82-286 Of Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Germany from the Margins Germany Today
9 units, Carnegie Mellon University
Of Minorities and Migrants Exploring Germany from the Margins Germany today is home to a multicultural and ethnically diverse population, largely the result of accelerated migratory flows in the wake of the countrys postwar era. In this course, we will explore the impact and cultural dimensions of migrations through the lens of Germanys minorities. By mapping the course of German postwar history, immigration and migration, we will establish the context for our probe into the lived experience of Germanys Turkish, Jewish, Black, East German, and refugee minorities. Examining, comparing, and historically situating these experiences and surrounding debates will allow us to address topical issues related to diversity, multiculturalism, racism, and citizenship that shape contemporary Germany. Appreciating the diversity of minority experiences will help students think more critically about the constructedness of identities. This discussionbased course is taught in English and open to all students.
Prerequisites: none listed
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