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German Film


Course Description

The history of German film and its political, social, and cultural contexts. Includes expressionism, nazi film, post-war "Heimatfilm," new German cinema, the post-wall comedy wave, and the contemporary state of German film making. Taught in German.


Athena Title

German Film


Prerequisite

GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Overview of German film; acquisition of knowledge about German social, political, and cultural history while learning how to read films; improve competence in all four language skills in German.


Topical Outline

*Historical overview of German society during the 20th century *Questions of popular vs. high culture *Political, social, and cultural influences of mass media *Language of film *German film and its genres *German film and politics *Global transcultural trends in Germany


General Education Core

CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
CORE IV: Humanities and the Arts

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