Reading and Teaching Literature to Portray Sociological Change: German Realist Novella as a Vehicle to Reflect Social Upheaval

Abstract

German Realist Novella between 1840 and 1860 portray the disruption of rural economic and sociological structures in rural and urban life—using literature to portray social change. The texts covered include canonical works by Annette von Dröste Hüllshoff, Theodor Storm, and Gottfried Keller. The workshop will center on how to read literature to illustrate information for the Social Sciences.

Presenters

Steven Fuller
Associate Professor of German and International Studies, World Languages and Literatures, German, Portland State University, Oregon, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Workshop Presentation

Theme

2023 Special Focus: Agency in an Era of Displacement and Social Change

KEYWORDS

Teaching Sociological Upheaval Using Literature

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