GERM299

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GERM299

Introduction to German Studies: The New Germany GERM299 FA

Crosslistings: COL 299, GELT299, HIST299

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       48      0         48

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 the major issues raised by unification. It 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
(Viking Penguin)
A.J.McAdams, GERMANY DIVIDED (Princeton UP)
H.U. Wehler, THE GERMAN EMPIRE, 1870-1918 (Berg Publ.)
V. Berghahn, MODERN GERMANY (Cambridge UP)
W. Borchert, MAN OUTSIDE (New Directions)
G. Grass, THE TIN DRUM (Random/Vintage) and THE CALL OF THE
TOAD (Harcourt Brace)
C. Wolf, PATTERNS OF CHILDHOOD (Farrar, Strauss, Giroux)
P. Schneider, THE GERMAN COMEDY (FSG/Noonday)
S. Hermlin, EVENING LIGHT (Fjord Press).

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: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Arnold, H; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 2; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

The national flag of West Germany from 1949 until reunification

Reference:

Smith, Whitney. FLAGS THROUGH THE AGES AND ACROSS THE WORLD, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1975

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