GRMN 3300 German Culture and Civilization

A study of German culture and civilization through its literature, art, history, and political and social institutions.

Registration Name

German Culture & Civilization

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GRMN 1102 or permission of instructor

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe key social norms, customs, and institutions in German-speaking countries.
2. Compare and contrast American and German cultural behaviors in specific contexts.
3. Analyze cultural artifacts (texts, film, music) through the lens of societal attitudes and traditions.
4. Engage in critical discussions about identity, citizenship, memory, and migration in German-speaking cultures.
5. Demonstrate growing confidence in reading, writing, and discussing cultural topics in German.
6. Synthesize interdisciplinary insights from history, literature, and sociology in written and oral work.