This course offers a survey of modern German literary, cultural, and intellectual currents, as well as an introduction to argumentation and analysis. Students will examine numerous issues and questions central to defining the complexity of modern German culture. R5A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R5B satisfies the second half.

Writing. Orality. Printing. Photography. Pre-cinematic optical devices. Gramophones. Telephony. Radio. Film. Television. Drones. Social media. Artificial intelligence. This course explores theoretical writings on technology and media from the 19th to 21st century, while focusing on pivotal trends since the 1980s from the German-speaking world. We will examine the foundational work of Friedrich Kittler, the emergence of Media Archaeology and Cultural Techniques, as well as critical reflections on gender, race, and politics.

Requisites

• Previously passed an R_A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Previously passed an articulated R_A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Score a 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature and Composition. Score a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition. Score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in English.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for GERMAN R5B after passing GERMAN 5B.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills