German History

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course focuses on German history in the European context. We will cover history from the Middle Ages (Karl der Großen) to the end of the Second World War, especially the developments and challenges that occurred during this time. For example, we will consider the emergence of the national state. We will study the history through various writings, representations, sources, and photos. Deutsche Geschichte erleben: Alemania, Niemcy, Tyskland, Germany. Many names for one country. The history of Germany is a great story of diversity and change. For centuries the question has been asked again and again: Where is Germany? What is Germany? So let's go on an exciting journey from antiquity to the present and try to find suitable answers! We experience Germany in all its contrasts, the land of a thousand castles, of poets and thinkers, of reformers and brilliant inventors. But also of the greatest horror in human history. But we're not just talking about emperors, war and the church. German traditions and everyday history also have their place in this course. We will also be on the road a few times and trace German history live during walks through the old town of Heidelberg.