GERM306 Syllabus
"In mein hartes, kaltes, fürchterliches Herz? Die Sonne?"
What is Celebration von Rainald Goetz
"Das war damals ein kleiner Anfang nur, aber dieses mich oft beherrschende Gefühl der Nichtigkeit [...] stammt vielfach von Deinem Einfluss.
What is "Brief an den Vater" von Franz Kafka
This player for the Dallas Mavericks has been in the NBA for twenty years
Who is Dirk Nowitzki?
This German person was known for writing the 95 Theses.
Who is Martin Luther?
"Ich sage ja natürlich nicht, daß ich das, was ich bin, nur durch Deine Einwirkung geworden bin."
What is "Brief an den Vater" von Franz Kafka
"Über die Stirne Amelies lief ein roter Schatten"
What is "Im Himmel und auf Erden" von Ingeborg Bachmann?
This person was Germany's first female chancellor
Who is Chancellor Angela Merkel?
How many federal states does Germany have?
What is sixteen?
"Der Geruch, der immer angenehm ist, ändert sich allmählich, je nach der Natur der Waren."
What is "Die Suks" von Elias Canetti?
"Wie von Göttern gesandt, fesselt' ein Zauber einst / Auf die Brücke mich an, da ich vorüberging"
What is "Heidelberg" von Hölderlin
This composer of the Romantic period created many beautiful works of music, even after he went completely deaf.
Who was Ludwig van Beethoven?
This river is called the Labe in Czech, but when it flows into Germany, the Germans call it this.
What is the Elbe?
"Wenn also diese Erzählung stellenweise in Fluß kommt, wobei Niveauunterschiede und -ausgleiche eine Rolle spielen, so wird um Nachsicht gebeten..."
What is Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum von Heinrich Böll?
What is "Das Urteil" von Franz Kafka
This captain of the German national soccer team is one of the best goalies in the world.
Who is Manuel Neuer?
This is the name of the girl who, according to legend, lured sailors to their deaths on the Rhine by distracting them with her beautiful singing.
Who is Lorelei?
"Es wird wohl Seife gewesen sein."
What is "Es wird etwas geschehen" von Heinrich Böll?
"Der Krieg wird nicht mehr erklärt, sondern fortgesetzt."
What is Alle Tage von Ingeborg Bachmann?
This artist of the Northern Renaissance was known primarily for engraving, but also created famous works like "Young Hare" and "Rhinoceros."
Who was Albrecht Dürer?
This city is the home of the oldest university in Germany.
What is Heidelberg?