GER 436 IMAGINING "AMERIKA"

An examination of German-American cultural exchange from the end of the 19th Century and into the 21st Century. The course explores the ways "Amerika" is represented in German-language literature, film, and popular culture. Texts include Kafka's Amerika, Handke's Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied, and readings from Adorno and Anderson; films include Der verlorene Sohn and Schultze gets the blues.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

One 300-level German course, its equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Attributes

AGER, WLC