Introduction to German Poetry
3.0
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This class will introduce students to German poetry from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. We will read selected poems by Goethe, Eichendorff, Mörike, George, Hofmannsthal, Rilke, Trakl, Celan, and Bachmann. In addition we will read several theoretical reflections on poetry by literary critics and philosophers which examine the lyric form and the curious world that poetry constructs. Readings and discussion in German.
Fall 2012
Professor: Rochel e Tobias
Students said the professor was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They also liked the class discussions, which improved their German speaking skil s. The negative aspects of the course were that some of the readings were very difficult, and there was not enough time to ful y discuss some topics. Suggestions for improvement included focusing on fewer poems and discussing them more thoroughly or having short writing assignments to prepare students for the discussion. Students should know that the course is conducted at a high level of German, so they should be interested in improving their language skil s. It also helps to have some background in poetry or philosophy.