German literature 1945 to the present day
Lecturer to be appointed
8 points
* 2 hours per week
* First/Second semester
*
Clayton
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should have developed an advanced knowledge of German literature and culture in the second part of the 20th century, and a comprehensive understanding of the social, political and historical contexts in which this literature is located.
Synopsis Prose, poetry, drama and the media of the postwar period will be studied against the background of the sociopolitical changes in the German speaking countries. Current cultural trends and perspectives will be examined through a variety of texts, including literature, theatre, the print media and film.
Assessment Written (5000 words): 70%
* Examination (1 hour): 30%
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