Choose between PHIL 215( AIWT), PHIL 370, MLAN 370, or GERM 370 for course abroad

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The overarching purpose of this course is to provide students with a better understanding of the origins and nature of totalitarianism, focusing particularly on 20th century Nazi and Soviet forms of totalitarianism. To this end, we will travel first to Nuremberg, Germany, where we will visit sites such as the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and then on to Berlin with its abundance of museums, memorials, and cultural and historical sites of interest, where we will spend the majority of the time. Our journey will be informed by philosophical and literary analyses of Nazi and Soviet totalitarianism, such as Hannah Arendt's, The Origins of Totalitarianism, Elie Wiesel's Night, as well as texts by Christa Wolf, Paul Celan, and Bertolt Brecht, among others. We will compare and contrast philosophical and literary approaches to the topic; ponder the limits of our ability to adequately understand and memorialize the terrors of totalitarian government; and discuss connections between 20th century totalitarianism and the anti-democratic, authoritarian tendencies of the current, global political landscape.

**Passport Notice** Passport Required by December 1, 2022 for this program.

Accepted Students with Passports:
Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2022 to their enrollment forms.

Accepted Students without Passports:
Students must apply or renew passports no later than November 15. After November 15, students must pay the more expensive fees with the U.S. government to expedite the application process.

Application & Renewal Time:
The routine processing time is currently up to 11 weeks and expedited services is up to 7 weeks. We highly recommend apply or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2023, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2023.


**COVID-19 Notice**
Travel and Entry Requirements: Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. The Study Abroad Office is monitoring the policies of many countries to advise students for study abroad. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to monitor the situation in the location(s) to assess if they wish to continue with study abroad. To view the current COVID-19 response for a specific country, we recommend starting with the U.S. State Department (travel.state.gov) and the U.S. Embassy COVID-19 webpage for the country or countries of interest.

COVID-19 Vaccination & Entry Requirements: Many countries have opened their borders to vaccinated travelers with some preventative measures (masking, distancing, etc.). In some locations, a booster shot is required to be considered fully vaccinated. An unvaccinated student may be able to travel, but there could be additional testing requirements, quarantine time during arrival, and/or there may be restrictions to certain group activities. In some cases, an unvaccinated student may not be permitted to enter a country. There is a cost for testing, quarantine time, and/or early arrival for quarantine, which may differ by location. Any costs associated with traveling as an unvaccinated person will be an out of pocket expense for the student. Christopher Newport University will not cover the costs associated with these expenses.