Taking the founding of the Second Empire (1871-1918) as a point of departure, the course investigates Germany's historical transformations from Imperial Empire to Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the postwar Allied occupation, the creation of the two German states, and the unification of the country.
Code
HI2025
Name
CONTEMPORARY GERMANY
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
HI (History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2752
Last update with CAMS
The broad historical context and narratives surrounding the history of modern Germany
The main theoretical approaches to studying modern German history and in particular, recent historiographical changes and challenges to its history
To analyze, critique and interpret both secondary and primary sources, through individual reading and writing and through group seminar discussion. In particular, we will learn how to approach sacred texts from an academic perspective
Analysis: students will learn to evaluate different arguments, facts and opinions, and to build and defend their own arguments. Every aspect of the course will reinforce and model good analytical skills
Research: students will learn how to find, evaluate and organize different sources of information. The research paper will particularly help students to find and use sources, as will our primary source analysis in class
Communication: students will learn how to communicate ideas more clearly and persuasively through writing and speaking. Written assignments and presentations formally give formal practice in communication skills, but everyday class participation – actively listening, thinking and responding – is also vital.