Course Description
Selected contemporary topics in the culture, civilization, language, or literature of German-speaking countries. Taught in English.
Athena Title
Contemporary Issues in German
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students increase their cultural literacy by investigating cultural behavior within the societal and historical context of German-speaking countries. Students will be evaluated on the basis of in-class discussions and oral presentations, and in-class exams.
Topical Outline
1. Germany after the fall of the wall: issues of reunification 2. Germany and the EU in the 21st century 3. Political parties: platforms, issues and elections 4. Higher education in Germany: Recent reforms and repercussions 5. Mass media in Germany: trends and issues 6. The German cinema: historical background and recent developments 7. Contemporary authors: women and minority writers
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureSyllabus