German

Modern Drama in English Translation: 221

A study of selected modern German, Austrian, and Swiss dramatic works that represent the Germanic world view. Major themes of contemporary life to be explored include war and peace, an expanding universe and human consciousness, personal and linguistic isolation, the natural environment, supply and demand, and values and meaning as exemplified in drama. Also listed as GERM 221. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Staff.

20th Century Narrative Fiction: 222

A close reading and critical study of novels and other major examples of narrative fiction with special emphasis on the works of a particular writer (for example, the novels of Thomas Mann), or place, or period (for example, Exile Literature or East German narrative fiction). Also listed as GERM 222. Offered every third year. Three hours. Staff.

The New German Cinema: 227

This course is designed for both German majors and general FLET students. We will study content and form/techniques of ca. 12 films of the period between 1966 and 1990; the major directors, who are known for their exploration of and experimentation with the film medium include Alexander Kluge, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Volker Schl�ndorff, Margarethe von Trotta, Helma Sanders-Brahms, Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog, Helke Sander. The study and discussion of these films gives students an overview of this important phase in the history of modern German film, while exposing them to cultural and political issues facing Germany in the Cold War era, and introducing them to the basics of film analysis. Three hours of the course will be conducted in English, one hour in German. German majors will complete all written work in German. Offered alternate years. Four hours.