ISTORIJA NJEMAČKE KULTURE 2

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: describe key developments in civilization and culture within German-speaking countries from the early 18th century to the present day. This includes understanding periods such as Weimar Classicism, Classical Idealism, Romantic Historicism, as well as significant events like national unification, industrialization, the rise and fall of the bourgeois era, World War I and II, and the impact of ideologies such as Nazism, fascism, and anti-Semitism. They should also recognize the division of the nation and its subsequent reunification, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the influence of pop culture. Additionally, students should be able to list important epochs, individuals, and institutions, highlighting their contributions to the unique development of German culture, considering various socio-political contexts and disciplines such as literature, visual arts, philosophy, music, and science. Furthermore, they should understand the interconnectedness between historical and cultural phenomena, recognizing both simultaneous occurrences and cause-and-effect relationships. Students should also be able to discern the connections between past cultural phenomena and present socio-historical developments, fostering a positive attitude towards the ethical and aesthetic values of German culture.