GERM 67 German Drama: Drama Queens: Madness on Stage
This course analyzes how dramatic literature captured significant changes in ideas on emotions, nerves and madness over the centuries. After a brief introduction into dramatic theory, we will read seminal works by German language dramatists from the 18 through the 21 centuries such as Schiller, Büchner, Schniztler, Brecht and Jelinek. The class will conclude wtih a public reading or performance. Conducted in German. Open to all classes.