German 341
Modern German Theater: From Brecht to Handke
Full course for one semester. We will read and discuss plays by
such playwrights as Brecht, Dürrenmantt, Frisch, Weiss, Hochhuth,
Müller, Kipphardt, Kroetz, Speer, and Handke. The readings will be
augmented with theoretical writings from such subjects as epic
theatre, social realism, documentary theatre, "Sprechstücke," and
the folk play. The sociopolitical background will also be
discussed. Conducted in English. Students taking the course for
German literature credit will meet once a week in an extra seminar.
Conference. Cross-listed as Literature 341. Not offered 2005-06.
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