GERM 3311: Literature of the Late Eighteenth Century Winter 2007
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Mount Allison University

Instructor: Renata Schellenberg

Schedule: T Th 13:00 - 14:20
Crabtree 314364 - 2477
rschelle@mta.ca

Course Description:
This course aims to introduce students to the rich diversity of late eighteenth-century German literature and to explore the emergence of a national literary identity. Texts from a variety of different genres will be read in order to demonstrate the complexity of expression available and to elucidate the unique features of the cultural and literary movements of the epoch. Historical developments will be discussed to provide additional context to the readings. The course will be conducted in seminar format, and will include lectures, individual presentations and class discussions.

Marking Scheme:
Participation: 25%
Presentation: 15%
Journal: 10%
Essay: 30%
Tests (2): 20%

Required Texts:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Die Leiden des jungen Werthers.
Heinrich Leopold Wagner. Die Kindermörderin.
Die deutsche Literatur in Text und Darstellung: Klassik. (Reclam)
Die deutsche Literatur in Text und Darstellung: Sturm und Drang und Empfindsamkeit. (Reclam)
Handouts and additional materials will be provided by the instructor.