Summer School - Schlüsselwerke der deutschen Literatur von der Klassik bis zur Gegenwart, 2022, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Publish Date: Mar 20, 2022

Deadline: Jun 25, 2022

Event Dates: from Jul 23, 2022 12:00 to Aug 20, 2022 12:00

This course provides an overview of the history of German literature from the 18th to the 21st century.
Starting from the knowledge that the psychological sensitivities of an age are reflected in literature, and supported by reading and discussing representative texts - e.g. from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heinrich Heine, Franz Kafka, Bertolt Brecht or Ferdinand von Schirach - the focus of the seminar is based on the following questions: What desires, demands and utopias can be found in the literature? How influential are the developments of the history of thought, social upheavals and technological innovations on literary expression? What interplay exists between art, music and literature? Can fiction also be seen as inspiration for social changes? And: how do the respective authors corporate literary legacies into their own works?
A valid and living impression of literary development from the classical period to the present will not only be provided through texts, but also through film clips and virtual excursions. For instance, we will obtain deeper insight into the art of the Romantic period with a virtual tour through the Alte Nationalgalerie and will also get a digital impression of the “Topography of Terror” exhibition (documentation and visitor center on the topic of National Socialism in German history).

Course leader
Dr. Anja Richter

Target group
Aside from the language requirements, participants must not exhibit any special knowledge
of German literature or history. The seminar is directed toward students of various majors
who are interested in German literature and its historical connections from the classic period
to the modern day.

Credits info: 5 EC

ECTS credits

Fee info
EUR 1250: course fee
EUR 90: program fee

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Disciplines

Culture

Literature

Writing

Study Levels

BA

Graduate

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Master’s

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Opportunity Types

Online

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Germany