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The novel Effingers by Gabriele Tergit tells the story of two jewish families from the 19th century until World War II. The novel offers a kaleidoscopean view to the beginning of modernity, including social, economic and feminist perspectives. It is also a novel about jewish emancipation and about antisemitism. Last but not least it is a Berlin novel. Gabriele Tergit was a wellknown journalist and author in Berlin in the 1920s. She wrote Effingers in her time of emigration. After World War II there was few interest in Germany to publish and to read the novel. It was not until the year 2019 that a new edition became a huge success.
In this course we will read and discuss the novel together focussing on topics like the presentation of urban life and society, industrialisation, jewish communities, womens movement and the rise of nationalsocialist power. At the same time we have to examine the literary composition and style of Tergits writing. We also will ask for the reasons of the changing reception of this artwork.
Language Requirements: German B2, English B2
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- The detailed syllabus for this course is available on the Berlin Perspectives website:
https://hic.hu-berlin.de/en/berlin-perspectives/courses
- This course is part of the Berlin Perspectives program for international exchange students. Regular degree-seeking students are also welcome to attend within the elective part of their study program. Courses are offered by the Career Center as part of the elective program üWP.
- Berlin Perspectives seminars are specifically designed for undergraduate-level As a Master's student, please check with your university beforehand to confirm whether the study points can be recognized.
- Upon completion of the seminar, students will receive 5 ECTS.
- Places are allocated via Agnes through a lottery procedure (not on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Registration for the Winter Semester 2024/25 is open until Wednesday, 9 October, 16:00 (4:00pm).
If you have missed the registration deadline, it is still possible to register for the waiting list on Agnes.
- You will be notified by 11 October 2024 if you have been allocated a place.
- If you are in, please make sure to attend the first session to confirm your participation. If you have changed your mind about the course, kindly sign out in Agnes. Other students will be happy to take your place in the seminar.
- If are on the waiting list, there is still a chance of moving up in the first few weeks of the semester if other students decide to drop the course. In that case, please inform the teachers of your interest.
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