GERM299 - The New Germany 1870-1990: Introduction to German Studies

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Academic Year 2001/2002

The New Germany 1870-1990: Introduction to German Studies
GERM 299 FA

Crosslistings:
COL 299
GELT 299
HIST 214

This course is designed as an introduction to modern German history, society, and culture; the emphasis will be on developments since 1870 and on general patterns such as the pluralism of German cultures and states, the German path to modernization, the special role of geography and foreign policy in German history, and some of the major issues raised by unification. The course uses a unique blend of historical and literary materials to provide a broad picture of Germany as it is today and its historical roots.

MAJOR READINGS

John Ardagh, GERMANY AND THE GERMANS
Peter Pulzer, GERMANY, 1870-1945 (1997)
Lothar Kettenacker, GERMANY SINCE 1945 (1997);
Wolfgang Borchert, MAN OUTSIDE
Gunter Grass, THE TIN DRUM and THE PLEBIANS REHEARSE THE UPRISING
Christa Wolf, PATTERNS OF CHILDHOOD
Stefan Hermlin, EVENING LIGHT
Heinrich Boll, BILLIARDS AT HALF-PAST NINE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three papers (8-10 pages), no final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is required for all German Studies majors.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA GERM Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Arnold,Herbert A.

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK414

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 5 FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002