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Berlin - A Window to German Culture and History - GMN361

This unit examines selected topics in the literature and culture of the German speaking countries. The focus is on the role of Berlin as a cultural and political centre. The unit examines 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 are 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.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Ms Susann Schuster
Prerequisites:

6cp at 200 level including GMN288 Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of International Studies

Faculty of Arts

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