German Culture Today
GRST 213
Fall 2026
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Readings, class discussion, and written work will be based on current and recent events and developments in Germany. Topics will include Germany's place in the new Europe and the world, Germany as a multicultural society, and German contemporary culture. The course will provide extensive practice in speaking, reading, listening, and writing in German and using literary and nonliterary texts, as well as audio and visual materials. Structured conversation, debates, and analysis of different types of texts, along with writing assignments in a variety of genres, will strengthen proficiency in German and prepare students for 300-level courses. This course can be taken either before or after study in Germany. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GRST |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: GRST212 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (German Studies Minor)(German Studies) |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Ralf Nestmeyer (Editor), Berlin zum Verweilen, 2020
Julia Brodauf (Editor), Berlin Kiez für Kiez, 2018
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Regular attendance, participation in class discussion, and timely completion of all assignments required. |
| Instructor(s): Simova,Ina Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: FISK404; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 1 | JR major: 2 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 3 | FR: 2 |
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