GRN4385

Age of Goethe ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Axel Fliethmann

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

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.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this subject students should have developed a sound understanding of German cultural life in the age of Geothe (1749-1832); acquired a detailed knowledge of the fundamental changes in German literary and intellectual life during the period; and developed the ability to read and analyse important and representative texts in their social and historical context.

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

Contact Hours: 3 hours (3 x seminars) per week

Prerequisites: Advanced German Studies 1, part 2 or above; or equivalent