The emphasis will be on the period after WWII, but the textbook also has useful chapters on the first half of the 20th century which will be used for background information. In addition to the textbook, we will discuss readings from other German and non German sources, feature films and documentaries, CDs and tapes, and possible material from Internet sources.
Students are more than welcome to bring in their own questions, ideas, and materials.
The final will also be a take-home exam. The tests consist of an identification and an essay section. During the course of the semester, each student will do one ten-minute oral presentation on a topic of her or his choice. A written version of the presentation has to be turned in. If necessary, I will provide a list of possible research topics.