GER 3302 - Twentieth Century German Literature

Credits: 4
The course deals mainly with German literature of the 20th century. It was a century of destruction and devastation (World War I & II), of misery and suffering (the Holocaust and German expulsions), but also a century of reconstruction, reunification and prosperity. The darkest and most joyous parts of German history took place in the 20th century. In addition to reading and analyzing literary works by various German authors, students will study the historical, social and political situation of the various literary epochs covered in class. This study will be enhanced and augmented by viewing and discussing some films dealing with various topics of German history.
Prerequisites GER-2212 or GER-3000 level or placement.
McDaniel Plan: International Western; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding; Textual Analysis.