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Course Description
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Course Name
The Romantic Imagination: Goethe to Mary Shelley
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Art History, Literature
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The romantic movement which swept Europe from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th signaled a major shift from the Enlightenment’s belief in reason and equality to a renewed respect for the imagination and individual talent. In this seminar we will learn to appreciate and contextualise the works of the remarkable writers and artists of the period, from Goethe to Marry Shelley, as well as understand the historical and conceptual problems they were engaging with.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:- Comprehend the underlying concepts and aesthetics of romanticism;
- Understand how writers and artists embraced new concepts and sought for innovation in thinking and art;
- Perform close reading and analysis of individual literary works;
- Improve their skills of critical thinking, close reading, oral presentation, academic writing, and independent research.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.