Berlin: Migration, Arts and Activism

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Deals with the culture and politics, arts and activism of migrants in Germany based on the example of Berlin, using historical and contemporary examples. Critically engages with such concepts as migration and identity, transnationalism, assimilation, multilingualism, artivism, activism, xenophobia and racism. Examines examples from various art forms, including film and the creative arts, literature, media and social media to help understand the impact of migration and immigrants on Germany and German society and compares it to experiences in other countries, especially the U.S. A focus on Berlin allows an in-depth and focused micro-observation of the differences and commonalities of various immigrant groups and responses of the local communities in a defined urban space. In order for students to reflect on the impact of migration in German society and the migrants themselves, also looks at migration through the lens of movements for social change and justice.