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German & Scandinavian

Courses

From instruction in beginning German and Swedish to the literatures and cultures of German-speaking and Scandinavian Europe, the Department of German and Scandinavian offers a wealth of courses.

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The University of Oregon course catalog offers degree plans and a complete list of courses in the Department of German and Scandinavian.

Featured Courses

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GER 252 War, Violence, Trauma     
Instructor: Matthias Vogel

Examines war, violence, and trauma in German and Austrian cultural history, during the modern period, through works of literature, thought, art, music, and film.

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GER 251 Sexuality    
Instructor: Dawn Marlan

Examines discourses on sexuality (e.g., sexual norms, gender roles, and divergences from them) in modern German, Austrian, and Swiss-German contexts through literature, essays, and films.

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GER 356 German Fairy Tales     
Instructor: Dorothee Ostmeier

Examines the relationships among food, culture, and identity in Germany and Scandinavia through readings, lectures, films, and discussions.