GER 2900 - Modern German Culture: The Road to Hitler

3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.

The course examines the cultural factors in music, art, literature, and film, which illuminate the events leading to National Socialism. Readings focus on translated materials, especially in literature, which help to explain why the Germans embraced Adolph Hitler. The class includes a significant audio-visual component and is given in English.