German Nationalism 1800-Present ((4 Credits))

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Students will gain a broad understanding of the various paths along which German identity might have developed, as well as how Germanness has been shaped by key events and trends. A key facet of understanding German nationalism is that Germans have defined themselves and membership in their national community differently at different times, and usually have had competing definitions (each supported by different groups) at the same time. The question: Who is a German? has been incredibly complicated. Understanding German nationalism will give the student great insight into some of the most important and tragic events in human history. Prerequisites: An introductory level course in European history is strongly recommended.