An overview of major prose works from Germany, Austria and by German-speaking authors, written during the last century. Authors include Kafka, Böll, Grass and Jenny Erpenbeck’. Aspects of literary history and theory, as well as the social context of the works will be discussed.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse and evaluate literature.
2. Contextualize literature within an evolving German society.
3. Develop awareness of the contribution of German literature to world literature.
4. Develop significantly increased reading skills.
5. Develop improved speaking and writing skills in German.

Tutorial assessment throughout the semester (10%) [LOs 1, 2, 4, 5]

An essay of 1200-1500 words, worth 40%, due semester teaching break [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

An essay of 1500-1800 words, worth 50%, due during the exam period [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

7.5 hours/week reading of primary texts and secondary literature.

GERM2106 Intermediate German 2 or equivalent competence

(recommended) GERM3007 (Advanced German 1)

Any other German language course or option. Literature courses in other languages, while not required, are of course recommended.

The first 20 pages of the reading brick, available on Wattle.

Will be made available on the course Wattle site.