German Chemists of the 19th and 20th Centuries
This course will examine the lives and times of prominent German
speaking chemists who contributed to the chemical revolution of the 19th
and the first half of the 20th centuries. Their theories and experiments
will be explored. The youth, education, family and professional life of
each chemist will be investigated. Names familiar to the chemistry
student such as Walther Nernst, Fritz Haber, Wilhelm Ostwald, and Lothar
Meyer are among the chemists to be discussed. Among the field trips
will be excursions and German Museum of Science and Technology
(Deutsches Museum) and the Arithmeum Museum, both in Bonn.
Principles of Macroeconomics
Why are gasoline and food prices rising? Are we in a recession? When
will the housing market recover? Why is the government sending out
"stimulus" checks to taxpayers? In Principles of Macroeconomics we will
explore all of these questions, by defining a model of the macro
economy.
As part of the program in Germany, we will compare and contrast the
economies of the United States and the European Union, visiting
businesses and banks, and looking into the impact of the value of the
Euro on US trade and policy.
Economics of the European Union
The European Union (EU) began as a small alliance of nations dedicated
to improving trade and relationships. The nations agreed to eliminate
trade barriers, adopt a common currency (the Euro), and cooperate on
social policy issues. Among the questions we will consider: Why is free
trade so important? How do regional trade alliances, such as the EU and
NAFTA, aid trade and growth? Why did the EU adopt the Euro and what
impact has that had on the countries inside and outside of the EU? How
has the EU changed and why is it so important for small and developing
economies in Europe? What can the United States learn from the
experience of the EU? In addition, we will study Germany's role as the
financial caretakers of the EU.
Music Appreciation
The course is an introduction to music history and literature. We will
explore the development of Western art music with a particular focus on
the rich musical history in Germany via composers such as Bach,
Beethoven, and Wagner. In addition to the classroom experiences,
students will attend concerts in Bonn and other nearby cities. Our field
trip destinations will include the Beethovenhaus, Festspielhaus, the
Köln Cathedral, the Kunstmuseum and performances at the Tonhalle in
Düsseldorf. We may also travel to Brussels to visit the Museum of
Musical Instruments.
The Holocaust in Art and Music
We will examine Jewish history, beliefs, and practices; artistic life
under the Third Reich; government regulation of composition and
performance by the Nazis; music and art as documentation of life within
the ghettos and prison camps; and commemorative compositions, works of
art, and memorials. We will explore music, art and poetry in historical
context. Performing skills or musical knowledge are not prerequisite. By
arrangement with your home university, this course may be taken for INTS
credit. Our field trips will include the Haus der Geschichte der
Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Köln Mikva and Roonstrasse Synagogue,
Frankfurt Jewish Museum, and the Worms Jewish Museum and Cemetery. If
time and interest permit, I will offer weekend excursions to relevant
sites in Berlin, Prague, or Dachau.
Music and Art of
Germany
This course introduces the student to the exciting alternative
performance practices occurring at a variety of summer festivals across
central Europe. Learn about acting, directing and design by
experiencing performances ranging from a variety of styles and genres
including trips to see cabaret, street theatre, improvisational theatre
and/or marionette theatre across Germany
course will open your eyes to
the talents of all the theatrical artists
behind the scenes while you reside in one of the most picturesque
regions of Germany.
Theatre History/Literature 4: German Theatre from Brecht to
Present.
This course will provide background study in German theatre
history/literature with particular emphasis on Brecht and the Berliner
Ensemble. The class will culminate in comparisons of Brecht to the
contemporary performance practices of Central Europe through a selection
of experiences including cabaret, street theatre, improvisational
theatre or marionette theatre. Trips to the Berliner Ensemble,
International Street Theatre Festival and/or the International
Puppetbuskers Festival in Belgium will offer opportunities for students
to experience these contemporary works of art first hand
Beginning German I
This course will introduce students to the study of German, and what
better way to do it than directly in Germany. All four components of
language learning will be taught in this course (reading writing,
speaking, and listening comprehension), and these skills will be
reinforced outside the classroom in everyday situations in restaurants,
stores, railway stations, and museums. During field trips, the students
will explore the beautiful landscape of the region as well as old and
modern cities.
Intermediate German I
This course is for students who already have prior knowledge of German
and want to reinforce and open their language skills. As the students
have the advantage of being immersed in Germany's cultural landscapes,
they will be able to hone all four basic language skills in everyday
situations in cafes, museums, shops, and theaters. During their field
trips, they will see first hand the economic, social and cultural
aspects of German life that are discussed in their textbook. |
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