We will read and discuss short stories and poems from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Most of these works are from the last fifty years. In our discussions, we will explore contemporary issues and themes such as human relationships, love, loneliness, multi-culturalism, and the effects of poverty and of war. The stories and poems we will read will show an organic connection between the time and the literature. Important objectives of this course are improving reading ability, verbal expression, listening comprehension, and expanding vocabulary.
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This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge or German, particularly for participants in exchange programs and in the Semester Abroad Program with the Department of Political Science. Country and People. It's required for majors, and it's recommended for minors. The course offers a general introduction to the social, cultural, and political structures of modern Germany. See the instructors about this course .