Contemp German Lit

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This seminar-style course is designed to familiarize students with various aspects of German literature since 1945, focusing on the relationship between literary form and social/historical context. In addition to the pleasure of reading some outstanding examples of post-war German-language literature, the course provides an introduction to the literary tradition as it is part of the educated discourse in German-speaking societies today. The topical foci of the course are supported by the development and honing of writing and presentational skills through regular short papers on the readings and presentations on additional books.