German Drama Before Naturalism

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German drama from its beginnings up to the advent of Naturalism. A study of the most significant German dramatists of the first part of the nineteenth century and earlier periods. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Students will be familiarized with drama theory, including the Aristotelian approach and the 18th century dramas that were created in response to it. 2. Students will learn about aesthetics and ethics in cultural history, explore the differences between such movements as Storm and Stress and Weimar Classicism, the Bourgeois play and the Brechtian drama and variations in between. 3. This course will enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills in the target language of German and will provide cultural knowledge and improve students’ global competency. View Class Schedule