Course availability and content are subject to change. You should consult the NYU Registrar's web site for the scheduled class times and days.
All students studying at NYU in Berlin must register for the course: Comparative Modern Societies: Politics and Society in 20th Century Germany, as well as a German Language course.
German Language Courses
All students are required to register for a German Language course.
section 1: Prof. K. Thietz
section 2: Prof. E. Dischereit
Taken in conjunction with V93.9133, Comparative
Modern Societies.
A comprehensive course for beginners. Introduces students to a wide range of communication patterns and real-life situations. The beginner is given a solid language basis for interaction in daily life.
Prof. K. Thietz
Taken in conjunction with V93.9133, Comparative Modern Societies. Prerequisite: V51.9001, Elementary German I or equivalent.
A continuation of Elementary German I.
Prof. A. Rebecchi
Taken in conjunction with V93.9133, Comparative Modern Societies: Contemporary Germany.
Designed to permit post-intermediate students to perfect their German skills while in Berlin.
Prof. A. Rebecchi
Taken in conjunction with V93.9133, Comparative Modern Societies: Contemporary Germany.
A continuation of Advanced German: Conversation and
Composition I.
Prof. E. Dischereit
Cross-listed with V93.9435 (Sociology)
Course description to come.
Prof. R. Khan
Cross-listed with V83.1038 (Philosophy)
Course description to come.
Sociology
Prof. M. Jander
This course is required for all students.
Cross-listed with V57.9133 (History) and V53.9133 (Politics)
Explores the society, politics and culture of contemporary Germany through lectures, readings and visits to institutions and organizations around Berlin. Examines the historical developments in the 20th century (failed democratization, National Socialism, Communism, postwar reconstruction, reunification) that have shaped today's Federal Republic. Germany's place within a united Europe will also be discussed.
TBA
Examines the nature of sociological theory and the value and problems of theorizing. Provides a detailed analysis of the writings of major social theorists since the 19th century in both Europe and America such as Marx, Tocqueville, Durkheim, Weber, Parsons, Foucault, Bourdieu, Luhmann and Habermas.
Prof. M. Jander
Cross-listed with V57.9460 (History)
Examines the rich history of the city of Berlin principally through visits to sites associated with the Prussian, imperial, Weimar, National Socialist and Communist regimes. Explores the cosmopolitan reality of contemporary Berlin through trips to diverse neighborhoods and discussions with community representatives.
Prof. C. Ludwig
The course explores the history of Central European
architecture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century on the basis of the architectural history of the city of Berlin. We will examine buildings from different epochs; why were they built the way and
in the place we find them today; how were they planned, and for whom; what were they supposed to signify, and which story do
they tell us today; in which way did and do they shape the
public space, or the way we live; how have they been adapted for
altered purposes, and are they capable of serving yet another purpose if necessary? The course will consist mainly of field
trips to sites in and around Berlin.
Prof. A. Steinel (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V42.9471 (European Studies) and V53.9471 (Politics)
Provides an overview of the legal and institutional foundations of the European Union before focusing on the question of the EU's democratic legitimacy or lack thereof. The historical process of European unification will be explored and various positions on the EU's democratic deficit and ways to remedy it examined. The roots of the current tensions between Europe and the U.S. and the future of European-American relations will also be discussed.
Prof. C. Ludwig
Explores the changing social and historical
significance of Berlin's famous Museum Island through an
examination of its origins, architecture, collections and
fate under six German political regimes. Will include
regular visits to the Museum Island as well as to the rival
Kulturforum.
Prof. R. Isensee (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V42.9938 (European Studies) and V57.9938 (History)
Examines the development of Europe's and America's images of one another from the 18th century to the present through literary texts and historical documents, with special attention to sources from Germany. The roots of current U.S.-European tensions, both cultural and political, will also be explored.
Prof. E. Dischereit
Cross-listed with V51.9298 (German)
Course description to come.
Staff
Allows students to gain 4 credits for a project of their own choosing related to Berlin by working under the supervision of the Program Director or other appropriate member of the teaching staff.
History
Prof. M. Jander
This course is required for all students.
Cross-listed with V93.9133 (Sociology) and V53.9133 (Politics)
Explores the society, politics and culture of contemporary Germany through lectures, readings and visits to institutions and organizations around Berlin. Examines the historical developments in the 20th century (failed democratization, National Socialism, Communism, postwar reconstruction, reunification) that have shaped today's Federal Republic. Germany's place within a united Europe will also be discussed.
Prof. R. Isensee (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V42.9938 (European Studies) and V.93.9938 (Sociology)
Examines the development of Europe's and America's images of one another from the 18th century to the present through literary texts and historical documents, with special attention to sources from Germany. The roots of current U.S.-European tensions, both cultural and political, will also be explored.
Prof. M. Jander
Cross-listed with V93.9460 (Sociology).
Examines the rich history of the city of Berlin principally through visits to sites associated with the Prussian, imperial, Weimar, National Socialist and Communist regimes. Explores the cosmopolitan reality of contemporary Berlin through trips to diverse neighborhoods and discussions with community representatives.
Philosophy
Prof. R. Khan
Cross-listed with V83.1038 (Philosophy)
Course description to come.
Politics
Prof. R. Khan
Course description coming soon.
Prof. M. Jander
This course is required for all students.
Cross-listed with V57.9133 (History) and V93.9133 (Sociology)
Explores the society, politics and culture of contemporary Germany through lectures, readings and visits to institutions and organizations around Berlin. Examines the historical developments in the 20th century (failed democratization, National Socialism, Communism, postwar reconstruction, reunification) that have shaped today's Federal Republic. Germany's place within a united Europe will also be discussed.
Prof. A. Steinel (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V42.9471 (European Studies) and V93.9471 (Sociology)
Provides an overview of the legal and institutional foundations of the European Union before focusing on the question of the EU's democratic legitimacy or lack thereof. The historical process of European unification will be explored and various positions on the EU's democratic deficit and ways to remedy it examined. The roots of the current tensions between Europe and the U.S. and the future of European-American relations will also be discussed.
European Studies
Prof. A. Steinel (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V93.9471 (Sociology) and V53.9471 (Politics)
Provides an overview of the legal and institutional foundations of the European Union before focusing on the question of the EU's democratic legitimacy or lack thereof. The historical process of European unification will be explored and various positions on the EU's democratic deficit and ways to remedy it examined. The roots of the current tensions between Europe and the U.S. and the future of European-American relations will also be discussed.
Professor R. Isensee (Humboldt University)
Cross-listed with V93.9938 (Sociology) and V57.9938 (History)
Examines the development of Europe's and America's images of one another from the 18th century to the present through literary texts and historical documents, with special attention to sources from Germany. The roots of current U.S.-European tensions, both cultural and political, will also be explored.
If you are an advanced German student or have other academic questions, please contact nyu.in.berlin@nyu.edu.
