79-347 European Society & Culture Between and After the Two Great Wars of the 20th Cent
9 units, Carnegie Mellon University
[Note students who have already taken this course under its the title 79347, Masterworks of European Culture Music, Art, Society Before and After WW I II, may not enroll. How did World War I and World War II change European society and culture Defining the meaning of Europe or European is complicated, since it refers to both a geographical location and a shared history and cultural identity. This course will focus on the most important cultural developments and achievements of Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will learn how historical cataclysms of the last century were reflected in European music, art and literature. Based on an interdisciplinary approach to the multiple regions and countries located on a single continent, the course will equip students with the skills, methods, and concepts essential for a better understanding of European culture, society and thought. It will focus particularly on such tragic events as World War I and World War II, and the rise and fall of Nazi and Communist regimes and ideologies. Students will also learn how to present material effectively, to analyze texts critically and to construct coherent arguments.
Prerequisites: none listed
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