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Academic Year 2003/2004
The New Germany 1870-1990: Introduction to German Studies
GERM 299 FA
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
Christa Wolf,
PATTERNS OF CHILDHOOD
Stefan
Hermlin, EVENING LIGHT
Heinrich Boll, BILLIARDS AT HALF-PAST TEN
Bernhard Schlink, THE READER
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.
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): Isenberg,Noah W
- Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK413
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 30)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 5 FR: 0
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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