GERM 320 - Musik in Deutshland: From Bach to Fettes Brot

This course will introduce musical artists from Germany and Austria starting with medieval Minnesänger all the way to current hiphop artists. We will look at many genres such as: classical music, Schlager, Kabarett, Liedermacher, Neue Deutsche Welle, Pop, Rock, Punk, Jazz, Hip Hop, Electronica and Heavy Metal. We will do a lot of listening to music and artists themselves discussing their music. Expect your vocabulary and listening comprehension to improve significantly! And you will be able to make new cultural connections with German speakers using your growing cultural expertise! All this will happen with a semester-long look at issues of German identity and Heimat, their sense of home and belonging. GERM 202 is highly recommended prior to this course.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: As Needed