126-470 Modern German Literature and Society

This subject is taught in German. Formerly available as 126-031. Students who have completed 126-031 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

37.5 points of second/third-year subjects in German language. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed 37.5 points of European studies at second/third year, see Prerequisites.

This subject examines German literary, social and cultural history from 1930 to the present through a study of selected readings. Students should gain an understanding of the socially critical function of literature throughout this period, and be introduced to German dissident writing, in particular since 1960.

• have acquired skills in research, critical thinking and contextualising information;

• have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly through oral presentations and esays in German.

A 1000 word class paper during semester (3rd year) and a 1200 word class paper during semester (4th year) 30%, and an essay of 3000 words (end of semester) (3rd year) 4000 words (end of semester) (4th year) 70%.