History 492GH - S-Divided, United: Germany

Fall
2014
01
4.00
Jon Olsen
TU 2:30PM 5:00PM
UMass Amherst
78950
78833
This course will offer a comparative study of East, West, and post-1990 united Germany. The course will explore the history and politics of contemporary Germany and look at the evolution of political and cultural life in the two German states and united Germany. Topics covered will include: the division of Germany; cultural life in East and West; popular protest movements; the environmental movement; coming to terms with the past; unification; immigration; and other related topics.
Open to Undergraduate Seniors & Juniors only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.