GER 324 GERMANY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM
This course examines Germany's changing identity, politics, and values in the new millennium. An in-depth look at current events shaping Germany is grounded in a study how key figures and moments in German history-from the medieval era to the 20th century-continue to influence the people, politics, and institutions of Germany today. Topics of study may include: questions of Heimat; issues of migration and identity (immigrants, Turkish-Germans, religion, multiculturalism); medievalism; genius and inspiration (Nietzsche, Wagner, Beethoven, the Gesamtkunstwerk); the role of Germany in the European Union and the world. The course makes use of news broadcasts and news websites, contemporary film, short fiction, and other cultural products.GER 324 is offered every other spring, in rotation with GER 322.
Prerequisite
GER 222 or placement at this level.