B1+/B2 Lektüre und Grammatik: 'Die Schachnovelle' by Stefan Zweig (In-Person ~ Wed. AM)

Course Description:

This course offers a close reading of Die Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig. Students will explore the novella’s language, narrative structure, and historical context while examining its deeper themes such as psychological pressure, isolation, and intellectual resistance.

Die Schachnovelle tells the story of a mysterious chess match aboard an ocean liner between the world champion and a man whose extraordinary chess ability emerged during psychological imprisonment under the Nazi regime.

Throughout the course, we will analyze both the content and deeper meaning of the text, while also examining the grammar and linguistic structures used in the book to strengthen reading comprehension and understanding of Zweig’s style. Discussions, short analyses, and guided reading will help students engage with the text from both literary and linguistic perspectives.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, we will analyze both the content and deeper meaning of the text, while also examining the grammar and linguistic structures used in the book to strengthen reading comprehension and understanding of Zweig’s style. Discussions, short analyses, and guided reading will help students engage with the text from both literary and linguistic perspectives.

Meeting Times:

This is an in-person class that meets for 12 weeks on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 at the GAI (301 Summit Ave). Depending on whether this class meets minimum enrollment, class length might be shortened.

Textbooks:

Die Schachnovelle, by Stefan Zweig,NOTavailable at the GAI.  Tip:  Look online for used copies

"Sicher!" Grammtik B1+ - C2 available through the GAI.

• Cost: $40 for this Grammar Book available for purchase directly from the GAI by adding the textbook option to your cart at checkout.
  
• Book order: Books ordered later than 4 weeks before the class starting date won't be available for early pick-up.  We will do our best to have them available by the first class session. Books shipped to your house can take up to a week to arrive.
• Textbook Pickup: Books ordered at least 4 weeks before the class start date will be available for pick up from approximately one week prior to the first class session on. Please be sure to check your email for updates about book pickup dates. 
• Shipping: If you are unable to pick up your books onsite at the GAI, you are welcome to use the shipping option at checkout. A $12.00 shipping & handling fee applies.
  

Minimum Enrollment:

• If there are too few students registered to run a class section, the Director of Language Education will contact the student(s) in the week prior to the term’s start date to discuss other class options.
  

Questions?

Contact our Language Education Department at [email protected]