GRN3250 - German travel writing from the 18th to the 20th century

Leader(s): Dr Christiane Weller

Offered

Not offered in 2009

Synopsis

This unit introduces German fictional and non-fictional travel accounts from the 18th, 19th and early 20th century as well as theoretical concepts related to the experience of travel, exploration and colonisation. The encounter with the foreign, in Europe or overseas, and the self-definition of the traveller will be investigated.

Assessment

Essay (2500 words, in English or German): 60%
Class Paper (500-1000 words): 20%
Exam (1 hour): 20%

Contact hours

3 hours (3 x seminars) per week

Prerequisites

GRN2325 or higher