GRMN0490A-S19
Unreliable Narration
Unreliable Narration in German Literature, Film, and Media
Unreliable narration has been employed as a literary strategy for centuries, with one of its most prominent examples from literary history being the 1816 novel Der Sandmann by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Yet, unreliable narration has become a more prevalent phenomenon in recent years, both in fiction as well as nonfiction. In this course we will examine and theorize how it has become such a trend; analyze examples from German literature, film, and media; and learn about narratological concepts that allow an adequate discussion of these works. 3 hrs. sem
Unreliable narration has been employed as a literary strategy for centuries, with one of its most prominent examples from literary history being the 1816 novel Der Sandmann by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Yet, unreliable narration has become a more prevalent phenomenon in recent years, both in fiction as well as nonfiction. In this course we will examine and theorize how it has become such a trend; analyze examples from German literature, film, and media; and learn about narratological concepts that allow an adequate discussion of these works. 3 hrs. sem
- Term:
- Spring 2019
- Location:
- Freeman CK2(FIC CK2)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 11, 2019 to May 13, 2019)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Maria Hofmann
- Subject:
- German
- Department:
- German
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR LIT LNG
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22427
- Subject Code:
- GRMN
- Course Number:
- 0490
- Section Identifier:
- A