FYSM 247 - WWI in European Lit & Film

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

By reading memoirs, journals, novels and poetry, and by viewing documentaries and feature films we will try to ascertain why World War I. is known as the "great" war. We will focus on the many different testimonies of French, English, German, Italian and American soldiers and civilians who experience war to have a sense of what that day to day life was like under these extra-ordinary circumstances. What changes did the war bring about What was gained by the bloody conflict if anything What was different from other wars this time How did women fare while their men were away How did the war affect the social class system that was in place To try to answer these questions we will deal with the works of Remarque, Barbusse, Japrisot, Graves, Owen, Tavernier, Junger and others. Student participation will comprise of a series of short papers and class presentations, and they will be expected to take turns leading the discussion. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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