GRMN 3336 German Literature II

A continuation of GRMN 3335; in-depth readings from representative works of German literature.

Registration Name

German Literature II

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 literary texts from 1945 to the present, including fiction, drama, poetry, and essays.
2. Discuss the influence of historical and cultural developments - such as postwar reconstruction, the Cold War, reunification, migration, and minority representation - on German literature and society.
3. Expand vocabulary within the context of literary interpretation, social critique, and cultural discourse.
4. Demonstrate enhanced grammatical accuracy and complexity in both spoken and written German, especially in academic and analytical contexts.
5. Write critical essays in German that reflect both linguistic proficiency and a nuanced understanding of literary texts and their contexts.
6. Prepare and deliver oral presentations in German that explore key themes, authors, and cultural-historical topics from the course.
7. Improve reading comprehension, writing fluency, and oral proficiency through consistent engagement with authentic texts, discussions, and assignments.