and poetry as handouts
Note: Students at the fourth level are encouraged to take the examination Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung administered through the Goethe Institute in Boston for a small fee.
- Schedule
- 9:00am-1:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jun 28, 2010 to Aug 13, 2010)
- Location
- Main Campus: PRS (Pearsons)
- Instructors
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Wegel, Christina J.
cwegel@middlebury.edu
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