Ger 352: Contemporary German Civilization

Assignments:

Description of Assignments: Download PDF
Explanation of Quiz Formats: Download PDF
Description of Quizzes: Download PDF
Explanation for Notizen: Download PDF
Explanation for Kurzberichte: Download PDF
Signup sheet for Kurzberichte: Download PDF
Description / Signup Sheet for Debatten: Download PDF

Reading assignments are due on the day indicated on the syllabus. Unless otherwise noted, the pages cited are from Geschichtsbuch 4: Die Menschen und ihre Geschichte in Darstellungen und Dokumenten. (Berlin: Cornelsen, 1996; ISBN 3-464-64204-6). Other readings listed on the syllabus will be from the packet of materials available online with a password.

Film assignments (Triumph des Willens, Berlin, Symphonie einer Großstadt, Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum, Goodbye Lenin) noted on the syllabus are required course work and are to be viewed before class on the date due and are available in the UGL Audiovisual Lab under the call numbers listed on the syllabus and in the Mezes LIATS Lab, MEZ Room 2.104A.

Written assignments for this class ask students for four summary analyses of assigned readings. You will find the description and grading criteria for these assignments by downloading the Explanation for Notizen file (above); essays are due on the dates specified on the syllabus. They should not exceed one page in length and should be typed, double-spaced and proof read. Written narratives must also be submitted in conjunction with individual oral presentations. You will find the description and grading criteria for this assignment by downloading the Explanation for Kurzbericht file.

Quizzes for this class are available on Blackboard. They consist of multiple choice and true / false questions and are timed. You will find the description and grading criteria for quizzes by downloading the Description of Quizzes and the Explanation of Quiz Formats files.

Oral reports (Kurzberichte) will be given by individual students throughout the semester. They will be based on readings, films, and music available from the instructor. You will find the description and grading criteria for this assignment by downloading the Explanation for Kurzbericht file.

Debates (Debatten) are based on taking individual positions described in designated reading assignments and individual students will sign up to participate in one debate during the semester. You will find the description and grading criteria for this assignment by downloading the Description / Signup Sheet for Debatten file.

Examinations will be given for the three historical epochs covered in the course (WWI and the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, Post-war Germanies and their unification). The first will be taken in class and two on Blackboard. They will consist of short answer and essay questions of material covered in class and on quizzes.