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Constantin M. Behler
BIS 409
Bothell Campus
Interdisciplinary study placing the emergence of contemporary Germany in its larger historical context. Explores important eras of German history and focuses on major aspects of post-war economic, political, and cultural life in order to grasp the unique role that Germany has come to play in the European community of today.
Class description
There will be a strong focus on the tradition of a German cultural identity, distinct from Western liberalism. To this end we will read three novels, view a number of films, in order to focus on important turning-points of modern German history: the Second and so-called Third Reich, the post-war culture of the cold war, and the so-called normalization of post-unification.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures and open discussion.
Recommended preparation
Any general modern history; literature and film.
Class assignments and grading
Take-home midterm and final; 5-page paper on a novel or film, placing it into its historical context.
Midterm and Final (30% each); paper (40%)
