Focus Reading (201-0-1)
Instructors
Denise Marie Meuser
8474918292
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Rm 3319
Office Hours: TW 10:00-11:00AM and by appointment
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
This course examines the explosion of art and industry at the turn of the century that for the first time included substantial opportunities for women. The class will provide an introduction to the period of the German Empire or Kaiserreich 1871 - 1918. This epoch in German history is emblematic for modernism. Through short historical texts, biographies, letters and journals, students will learn about social issues, art movements and the German politics of the period that included Bismarck, artistic colonies and war. Students will become acquainted with the artworks of Käthe Kollwitz, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Gabriele Münter and more. Trips to the Art Institute and the Milwaukee Art Museum are planned and there will be a project-based presentation in lieu of a final exam.
Registration Requirements
Completion of Intermediate German 102-3
Learning Objectives
The course serves as a bridge course to more advanced culture and literature courses in the German department. It provides an opportunity for students to work intensively on their reading and comprehension skills but also has a strong communicative component, as the readings will provide the basis for interpretive discussions, short presentations and written work.
Teaching Method
Seminar
Evaluation Method
Attendance
Class participation
Exam, mid-term
Presentations
Project, final
Readings
Writing assignments
Class Materials (Required)
A course packet will be made available for purchase.
Online materials via the course canvas site.