(in Polish) Literatura niewygodna. O co spierają się Niemcy po 1945 r.? 3302-LNN-OG

Through literary texts and film, we will explore the events and themes that were crucial for German society (and, to a lesser extent, for Austrian society) after World War II. We will address, among other things, Nazism and its consequences for these societies, migration from and to Germany, the postwar division of the country, and its current repercussions.
Most of the texts on the reading list have also sparked very heated public debates in Germany and Austria, which shows that they touched on painful topics: after all, writers and books that address issues truly important to readers are the ones that become the subject of controversy. The classes are devoted primarily to texts that have sparked above-average interest and, in many cases, even public outrage. Each literary text is presented within a broader historical and cultural context. As a result, the course not only provides an opportunity to engage with excellent literary works but also allows students to refresh and expand their knowledge of German-speaking countries.

Course coordinators

Justyna Górny

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Remote learning

Learning outcomes

Upon completion and successful completion of the course, the student will be familiar with
- basic facts regarding the history of Germany after 1945
- literary texts related to these facts
- important German public debates after 1945
Graduates will be able to:
- apply the research skills they have acquired, including the critical analysis
of cultural works and social phenomena, as well as the compilation and presentation of results, including
the use of advanced information technologies, while adhering to ethical principles
- independently acquire and verify knowledge about postwar German history and Polish-German relations,
- critically analyze the portrayal of German history in the media
Graduates are prepared to:
- work in a group
--verify information from various sources regarding history

Assessment criteria

Presentation to the group, individual meetings (if necessary)
Two absences are permitted; each additional absence (for valid reasons) must be made up during an individual meeting, and a short essay on one of the missed topics must be submitted.

Bibliography

R. Klüger, żyć dalej (excerpt)
W.G. Sebald, Wojna powietrzna i literatura (excerpt)
A. Seghers, Tranzyt (excerpt)
Th. Mann, Niemieccy słuchacze! (excerpt)
H. Böll, Zwierzenia clowna (excerpt)
R. Hochhuth, Namiestnik (excerpt)
G. Grass, Blaszany bębenek (excerpt)
Baader-Meinhof, reż. U. Edel, 2008 (excerpt)
T. Bernhard, Plac Bohaterów (excerpt)
Ch. Wolf, Co pozostanie (excerpt)
J. Schalansky, Szyja żyrafy (excerpt)
D. Ohde, W sztucznym świetle (excerpt)

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes: