This course focuses on the Antisemitic image of the Jew in the Austro-German literary and cultural imagination, from Martin Luther's "New Testament" translation to Timur Vermes' 2012 satirical novel "Look Who's Back." Students read canonical and lesser-known works, tracing the trajectory of the (Austro-German) Jewish experience in Germany and Austria.
Course Requirements:
The grade for this course will be calculated as follows:
Attendance: 25%
Active participation: 25%
Two German-language conversations with instructor 20%
Three essays and rewrites 30%
Intended Audience:
The course is designed for students who are prepared for the 300-level of German, who wish to improve their language skills in the areas of speaking and writing, as well as in reading and listening comprehension.
Class Format:
In-person, seminar format. All readings and discussions will be in German.