This course provides students with background information, in German, about a selection of significant events, trends, places & persons in the German-speaking countries. The topics are contextualised in terms of political cultures, popular cultures & subcultures. This contextualisation includes an overview of the German media industry & other processes which contribute to the shaping of public opinion. Students in this course will develop sophisticated skills in sourcing & evaluating background information pertaining to German cultures. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr S Atzert
