Course Description
The construction of gender, history, and representation in novels, poems, and essays of post-war women writers from German-speaking countries. Explores how femininity and feminism inform lives and texts. Taught in German.
Athena Title
Post-War Women Writers
Prerequisite
GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
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.
Topical Outline
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
Syllabus