| Course ID: | GRMN 3630. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Memory, History, Narrative |
Course
Description: | Personal and historical memory in literary texts. Discussion of "Geschichte" in its multiple meanings of history and story, questions of literary representation, and role of gender. Longer narratives supplemented by short stories, essays, interviews, and music that illuminate socio-historic contexts. Taught in German. |
| Oasis Title: | Memory, History, Narrative |
| Prerequisite: | GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015 |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | To gain an understanding of how personal and historical memory function in literary
texts. Students will be evaluated on the basis of in-class discussions and oral
presentations, written assignments, such as essays and web-ct postings, and a final exam. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Memory and history: the individual and the collective
2. Rethinking the nation
3. Remembrance and Jewish history
4. Commemoration
5. Sites of history and memory
6. Memoir and history
7. History and fiction |
| 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. |