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Academic Year 2003/2004
The New Germany 1870-1990: Introduction to German Studies
GERM 299 SP
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;
Guenter Grass, THE TIN DRUM and THE PLEBIANS
REHEARSE THE UPRISING;
Peter
Weiss, THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL MARAT AS PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MARQUIS DE SADE;
Christa Wolf, PATTERNS OF CHILDHOOD;
Sarah Kirsch, THE
PANTHER
WOMAN;
Dodds/Allen-Thompson, eds., THE WALL IN MY BACKYARD; Stefan Hermlin, EVENING LIGHT
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
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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