GRMN0430A-S17
German Comedy
German Comedy
Even though the German literatures abound with comedies, humor is rarely mentioned as a German trait. In this course we will challenge the notion of “humor” as a universal, and examine the general ramifications that frame the comical as a cultural phenomenon. Drawing on theoretical texts such as Freud’s Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious (1905), we will discuss the German sense of humor and its manifestations in everyday life as well as in literary representations. Readings include texts by G. E. Lessing, F. v. Kleist, H. v. Hofmannsthal, and P. Süskind. (Formerly GRMN 0338) 3 hrs. sem.
Even though the German literatures abound with comedies, humor is rarely mentioned as a German trait. In this course we will challenge the notion of “humor” as a universal, and examine the general ramifications that frame the comical as a cultural phenomenon. Drawing on theoretical texts such as Freud’s Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious (1905), we will discuss the German sense of humor and its manifestations in everyday life as well as in literary representations. Readings include texts by G. E. Lessing, F. v. Kleist, H. v. Hofmannsthal, and P. Süskind. (Formerly GRMN 0338) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2017
- Location:
- Freeman CK1 FIC CK1
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Bettina Matthias
- Subject:
- German
- Department:
- German
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR, LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22119
- Subject Code:
- GRMN
- Course Number:
- 0430
- Section Identifier:
- A