GSD X60 GSD 360 Topics in Culture and Society 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
In-depth explorations of contemporary and historical moments in the cultures, social relations, cultural histories, and intellectual histories of the nations in Northern Europe and its cultural networks. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 360, Germanic Civilization 327E, 340E, 360E, 362E, Scandinavian 327, 335. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Holocaust Aftereffects. Explores the historical, political, psychological, theological, and cultural fallout of the Holocaust, as well as literary and cinematic responses in Europe and the United States. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 40), European Studies 346 (Topic 23), German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 360 (Topic 1), Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 14), Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Holocaust Aftereffects), 351Q, Religious Studies 357 (Topic 18), 357V, Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: Holocaust Aftereffects), 340 (Topic 66). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: C L 323.40, EUS 346.23, J S 365.14, R S 357V, WGS 340.66 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 3: Heretics and Freedom Fighters, 1350-1650. Explores the theologies, politics, and personal identities that emerged and passed away in this era. Only one of the following may be counted: Czech 324 (Topic 4), European Studies 346 (Topic 8), German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 360 (Topic 3), History 362G (Topic 12), 362T, Religious Studies 357 (Topic 12), 357F, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 28). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: EUS 346.8, HIS 362T, R S 357F Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: Germany and Immigration. Only one of the following may be counted: European Studies 348 (Topic: Germany and Immigration), 348 (Topic 7), German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 360 (Topic: Germany and Immigration), 360 (Topic 5). Same as: EUS 348.7 Additional prerequisite: Upper division standing.