German Literature and Culture, 1150-1750

3 units

Exploration of medieval and early modern literature and culture within sociohistorical contexts. Genres and themes vary and may include visual culture, representation, the development of fictionality and historical writing, questions of race, gender, and class, courtly culture, law, magic and marvels, medical and scientific epistemologies. Readings may include such genres as the heroic epic, drama, Minnesang, the courtly novel, the Arthurian epic, fables, the novella, religious or devotional literature, witch tracts, pamphlets, political writings, the Volksbuch, the picaresque novel, and the essay. Discussion, readings, and papers in German. Prerequisite: German 302D and German 340C/340D OR German 341/341D OR German 342/342D