Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Berlin / Munich - History and Memory in the New Germany
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Spend three weeks in Germany and fall under the spell of two German cities—Berlin and Munich. Like no other place in Germany, Berlin and Munich visibly represent the ghosts of German history and the dynamic spirit of the New Germany. Through our r... read more
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I embraced the culture and learned a lot about the culture in Germany, especially in different cities such as Berlin and Munich. Catie W - Eastern Illinois University View Entire Review
I got to see and learned all about the German perspective on the Holocaust and World War II, and how they've changed in the seventy years since the war's end. Kevin L - Eastern Illinois University View Entire Review
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Spend three weeks in Germany and fall under the spell of two German cities—Berlin and Munich. Like no other place in Germany, Berlin and Munich visibly represent the ghosts of German history and the dynamic spirit of the New Germany.
Through our reading and extensive travels through these cities and their surroundings, we will set out to answer the intriguing question: How did Germany transform itself within half a century from a racial, genocidal state under Nazism into the largest liberal democratic state in Europe? We will examine Germans' struggle to build a civil society by "coming to terms" with their Nazi past.
The program is based in Munich and Berlin, capitals of the Nazi movement and the Nazi regime. We spend 11 days in Berlin and 10 days in Munich. Much more than just “city-hopping,” this program will give you a unique chance to experience life in what are now Germany’s most populous, pulsing, and culturally vibrant cities. Time to find your favorite hip district, beer garden, market, or nightspot.
