German
345-0-20: Special Topics in German Literature and Culture :

Instructor: Bradley J Prager
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Expected Enrollment: 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students with an interest in German language as well as in formal film analysis. Twenty-first century German films that deal with the Second World War, the division of Germany, and with issues in contemporary German culture are used as a springboard for discussions, for written work, and for the development of students’ written and spoken language skills.

PREREQUISITES: High Intermediate skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

TEACHING METHOD: Discussion format with active student participation

EVALUATION METHOD: Evaluation will be based on class participation and performance, short weekly writings, medium-length thematic essays.

READING: Readings will be available via Blackboard Site

Films Screened/ Discussed May Include:
• Nirgendwo in Afrika (Caroline Link, 2001)
• Am Ende kommen Touristen (Robert Thalheim, 2007)
• Berlin is in Germany (Hannes Stöhr, 2001)
• Knallhart (Detlev Buck, 2006)
• Auf der anderen Seite (Fatih Akin, 2007)

[Course Descriptions for Spring 2009] [Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences] [GERMAN German]