This course is a survey of German literature tracing its development from the 19th century through post-World War II. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed. At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency. Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible. Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in German.
This course is a survey of German literature tracing its development from the 19th century through post-World War II. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed. At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency. Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible. Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in German.
This course is a survey of German literature tracing its development from the 19th century through post-World War II. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed. At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency. Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible. Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in German.
