Course
Course 15 credits • LIVR82
The course focuses on a number of key post-war German novels, especially novels from the 1950s and the literary situation related to the influential Gruppe 47. The novels are studied in detail against the background of the political and societal situation after the end of World War II, addressing especially issues of guilt and reconciliation with the previous generation.
The course is an elective component of the Master of Arts programme in Literature – Culture – Media. It is also offered as a freestanding course.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-06-07
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-72355
Eligibility:
Successful completion of 90 higher education credits in the subjects of Comparative Literature, English, French, German, Spanish or Russian Literature, or the equivalent.
Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 27 January at 10.15 – 12.00 in LUX:B129
Teachers:
Alexander Bareis