Course Description
Discussion of texts by German/Austrian writers and artists who responded to and participated in political movements of the nineteenth century. Texts address the Napoleonic Wars, democratic visions, the mid-century revolts, women's rights, Jewish emancipation, and the rise of nationalism. Taught in German.
Athena Title
Revolution, Revolt, Nationism
Prerequisite
GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will gain a familiarity with the important issues facing the German-speaking world in the 19th century and read important works of literature from the era. Students will be evaluated on the basis of in-class discussions, written essay assignments, and in-class exams.
Topical Outline
The French Revolution and Its Impact on the German-speaking World: 1. Democratic Aspirations 2. Repressive and Conservative Forces The Wars of Liberation and their Aftermath The Conservative Turn Among Romantic Artists-the Biedermeier Era The Rise of a New Generation-Young Germany The Literature of the 1848 Revolution The Rise of Movements for Women's and Jewish Emancipation Shattered Dreams: The Turn Inward to Home, Hearth, and a Rural Ideal Responses to Industralization: Ruralism, Unionization, Socialism A National Dream Realized: The Founding of the Second Reich Socially Critical vs. Nationalist Literature
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureSyllabus