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2025-2026 Franklin & Marshall College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Franklin & Marshall College Catalog
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GER 202 - Intermediate German II. Stories of Twentieth Century Germany and the African Diaspora


Description
In this course, students build on the solid foundation of German they have previously acquired, sharpening their skills in the four critical areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The thematic focus of the course is the history of twentieth-century Germany with a special focus on the experiences of people of African descent in German society, including the following topics: the history of Germany in the 1920s, 1950s and today, with an emphasis on the experiences of people of African descent; children and children’s literature in 20th-century Germany; famous German speakers and their contributions to the realms of sport, music, art, literature in the 20th century, including prominent people of African descent; and the history of interactions between Germans and people of African descent during the age of imperialism, the Third Reich, and the years following the Second World War. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite
GER 201  OR placement

Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
HUMA Gen Ed: Humanities Requirement
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req
LANG Gen Ed: Language Requirement



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