Introduction to German Culture
General
Prefix
GER
Course Number
110
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Diverse cultural, historical, and socio-political features of the German cultures. Topics such as the Holocaust, women's issues, and minorities. Recommended companion course to 101 and 102 and can be taken concurrently. For students who want more contact with modern culture. Taught in English.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
06, 08
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify and locate the countries that make up the German-speaking world and describe the ethnic make-up of their populations.
Outcome
Explain how the differing ethnic make-up within the German-speaking world manifests itself in cultural artifacts.
Outcome
Identify and describe important historical and political events and figures in the German-speaking world.
Outcome
Compare and contrast cultural phenomena both within the countries of the German-speaking world and with the USA and other countries.
Outcome
Describe and analyze culturally important artifacts such as works of art in the German-speaking world.