Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: AMERICANIZATION AND NON-AMERICANISM (MAPPING GERMAN CULTURE)

Department: German Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Discussion about globalization, American hegemony, and the aftermath of September 11 have increased debates in the German-speaking countries regarding the export and acceptance of American culture and values. In this course we will examine the German/Austrian encounter with American culture since 1945 and discuss relevant readings from the arts, history, and politics. Taught in English with possible FLAC section.