European Urban Culture between the Wars

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Contains components of HIS 114M and LIT 211D . This course will examine the urban culture of the cities of Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, and London during the period between the two World Wars. Students will read primary and secondary sources to augment their knowledge of the history and literature of these cities during the interwar years. Emphasis on urban culture, including lifestyles, art, and architecture , will be emphasized in this course linking the European History-HIS 114M, The European Experience -- with the literature course of The Individual in Society, LIT 211D .