GRMN 3102: Current Issues in Cultural Contexts

3 Credit Hours

This course examines current cultural, political, and social issues in German contexts. Through discussion and analysis of a wide variety of cultural texts, students develop familiarity with contemporary cultural attitudes, debates, issues, and practices and the historical origins and cultural influences that shape them. Students engage in cross-cultural comparison and examine how different groups within German-speaking cultures define themselves.

Notes: This course will be taught in English.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Examine current cultural, political, and social issues, attitudes, debates, and practices in German contexts.
Analyze cultural practices and products, their historical origins, and cross-cultural relevance.
Explain differences between contemporary German-speaking and American cultures, sub-cultures, and societies.
Develop collaboration and communication skills via team-based tasks and projects.