Choose between PHIL 215 (AIWT), PHIL 370, ENGL 304W (AICE), or ENGL 392.
Prerequisites: ENGL 304 requires completion of ENGL 223 with a C- or higher. ENGL 392 requires completion of ENGL 123 with a C- or higher. PHIL 215 and PHIL 370 do not have prerequisites.
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There were two very different forms of totalitarian government in Germany in the 20th century – the Nazi government, and the Soviet-sponsored East German government. This makes Germany an ideal place to gain a better understanding of totalitarianism, which is what this course seeks to do. After arrival and acclimation in Munich, we will travel to Nuremberg, where we will visit sites such as the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Trials Memorial; then, it is on to Berlin with its abundance of museums, memorials, and cultural and historical sites of interest (including the Berlin Jewish Museum, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Stasi Museum, among others), 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 and Paul Celan, 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 Requirement**
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Student with a Valid Passport:
Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2024 to their enrollment forms.
Student without a Valid Passport
Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.
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The routine processing time is currently up to 8 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for 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, 2025, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2025.
**Preparing for Travel**
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Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure.
