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Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
Spring 2-17-2025
Abstract
LG401 FNET is a 3 hours, 3 credits course with ENGL101 as a pre or co-requisite. It is an upper level course, however, no previous knowledge in Cultures of German speaking Countries is required, nor any knowledge of German language. The focus will be on cultures of countries in which German is an official language such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It fulfills 2A of the Common Core, WI (Writing intensive) requirement and Humanities elective.
Description: Students will be exposed to and discuss cultural developments in German-speaking countries including their role in the European Union. They will read English translations of contemporary writings and apply an interdisciplinary approach to texts, films, and music, focusing on various facets of life and culture. Students will also attend cultural events in New York City. This course will be taught in English as WI.
