Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

GRMN 3335 German Literature I

Readings from representative works of German literature.

Registration Name

German Literature I

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GRMN-2202 or permission of instructor

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Read, understand, and analyze German texts from the early 20th century, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
  2. Discuss the impact of historical and cultural developments on German literature from 1900 to 1945.
  3. Expand their vocabulary in the context of literary analysis and historical/cultural discussion.
  4. Demonstrate an improved understanding of German grammar, particularly in written and spoken expression.
  5. Write critical essays that reflect both linguistic proficiency and an understanding of the literary works studied.
  6. Deliver oral presentations that engage with historical and literary topics in German.
  7. Demonstrate improved reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening skills through regular assignments and presentations.