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2025-2026 Catalog

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: This course is not for students who are already proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German.

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

  1. Explain in general terms the modern history of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other German-speaking territories after World War 1.
  2. Describe aspects of the arts in German-speaking Europe in from the end of World War 1 to present.
  3. Describe German-language societies and cultures in the 20th and 21st centuries.
  4. Present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate a variety of topics related to German-speaking cultures.