Using Ivan Kl ma's The Spirit of Prague as our guide to the Czech experience, we will begin our survey with Jaroslav Hasek's subversively comic novel The Good Soldier Svjek , followed by the nightmarish world of Franz Kafka's The Trial . Because we will situate the literature in its historical context, you will also gain insight into Czech history and culture in particular, as well as the relationship between literature and history in general. In this course you will be expected to read carefully and thoughtfully, and to attend and participate in class regularly. You will be allowed to use your texts for the essay portion of each exam. The final is non-cumulative.
Attendance is mandatory.
Once the grade is computed, attendance will be factored in as listed above. I never saw another butterfly . . .