UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & CULTURES

German 3050 German Literary Survey 1750-1918 Fall Semester 2014

Instructor: Dr. Christoph Weber Class meets: 11:00-12:20pm T/ R Email: [email protected] (WH 110) Office: LB 401-E Office phone: (940) 565-2569 Office hours: Tue: 3:30-4:30pm Main office phone: (940) 565-2404 Thu: 12:30-1:50pm (or by appointment)

Required Texts:

Waltraud Maierhofer and Astrid Klocke. Deutsche Literatur im Kontext 1750-2000. Focus Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-58510-263-1

Course description:

This course serves as an introduction of literary texts from the Enlightenment period to World War I published in the German-speaking realm. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of literary works and the discussion of thematically related topics of German culture. The reading of text excerpts by canonical German authors provides a window into the socio- political class struggles that shaped the course of German history from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Moreover, we build upon a wide range of foreign language skills in German 3050:

Reading: The close and careful reading of German texts is an integral component of this course. Thus, it is crucial that you set aside sufficient time to prepare yourself for the in-class discussion. I recommend investing in a good quality comprehensive German dictionary. You may also use an online dictionary as a supplementary tool: (http://dict.leo.org). Remember that your reading should point towards a general comprehension of the content. Do no get hung up on specific words. You may want to take a look at the questions assigned with the texts before you start reading, as they help you to seek out the main points.

Speaking and listening: Spoken German also constitutes an important part of the course. You will be expected to participate actively in class discussions and group work. During the semester, you will give one group presentation (a biographical sketch of an author we discuss in class). Note that it will NOT be sufficient to read out a written text (but key words on flash cards are allowed).

Grammar: You are expected to have a good grasp of intermediate German grammar concepts (although you are responsible for reviewing grammar that still presents you with difficulties, your instructor will be very happy to assist you in these efforts!!). Throughout the semester we will revisit some fundamental grammatical concepts. 1

Writing: Another focus will be on writing in German - to express ideas, convey information, and improve style and accuracy. You will write three summary papers (each of them giving a brief overview of the material covered in the previous class periods). Besides improving your linguistic skills, the summary papers also help you prepare for the midterm and final exams. In all writing assignments, the grade will be based on organization and content as well as accuracy of structures and forms.

Course Evaluation:

Attendance and Active participation 10% Grade Distribution: Homework 10% A = 100 – 90% Presentation (1) 10% B = 89.9 – 80% Quizzes (5) 10% C = 79.9 – 70% Summaries (3) 30% D = 69.9 – 60% Midterm Exam 15% F = 59.9 – 0% Final Exam 15%

Assignments/Course Requirements:

1. Blackboard: All course assignments and materials will always be posted on the GERM 3050 Blackboard site – if you are unable to attend a particular class, it is your responsibility to go to Blackboard to get that day’s assignment in the Hausaufgaben folder.

2. Attendance and class participation: Regular attendance is required. Repeated unexcused absences and tardiness will affect your grade significantly. Three tardies is the equivalent of one absence. Leaving class before the end of the period will be considered an absence. You are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences, whether excused or unexcused, without penalty. After three absences, your attendance grade will suffer in percent. After the twelfth absence, you will receive a failing grade for the entire class. Excused absences are only: A.) illness with doctor's documentation, B.) official university sponsored activities, and C.) the observance of certain religious holidays (see University Class Attendance Regulations in the UNT Policy Manual http://policy.unt.edu/policy/15-2-5 for details).

If your absence is excused, you may take an exam at a later time agreed to by the instructor. As to homework, if your absence is excused because of A or B, your NEXT homework grade will count double. If your absence is excused because of C, you can turn in any assignment at a later time agreed to by the instructor. If your absence is not excused, you will receive a grade of zero (0) for any homework assignment due that day and/or for any exam given that day.

Class participation is an essential foundation for learning a language. Consistent and constructive participation is expected from all students. Cellular phones must be switched off and kept out of sight. If it is visible to the instructor, you will receive a zero grade for participation on that day.

2 3. Summary Papers: Please format any of these works as follows: * Length: Varies with each assignment * Font: Times New Roman * Font Size: 12, double-spaced * Extra margin right: 2 inches * Always hand in a printed version! Do not send it as an e-mail attachment!

Failure to follow this format will result in a lower grade of up to 10 %!!

4. Midterm and Final Exam: At the middle and at the end of the semester, we will be taking a comprehensive exam in German. It will consist of questions on the readings and cultural topics discussed in class. In preparation of these exams, you will be turning in homework regularly. Note that taking notes during class will immensely help you!

General course and university guidelines:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: All work submitted in your name must be your own work. Submitting someone else’s (or a translator’s website’s) translation of your work is plagiarism. I encourage you to consult with the German tutor available in the Language Building or with me; however do not request proofreading help from your friends or relatives, as they will likely supply you with constructions that you cannot yet produce on your own and without explanations as to the how’s/why’s of these structures, thus preventing you form learning at your own pace.

The use of machine translators (aka computer translation) is strictly prohibited. Any assignment that is determined to have been translated from English by a computer will receive an F.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: In accordance with Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, UNT will allow a student who is absent from class for observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time. Students are required to file a written request with each professor within the first 15 days of the semester to qualify for an excused absence. A copy of the state rules and procedures regarding holy days and the form for notification of absence from each class under this provision are available from the Registrar’s Office.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM: Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrr

3 SPECIFICALLY FOR TAMS STUDENTS: If you are absent for any reason, you are required to file an absence report with Dr. Donna Fleming of the TAMS Academic Office. You must complete the “Absence Form” on the TAMS Academic Website. In addition, as your professor, I will send periodic attendance reports to the TAMS Academic Office. TAMS students are not allowed the use of computers in the classroom.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION: The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

STUDENT EVALUATION: The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class

If you have questions or concerns at any point during the semester, feel free to contact me. Plan on attending office hours at least once during the semester, even if it is just for an informal visit.

Furthermore, I encourage you to use Gesprächsrunde and German Club activities for additional speaking practice.

4 Vorläufiger Semesterplan: Ich behalte mir das Recht vor, während des Semesters Veränderungen anzubringen.

Themen: Termine / Hausaufgaben Woche Dienstag, 26.08. Willkommen & sich kennen 1 lernen Donnerstag, 28.08. I. Das „Lange“ 18. Jahrhundert Auswahl des Referatsthemas 1. Empfindsamkeit und Sturm angeben. und Drang Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und Kultur“ S. 4-7.

Woche Dienstag, 02.09. Goethe 2 Lesen DLiK: „Johann Wolfgang (von) Goethe“ S. 10 (first paragraph only); „Prometheus“ S. 11-12; S. 12-13 (concluding paragraph)

Donnerstag, 04.09. Gottfried August Bürger Lesen DLiK: „Kindermörderinnen“ S. 16-17.

Woche Dienstag, 09.09. 2. Die klassisch-romantische Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und 3 Epoche Kultur“ S. 26-29. a. Die Weimarer Klassik Quiz I Donnerstag, 11.09. Goethe Lesen DLiK: „Iphigenie“; „Das Weltbild der Klassik“ S. 32-34.

Woche Dienstag, 16.09. Schiller Lesen DLiK: „Tyrannenmord und 4 Recht auf Widerstand: : Wilhelm Tell“ S. 36-39.

Donnerstag, 18.09. b. Die Romantik Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und Kultur“ S. 46-49. Quiz II Woche Dienstag, 23.09. 1. Schreibprojekt 5 Lesen DLiK: „Novalis und die Blaue Blume“ S. 54-56. Referat Donnerstag, 25.09. Lesen DLiK: „Heinrich Heine“ S. 53-54. Referat Woche Dienstag, 30.09. II. Das 19. Jahrhundert Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und 6 3. Realismus als Epoche Kultur“ S. 68-72. a. Biedermeier und Vormärz Quiz III Donnerstag, 02.10. Louise Otto-Peters Lesen DLiK: „Die ‚Frauenfrage’: Louise Otto-Peters“ S. 78-79. Referat Woche Dienstag, 07.10. Georg Büchner Lesen DLiK: „Büchner: Der 7 Hessische Landbote“; „Woyzeck – Nur ein Kriminalfall?“ S. 74-77. Referat Donnerstag, 09.10. Midterm Woche Dienstag, 14.10. Film 8 Woyzeck Donnerstag, 16.10. Film Woyzeck 5 Woche Dienstag, 21.10. 9 Kein Unterricht

Donnerstag, 23.10. b. Der programmatische 2. Schreibprojekt Realismus Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und Kultur“ S.88-92.

Woche Dienstag, 28.10. Lesen DLiK: „Gottfried Keller: 10 Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe“ S. 96-97. Referat Donnerstag, 30.10. Lesen DLiK: „Theodor Fontane: Effi Briest (Roman, 1895)“ S. 93- 95. Referat Woche Dienstag, 04.11. 4. Jahrhundertwende 1900: Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und 11 Naturalismus und Symbolismus Kultur“ S. 106-109. Quiz IV Donnerstag, 06.11. Lesen DLiK: „Gerhart Hauptmann: Bahnwärter Thiel (Erzählung, 1888). S. 111-113. Referat Woche Dienstag, 11.11. Lesen DLiK: „Thomas Mann: 12 Tonio Kröger (Novelle, 1903) S. 116-117. Referat Donnerstag, 13.11. III. 20. Jahrhundert Lesen DLiK: „Geschichte und 5. Moderne: Zeit des Ersten Kultur“ S. 128-131. Weltkriegs Quiz V Woche Dienstag, 18.11. Else Lasker-Schüler und Georg 3. Schreibprojekt 13 Heym Lesen DLiK: „Else Lasker- Schüler“; „Georg Heym: ‚Der Krieg’ (1911). S. 137-139.

Donnerstag, 20.11. Lesen DLiK: „Hermann Hesse: Unterm Rad (Roman, 1905, 1906) S. 133-134. Referat Woche Dienstag, 25.11. Lesen DLiK: „Robert Musil: Die 14 Verwirrungen des Zöglings Törleß (Erzählung, 1909) S. 134-135.

Donnerstag, 27.11. Thanksgiving Kein Unterricht Woche Dienstag, 02.12. Lesen DLiK: „Franz Kafka :Die 15 Verwandlung (Erzählung, 1915) S. 139-141. Referat Donnerstag, 04.12. Rückblick & Reflexionen über den Kurs Woche 16 Schlussexamen

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