The Multiplicity of German Culture: Cultural Differences and Marginality

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Students will explore the voices of marginalized groups in Germany. A variety of ethical views will be employed to evaluate the strategies used to marginalize or break down marginalization in social contexts. Students will discover how these groups find expression in German society and what strategies they employ for their survival. Students will study German language, literature, and film while gaining a deeper understanding of the existing relationships between Germany's main culture and the cultures of these marginalized groups. This course will be taught in German. Satisfies Magis Designated Ethics, Designated Oral Communication, and Designated Written Communication. P: Oral Communication course; Contemporary Composition course; Ethics course; One 300-level GER course, or IC.