GERM 420 - German Culture in Global Context

(3.00)

Students will study German discourses on one major international issue (e.g., environment, immigration, security/terrorism, religion) during the semester and compare these with similar discourses in the US and in international organizations on the same issue. Sources of study will be debates in the media, political institutions both inside and outside the countries (Bundestag, EU, UN, NATO for Germany, and the corresponding ones in the US), and non-governmental organizations. Students will discuss how divergent and convergent positions emerge on the basis of historical and cultural traditions and experiences, and are conditioned by particular economic and political interests and power relationships. Repeatable for Credit, to a maximum of 9 credits or 3 attempts, as topics change.

Course ID: 102152
Consent: No Special Consent
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: GERM 303 and MLL 301