American Literary History II: World War I to the Present - Detailseite

In this course, which is offered in conjunction with the lecture on American Literary History from World War I until today, we will look more closely at selected texts from literary Modernism to early 21^st century literature. Specifically, we will situate the works in their historical contexts and discuss salient themes as well as narrative technique. In order to receive credit for this course, you will have to take part in a group presentation of a specific text.

In order to have groups of comparable size, students are required to sign up for the course of their choice on lists posted on the blackboard opposite room 2010 after March  21, 2011.