300
In this class, we read a book-length authentic text to dig into one topic, such as the role of the environment, in contemporary German-speaking culture. Reading and writing assignments increase proficiency and accuracy in writing. Formal and informal opportunities to speak strengthen spoken German. By the end of the 301-302 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them to interact in the target language.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 202 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission
Credits
3
The topic of this class, In die Welt hinaus gehen, going out into the world, frames our study of contemporary German-speaking culture. We study urban life, the environment, racism, and migration by analyzing news, films, and other authentic material to expand proficiency and accuracy in writing and speaking. By the end of the 301-302 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them to interact in the target language.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission
Credits
3
In this course, we will explore the complex process of how German-speaking authors and audiences claimed their literary and cultural voice from the Enlightenment to today. We will examine key cultural documents that reflect German history, marked by revolutions, unification efforts, and identity struggles. Through readings, discussions, presentations, and essays, you'll gain deeper insight into cultural questions and develop more refined linguistic skills.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 or permission of instructor
Credits
3
This course uses a variety of contemporary texts—fiction, journalism, memoir, music, film—to explore how Germany’s division during the Cold War is understood today. Ultimately, we ask whether we can speak of a unified Germany and, if not, what prevents us from doing so. We practice reading, close analysis, and introduce cultural theory; expand vocabulary; and increase precision in speaking and writing.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 or instructor permission
Credits
3
This course is intended as a scaffold between the GRM 301 - GRM 302 sequence and the 400-level. By reading a variety of texts, students will strengthen their reading skills, practice close analysis, and begin to work with literary theory. This course will continue to build on students’ existing vocabulary and grammar knowledge with the goal of greater precision in writing in preparation for the 400-level.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 or GRM 311
Credits
3
Our topic is "Verbrechen, Recht, und Gerechtigkeit" (crime, law, and justice). Crime literature, or "der Krimi," often dismissed as simple entertainment, reflects societal fears, hopes, and the zeitgeist of different eras. We will explore how crime, law, and justice are portrayed in German-speaking history. Through reading, analysis, and literary theory, we'll strengthen skills and enhance vocabulary and grammar for more precise writing.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 or permission of the instructor
Credits
3
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Examines the cultural and linguistic heritage of Austria by focusing on the music, history/politics, and language of the region through an interdisciplinary and intercultural lens. Students will develop their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and second language proficiency as outlined in the Global and Intercultural Learning Outcomes, and as pertinent to the Austrian context. Course taught in Salzburg.
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3
Credits
3
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Examines the cultural and linguistic heritage of Austria by focusing on the music, history/politics, and language of the region through an interdisciplinary and intercultural lens. Students will develop their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and second language proficiency as outlined in the Global and Intercultural Learning Outcomes, and as pertinent to the Austrian context. Course taught in Salzburg.
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3
Credits
3
This course explores the turbulent history of Germany's Weimar Republic (1919-1933), a time of political upheaval, social change, and artistic innovation, particularly in cinema. We'll examine how artists and writers depicted the conflicts of their time, focusing on the clash between anachronistic and modern values in German film, literature, art, and culture. Along the way, we will also develop our German language skills.
3
Prerequisites
GRM 301 or permission of instructor
Credits
3
This course seeks to explore the role of women in Nazi Germany-who they were and what drove them. Following a historical and ideological overview, we will investigate the lives of prominent Nazi women and contrast them with testimonies of "ordinary" women in the Third Reich. How did these women navigate a regime that confined them to domestic roles? Although rare, we will also examine women who resisted Nazi policies-what compelled them to defy the regime?
3
Credits
3