GER 321 GERMANY BETWEEN EMPIRE AND NAZISM
Germany's transition from empire to democracy took more than three decades and included two devastating world wars. This course examines the turbulent era between the wars, beginning with the fall of the emperor in 1919 and culminating in the opening shots of World War II in 1939. Events and trends to be studied include: the cultural scene in 1920s Germany (film, Expressionism, cabaret, jazz); the crisis of modernity; the Great Depression; the Nazi rise to power.
Prerequisite
GER 222 or placement at this level
Course Types
Civilization; Advanced Studies; Literature; Art History Elective; German Studies Elective; IGS: Regional Concentration; International Business Regional Area Course
Offered
GER 321 is offered fall every three years, in rotation with GER 323 and GER 331.