Contemporary Culture through the German Media Landscape

Catalog description

This course examines contemporary discourses in German society through the lens of the media landscape, which includes but is not limited to film, music, podcast, art, literature, and TV. Students will continue to develop their competencies in German at an advanced level by discussing and analyzing present issues and debates, with an emphasis on vocabulary building through oral and written response and analysis. Topics will vary, but may include politics, arts and entertainment, business, multiculturalism, Germany's role in Europe and the world, among others. Recommended prerequisite: German 303, 305, 306, or permission of instructor.