GER 620: Issues in Weimar Republic Culture
This course examines topics of interest in the Weimar Republic such as Neue Sachlichkeit, modernism, the conservative revolution, and gender representation.
Offered Occasionally. Click here for a recent syllabus.
GER 645: Canada and Germany - A Course in Comparative Culture
An examination of common and contrasting treatments of specific themes (e.g. nature, city, history) in twentieth-century Canadian and German literature and film. Canadian-German literary relations and the concept of the cultural imaginary are also discussed.
German filmmakers have a long-standing relationship with Hollywood. This course examines the films of five directors who have made films in both Germany and America.
Offered occasionally. Click here for the film list from the Winter 2007 course.
A survey of cultural currents from the 18th century to the present. Lectures focus on major developments in literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, and music as seen against the historical background of the German-speaking peoples. Taught in English.
Offered in Winter and Spring Terms in On-Campus and Distance Education versions. Click here to see a recent syllabus.
A survey of cultural currents to the 18th century. Lectures focus on major developments in literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, and music as seen against the historical background of the German-speaking peoples. Taught in English.
Offered in Fall and Spring Terms in On-Campus and Distance Education versions. Click here to see a recent syllabus.