This class covers a range of perspectives of German media and the history of media in German-speaking countries. Students will engage with current events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and learn about a variety of topics. The class will examine perspectives of different types of television, print, and online media and will use tools from media studies and intercultural studies to compare and explain differences between perspectives in German-language and U.S. news media and different reporting styles. Furthermore, students will compare public and private news sectors as well as press agencies in Germany and Europe.

This course counts for the German major and the minor. Credit Hrs: 3. Taught in German. 

Attributes: Humanities Requirement.