German Culture I

The course aims to draw from the analysis of a specific historical-cultural constellation, seen in its chronological development, general elements of orientation in the framework of the history of the culture of German-speaking countries. The presentation and critical discussion of some fundamental conceptual categories developed in the context of the reference culture will go hand in hand with the reading and analysis of selected texts.

Students will have to acquire an advanced and critical ability to manage some fundamental categories of analysis in the context of the cultural history of German-speaking countries. These categories will have to be substantiated by the understanding of some important historical-social and historical-cultural dynamics.