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Familiarizes students with major works of German literature from the 18th century to the present. Readings and extensive discussions of German prose fiction, poetry, and drama. Gives general overview of literary periods and introduction to different forms of literary analysis and interpretation. Discusses relation of author to audience, imitation of reality versus experimentation with reality, intertextuality, and the social and historical context of literary texts. Authors include Lessing, Goethe, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Kafka, Brecht, Bachmann, Böll, Dürrenmatt, and Sebald. Taught in German. Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474

Prereqs:  21F.404 or 21F.474

Units: 3-0-9(U)