German Studies 211s - Creation and Production of a German Play

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Mount Holyoke College

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(Speaking-intensive course) Students write and stage an original one-act play in German. Students develop proficiency in the language through reading several short stories by authors such as Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Bertolt Brecht, Doris D?rie, and Judith Hermann, as well as theoretical writings on the theater; students will then rewrite one of the short stories as a play. Students write a substantial essay describing how they applied the specific theories of the theater to their original adaptation. The play will be performed at the annual German Theatre Festival and Competition hosted each spring by Mount Holyoke College. Meets either language requirement or Humanities I-A requirement D. Van Handle Prereq. Open to students who have completed an intermediate-level German course, or per permission of department chair.; 4 credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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