Study of selected aspects of Germanic civilization, such as science and philosophy, fine arts, film, history, social institutions. Conducted in German.

An introduction to German cinema through its most innovative, influential, and important films and filmmakers.

Examine the cultural and political history of German-speaking countries, using the concept of Heimat as a common thread, by means of a variety of media. Investi-gate the roles Heimat played in the medical discovery of nostalgia" in the German Romantic period, the rise of German natio-n-alism, the post-war Ger-manies, and in the German environmentalist movement.

Explore West German culture and society through the lens of popular music from the 1950s to the present. Examine an array of sources, from literature, film, television, and music journalism to identify the national and transnational intersections and impacts of popular music on understanding Germany.

Explore German literature and cinema throughout the 20th and 21st century.