GMN361 Berlin – A Window to German Culture and History
This unit focuses on the role of Berlin, the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, as a cultural and political centre. The unit will examine Berlin’s place in history, as well as its image in literature and film. Starting with a brief historical overview, selected periods of life in Berlin are explored in more detail. Students will be presented with texts in German (short literary texts, texts on historical and political developments), documentary style videos and films in German. Assessment is by coursework.
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