| Course ID: | GRMN 3610. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Discourses of Post-War Literature |
Course
Description: | Post-war German-speaking literature and ideas. Traces literary themes and topics and analyzes their social, political, and cultural context. Includes aftermath of World War II (philosophical, political, cultural, economic), feminism, new politics of the 60s/70s, terrorism, foreigners/guestworkers/immigrants, East and West Germany, Generation X. Taught in German. |
| Oasis Title: | Discourses of Post-War Lit |
| Prerequisite: | GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015 |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Overview of post-war German speaking literature; learn about
events, topics, and ideas that influenced life in German
speaking countries between 1945 and 2000; understand connections
between the political, social, and cultural lives of a nation;
improve German language skills on all four (reading, writing,
listening, and speaking) levels. |
| Topical Outline: | *Historical overview of German speaking post-war literature
*Aftermath of WWII
*Political, social, economic, and cultural reconstruction of
Germany after 1945
*Terrorism and the 70s
*Germany and its foreigners
*Questions of feminism
*Relationship between East and West Germany
*Post-Wall Germany
*The German 'Generation X' |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students are expected to conform to the UGA Student Honor Code.
The instructor will communicate to students the required
documentation for written assignments, what constitutes
authorized assistance in course assignments and the effect
of dishonesty or unauthorized assistance upon grading. |