Posted on April 18, 2017
The Weimar Republic, Germany’s first democracy, was a period of prolific creativity in literature. Writers portrayed topics such as changing perceptions of gender, new sexual freedom, poverty and inequality, and Read More
Posted on April 18, 2017
This course will explore German Fairy Tales and youth literature from the 19th century to the present. We will begin with some of the world-famous fairy tales by the Brothers Read More
Posted on November 1, 2016
In the 20th century, film emerged as an exciting and frightening new medium. Whether intended to spread political propaganda, provide an entertaining escape from daily life, or to experiment with Read More
Posted on November 1, 2016
In the span of a century the politics and culture of Germany have changed dramatically many times over. Some of the topics we’ll discuss in this course include urban modernization Read More
Posted on April 22, 2016
German literature is seldom lighthearted, but at certain periods in history authors wrote some especially dark and creepy texts, many of which are bizarrely funny at the same time. Suppose Read More
Posted on April 22, 2016
Germany is regarded as the dominant force in European politics and finance and it has taken a unique leadership role in the current refugee crisis. Since its reunification in 1989, Read More
Posted on April 22, 2016
Designed as an introduction to literature for students who have developed basic German language skills, this course will enable you to read German fiction with greater ease and appreciation. In Read More
Posted on April 22, 2016
When you are trying to improve your German conversation skills, you need to learn some new vocabulary, strengthen your grasp of grammar concepts, and listen to more spoken German. We Read More
Posted on November 3, 2015
Descriptions of travel, be they real or fictional, have entertained and enlightened listeners and, later, readers for millennia. Travel is thus rightly regarded as one of the most exciting literary Read More
Posted on November 3, 2015
With the flood of refugees into Germany and Europe, the question of diversity within the continent has never been more important. Although American media has focused on images of Germans Read More
