GER 226 - Modern German Civilization and Culture 2

3 Credit Hours - Three hours lecture weekly; one term
Study the culture and civilization of German-speaking Europe in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Taught in German.

Note: Not for native speakers.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain in general terms the modern history of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other German-speaking territories.
- Discuss the geography of German-speaking Europe from the end of World War I to 1989.
- Describe 20th century German society.
- Explain the rise of the Third Reich and the causes of World War II.
- Discuss the Cold War and its effects on German-speaking Europe.
- Identify alternative social movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
- Discuss the division and reunification of Germany.
- Explain Germany and Austria’s coming to terms with the atrocities of their wartime past.
Describe aspects of the arts in German-speaking Europe.
- Discuss the importance of representative poetry and fiction by German, Swiss, and Austrian authors.
- Discuss the importance of representative theatrical works by German, Swiss, and Austrian authors.
- Identify representative works of art by German, Swiss, and Austrian artists.
- List major movements, composers, and works in German and Austrian music.
- Discuss the development of the German-language film industry and its associated artists.
Describe German-language societies and cultures in the 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Describe the political systems of German-speaking Europe from the 1932 elections to the present.
- Discuss the economic systems of 20th and early 21st century Europe.
- Discuss aspects of social interaction in contemporary European society.
- Explain the effects of surveillance, immigration, xenophobia, and terrorism on contemporary European society.
- Describe aspects of popular culture in German-speaking Europe.
Demonstrate correct usage of standard German.
- Describe events in the past, present, and future in German.
- Express opinions in the target language.
- Debate topics in German.
- Write short essays in German.