Modern German History, 1740-Present (HIS 307)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

	Jordan T. KuckShow MyInfo popup for Jordan T. Kuck
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Schedule

Mon-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/22/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: MAIN MG 125

Description

This course examines German history from Frederick the Great’s reign to the present day, covering political, economic, and social developments. Among other narratives, the course primarily traces the development of German identities and the desire of Germans to feel united. To be sure, that desire
has led to dramatic movements, such as the German Enlightenment, Romanticism, the nationalist movement, and support for European integration. Among other momentous events, the course covers the Great War, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, the Second World War, the Cold War division
of Germans, and German leadership of European integration. Students are expected to participate in the reading and discussion of primary sources. Prerequisite: any 100-level or 200-level history course. Meets General Education Distribution Areas III.A.