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.

In this course we will survey historical and contemporary fascist movements drawing primarily on examples from Germany and India, but also other regions, including Spain, Italy and Portugal. We will reflect on some of the general characteristics of far-right ultra-nationalist movements, while also learning how these movements manifested in fiction, film, radio and various other forms of pop-culture. Questions that will arise in the class are: how do fascists use cultural output like novels, poems and songs to achieve their ends? How can those same objects be used in resistance against fascism? What is fascism in a (post)digital age? Over the course of the semester students will work on developing critical reading and writing skills, through in-class workshops, a library tour, and assignments ranging from mini blog-posts to polished essays.

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