Topics in the German-Speaking World

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Taught in German, this interdisciplinary course explores aspects of German history, economics, environment, society, politics, and culture. Topics will change periodically, focusing on a particular region or subject. Sample topics include national identity, fascism, immigration and integration, citizenship, philosophy, visual and performing arts, food culture, the role of women in society, and the relationship between religion and the state. Readings, lectures, film viewings, and discussions will constitute integral components of the course and draw upon the work of various academic disciplines and artistic traditions. We will study different periods in history and explore how art, film, and literature have responded to those particular moments. Students in this course will have the opportunity to refine their knowledge and practice of various methods of cultural analysis, through a variety of creative assignments.