Students will gain understanding of gender, history, and representation in works of
post-war women writers from German-speaking countries. Students will be evaluated on
the basis of in-class discussions and oral presentations, written assignments, such
as essays and extensive postings on WebCt, a midterm and a final exam.

1. Gender and Representation
2. What is "women's writing"?
3. Literature and Politics after WWII
4. The New Women's Movement
5. Women, peace, and environmentalism
6. Body politics
7. Coming to terms with German history
8. Gender, literature, and politics in unified Germany

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.