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German 311 : Modern German Classics

SEMESTER 2, 2018

15 points

 
Course Convenor: Dr Stephan Resch

 

Teacher: Dr Stephan Resch

 

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial

Mon 11-1 and Wed 3-4

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

This course examines in detail works of literary modernism written in German language with an emphasis on prose texts and drama from the first half of the twentieth century. Amongst authors discussed in previous iterations of this course are Hermann Hesse, Bertolt Brecht, Stefan Zweig, Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, Alfred Doeblin and others.

Classes will be taught in an interactive discussion based format with student participation a highly encouraged component of the course.

 Course outcomes:

A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:

  • acquire knowledge of some of the great literary works of the German language
  • understand how to read and critically examine a literary text 
  • acquire skills in essay writing and lead literary discussions with peers
  • connect literary texts with the social, cultural and political background in which they were created
  • improve their German reading skills

 Assessment Summary:

Coursework essay    40% (2500 words - due 17 September 2018)

2 oral moderations    20% (10% each, students need to sign up in first week)

Final exam                40%

Weekly Topics:

Week 1-3: Arthur Schnitzler - Leutnant Gustl

Week 4-6: TBA

Week 7-9: Stefan Zweig - Schachnovelle

Week 10-12: Max Frisch - Biedermann und die Brandstifter

 

Prescribed Texts:

TBA

 Recommended Texts:

TBA

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.

Course summary:

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