Culture and politics of three periods in German history that are relevant to today's challenges: the Weimar Republic, National Socialism & World War II, and the Cold War. Focus not just on tensions between democratic and anti-democratic political movements, but also on the ways that the opinions of ordinary citizens and ideas spread through media can (de-)stabilize democracy. Taught in English. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.
Culture and politics of three periods in German history that are relevant to today's challenges: the Weimar Republic, National Socialism & World War II, and the Cold War. Focus not just on tensions between democratic and anti-democratic political movements, but also on the ways that the opinions of ordinary citizens and ideas spread through media can (de-)stabilize democracy. Taught in English. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.