GRN4385

Age of Goethe

(ART)

P Thomson

12 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Advanced German Studies 1, part 2 or above; or equivalent

Synopsis: This unit offers a comprehensive account of literary and cultural life in Germany during the age of Goethe; the "golden age" of German culture and the formative epoch in literature, music and philosophy. Centrally important texts are read for their contribution to this era and as representative examples of the various movements and developments which make it up.

Assessment: 2 essays in German (1000 words each): 20% + 2 essays on German texts (2500 words each): 50% + 2 exams (1h each): 30%