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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Fall 2022 |
Registration ID | GERMB201001 |
Course Title | Intro to German Studies-Women’s Experiences of History |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | German |
Instructor | Reif,Margaret S. |
Times and Days | MW 02:40pm-04:00pm
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Room Location | DAL6 |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2013 Emphasis on the development of conversational, writing and interpretive skills through an introductory study of German political, cultural and intellectual life and history, including public debate, institutional practices, mass media, cross-cultural currents, folklore, fashion and advertising. Taught in German. Course content may vary. Current topic description: This course considers German-language works that focus on women's experiences and recollections of major historical events of the 20th- and 21st centuries, such as the turn of the century, the post-war period, division of Germany and multiculturalism. Selected works include television, film, dramas and short stories such as the Netflix series Charité (2017), Friedrich Dürrenmatt's Der Besuch der alten Dame (1956), Claudia Rusch's collection of short stories Meine freie deutsche Jugend (2005), and works from May Ayim, Yoko Tawada and Emine Özdamar.; Current topic description: This course considers German-language works that focus on women’s experiences and recollections of major historical events of the 20th- and 21st centuries, such as the turn of the century, the post-war period, division of Germany and multiculturalism. Selected works include television, film, dramas and short stories such as the Netflix series Charité (2017), Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s Der Besuch der alten Dame (1956), Claudia Rusch’s collection of short stories Meine freie deutsche Jugend (2005), and works from May Ayim, Yoko Tawada and Emine Özdamar Approach: Writing Attentive; Haverford: A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts) (A), Humanities (HU) Enrollment Cap: 15; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Placement Exam; Permission of Instructor; |
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