The three courses in this connection explore the historical reality and cultural concept of Germany from the sometimes compatible, sometimes contradictory, perspectives of history and German studies. and or examine 20th century Germany through novels, films and other art forms. Topics in include the unification of Germany under Bismarck, Germany and World War I, Weimar…

explores, among other things, the impact of social history on contemporary politics, the structures and values that shape politics in different countries, and the impact of these factors on contemporary public policies. Questions such as “what constitutes Europe?” in the face of a more extensive European integration process force the peoples of the continent to…