It also explores some of the crucial political changes in the new post-Cold War Europe, using as examples selected countries like Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia. In addition I strongly recommend that you keep informed about current developments in Europe. This course is part of a recently created, interdisciplinary German Studies Program at UNC and is open to students from different departments. There are no formal prerequisites to attend this course. This class tries to combine my European and American experience with teaching.
Emphasis is on the development of analytical and critical abilities.
The course will revolve around discussions and lectures on the basis of readings, assigned below. It is essential for students to have completed the assignments before coming to class. Your participation is a crucial part of the learning experience. Please let me know when you have to miss class. The questions will be designed to each student at our first meeting.