Attention is given to domestic developments in the Federal Republic of Germany as well as to international events as they concern Germany. A survey of German literature from 1770 to 1890. The course will focus on important works by Goethe and Schiller, German Romanticism, and the literature of the later-19th century. The course also will discuss more recent literature. The primary emphasis is given to the German texts of the operas, but students are given the opportunity to listen to German language recordings of the operas and to investigate the unity of poetry and music.
Attention is given to the literary trends of the times.
Readings, discussions and tests are primarily in the German language. The subject matter of these courses, announced in the annual Class Schedule, will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. The subject matter of these courses, announced in the annual Class Schedule, will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses.