GERM 3117 - Stories and Storytelling: Young Voices & Cultural Identity

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

German

Description:

Students will analyze and interpret works of literature, film, and popular media in German-speaking cultures to explore how young people see the world. Students will explore historical and contemporary issues relating to youth. Proficiency goals: Students will be able to talk in detail and in an organized way about events and experiences in various time frames, to confidently handle routine situations with an unexpected complication, and to share their point of view in discussions on some complex cultural and historical issues. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to : 1. Identify, describe, and explain the historical, political, social, and artistic significance of German cultural products, practices, and perspectives. 2. Compare and contrast cultural similarities and differences between German-speaking cultures, and the learners own cultures. 3. Describe and analyze a variety of culturally authentic products (literature, film, audio, paintings, music, and cultural texts) representing youth cultures and experiences in German speaking contexts. 4. Argue and defend ones position on different cultural products from multiple perspectives, in order to develop critical thinking skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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