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Berlin in Literature and Film

The city of Berlin has stood at the center of Germany’s political and social turmoil for centuries. Its architecture remains a physical symbol of Prussia’s rise to power and still Read More

German Popular Culture

What is German culture? Wagner, Bratwurst, and beer? Or Tatort, Döner and designer coffee? In this course we’ll compare “traditional” German culture with recent popular trends in food, television, film, Read More

Tales of Love and Romance

Love and romance rank among the oldest, most familiar, and most popular themes in literature and in film. Why we fall in love or out of it, how we express Read More

Berlin in Literature and Art

The city of Berlin has stood at the center of Germany’s political and social turmoil for centuries. Its architecture remains a physical symbol of Prussia’s rise to power and still Read More

The 20th Century in Film

Film emerged as an exciting and frightening new communications medium of the 20th century. Whether intended to spread political propaganda, provide an entertaining escape from daily life, or to experiment Read More

German Literature for Young Readers (Jugendliteratur)

As the huge success of the Harry Potter series demonstrates, literature for “young readers” can captivate people of all ages. In this course we’ll consider some works intended specifically for

Germany in the News

What are the hopes and concerns of people in today’s Germany? What role does Germany play in the expanding focus of the European Union? What are the most talked about Read More

German Grammar Review

Have you taken every 100-level German class but are still not sure where to place the verb?  Are you still taking wild guesses on adjective endings?  Do you rely a Read More