GERM3000 · German Studies

Runen zu Ruinen: Literarische Kultur

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Alexander Holt

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.3
Course: 4.3

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Alexander Holt

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.3
Course: 4.3

About this course

Conducted in German. A survey of German literary culture from inscriptions written in the rune alphabet through the Middle Ages to the ruins of 20th-century wars and exilic texts. Students will go on a field trip to the library and archives to exam manuscripts and book culture. Selected works will be analyzed against the background of historical events and European literary movements. Review of advanced grammar points, vocabulary building exercises, short writing assignments, and oral reports help students improve their overall proficiency in German.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.00 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.83 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 5.00 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.83 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for GERM3000. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.3	4.3
Fall 2022	1	3.3	4.3