Final Revised Syllabus (1/6/06)

Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Rivers

Hôtel du Parc Montsouris	Classroom:
Address: 4, rue du Parc Montsouris	CISP Kellerman
Phone: 011-33-1-45-89-0972	12 Boulevard Kellermann
e-mail: rivers@uwosh.edu
https://uwosh.courses.wisconsin.edu/

Dates of course: Jan. 16 through Jan. 27 (Paris)

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Course Description: This course is a survey of the principal political, economic, social, religious, and intellectual events of Western Europe and its influential neighbors, from the mideleventh century to the mid-fifteenth century. In the early Middle Ages (the period from c. 300 to c. 1050), separate Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements in Western Europe slowly began to blend into a new culture. By about AD 1000, Europe saw this culture blossom into a vibrant civilization that was the foundation of many aspects of subsequent European life. Because we have the resources of many Parisian institutions at our disposal, we will give particular attentionto French examples of medieval developments.

Course Objectives: The three main objectives of the course are for students to gain an overview of medieval European history from about 1050 to 1450; for students to extend their knowledge of medieval history through viewing medieval art, architecture, and objects in Paris and its environs; to make connections between medieval history and its physical remains.

Requirements: The success of this class depends not just on the instructor but on the active participation of each class member. An active participant should be present in class on time for the entire class period and should be prepared to discuss the material when appropriate. Because this course is only two weeks long, it is important for students to attend every day that they arephysically able to do so. For this reason, attendance is required and will be reflected in your participation grade.

Graded work:

Participation (as defined above) 20%
4 comparison papers and exercises 40%
2 examinations 40%

NB: All written work must be completed and handed in by the last day of class in order to achieve a passing mark. The Grading Scale for this course is:

93-100% A	78-82% BC	60-67% D
88-92% AB	73-77% C	1-59% F
83-87% B	68-72% CD

Required Texts: (These books are for sale in the bookstore)

Barbara H. Rosenwein, A Short History of the Middle Ages, 1st ed (Broadview Press, 2002).
C. Warren Hollister, et al. Medieval Europe: A Short Sourcebook, 4th ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2002).
Readings posted in D2L site and/or Program web-site.

Due Dates: Hand in your assignments on time! Due dates are firm. Extensions will not be given on or after the due date. You must request an extension BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE, and you must have a good reason. Late papers will be marked down.

Examinations must also be taken or turned in on the date marked on the syllabus. Make-ups will be scheduled only for very solid reasons, such as severe illness (doctor’s note required), a death in the family (funeral notice required).

Web Resources: This course has a web site, maintained as part of the UW System’s adoption of Desire2Learn.

Class Topics: Before the class starts, I would recommend reading Rosenwein, Chapter 1, and pp. 49-61; and pp. 72-81. Feel free to read anything else in Rosenwein that you like. I expect you to read all assignments before coming to class.

Lectures will be held in the mornings, starting at 9:30 am, in the classroom in CISP Kellerman reserved for our use.

Announcements about meeting times and places for fieldwork will be made in class. Try to retain all maps, tickets, and handouts given to you at fieldwork sites. They may be useful to you when completing assignments later.

Week One:

Monday, January 16
– Topics: Introduction to the Middle Ages; Economic Take-off; and Social Organization of Europe.
– Readings: Rosenwein, p. 115-117, 90-95. Hollister, “Select Feudal Documents,” pp. 136-138; “Castle Rising,” pp. 206-207.

Tuesday, January 17
– Topics: Religious Life: Monasticism
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. 117-122, 113-115, 128-136. Hollister, “St. Benedict, The Rule,” pp. 56-63, “William of St. Thierry,” pp. 235-239, “Cluny III,” pp. 208-209 (this is also in Rosenwein, p. 131. Note also the plan of a Cistercian monastery in Rosenwein, p. 136).
– Fieldwork: Visit to Royaumont Abbey.

Wednesday, January 18
– Topics: Religious Life, continued
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. 154-158. Hollister, pp. 210-223.
– Fieldwork: Visit to Chartres Cathedral

Thursday, January 19
– Topics: Political Development, France and England
– Readings: Rosenwein, (review pp. 90-95), pp. 122-125, 139-144. Hollister, “William the Conqueror,” “Four Writs of Henry II,” “Magna Carta,”pp. 296-304; “Suger,” pp. 306-308.
– Fieldwork: Louvre: Medieval Excavations and Objects d’art.
***Fieldwork exercise***

Friday, January 20
– Topics: Papal Reform and Political Development in Germany, Italy, France
– Readings: Rosenwein, review pp. 119-121, pp. 144-147, pp. 168-171. Hollister, “Documents of the Investiture Controversy,” pp. 274-284; Hollister, “Documents relating to Louis IX,” pp. 308-313.
– Fieldwork: Ste Chapelle
***Exam*** I (will cover all material up to, but not including, today’s topics. The exam will be the first thing we do today).

Saturday, January 21
– Topics: Urban Life/economic development.
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. pp. 147-48, 152-54. Hollister, “The Customs of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,” “Guibert of Nogent,” “Regulations for the May Fair at Provins,” pp. 174-180; “Map of
Florence,” pp. 224-225.
– Fieldwork: Visit to Provins

Week Two

Monday, January 23
– Topics: Intellectual Development
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. 125-27, 173-81. Hollister, “Notre Dame Cathedral,” pp. 220-221; “St. Anselm,” “Al-Ghazali,” “Peter Abelard,” “St. Thomas Aquinas,” “Etienne Tempier,” pp.
256-268.
– Fieldwork: Walking tour of Quartier Latin; Notre Dame
***First Short Paper Due***

Tuesday, January 24
– Free Day

Wednesday, January 25
– Topics: Chivalry, medieval art.
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. 148-152. Hollister, “A Lady and Lover,” p. 230. Marie de France, Laustic (The Nightingale), .pdf file on D2L site for course. See “Course Documents.”
– Fieldwork: Musée de Cluny.
***Second Short Paper Due***

Thursday, January 26
– Topics: Late Middle Ages: Philip IV, Black Death, Hundred Years’ War
– Readings: Rosenwein, pp. 171-73, 183-204. Hollister, “Giovanni Boccaccio,” “Wage and Price Laws,” and several accounts of peasant rebellions, pp. 356-66;
– Fieldwork: Louvre: Late Medieval and Renaissance Painting.

Friday, January 27
***Exam II***Will cover all material in course, but extra emphasis on material since the last
exam.
*** Last Short Paper Due***

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Instructor: Dr. John M. Minniear

Dates of course:

Jan 30 through Mar 3 (Paris / Oxford / Edinburgh)*

Apr 3 through 27 (Bologna / Rome)*

Course Description:

Culture and Values: An Introduction to the Humanities provides an overview of some of the world's major civilizations--their artistic achievements, their history and their cultures. Through this integrated approach to the humanities, the course offers opportunities to view works of art, listen to music and read literature in historical and cultural contexts. Painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, religion and philosophy are explored for what they reveal about the human condition. They also tell us about human attitudes and feelings, about ideas and ideals that continue to have value today.

*Concurrently offered with Music and Culture 219:

The course content of both courses is closely related and is historical and geographical in nature. By extending the courses over an eight week period, both courses will be able to draw from the advantages of mini residencies in five cities. Each course will be taught as a separate entity with its our requirements. However, the historical context will often overlap and the same historical timeline will be followed.

Class Policies:

Academic honesty and integrity is expected at all times. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct will not be tolerated and will be handled according to university guidelines.

Learning Resources:

Barbara H. Rosenwein, A Short History of the Middle Ages, 1st ed (Broadview Press, 2002). You will have purchased and read the second half of this book for the previous course in Medieval History. Read the first half of the book (Prelude and Part 1) prior to the beginning of this course for the best preparation for both courses.

Cultural monuments: site visits in the cities of residence during the duration of the course (eight weeks). (You will be encouraged to notice specific sites during all of the semester's visits without encroaching on the requirements and time spent in your other classes.)

Classroom lectures, discussions and presentations of musical, literary, artistic and architectural examples.

Requirements:

The success of this class depends not just on the instructor but on the active participation of each class member. An active participant should be present in class on time for the entire class period and should be prepared to discuss the material when appropriate. Because this course is accelerated, as are all others, it is important for students to attend every day that they are physically able to do so. For this reason, attendance is required.

Course Assessment:

Required readings; class attendance; class discussion; reaction papers; exams and projects (such as on site observations)

Exams and Grading:

Course grades will be based on the following table:

93-100% A	76-81% BC	59-63% D
88-92% AB	70-75% C	58% or less F
82-87% B	64-69% CD

- Incomplete (I) will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

Students with Special Needs:

It is university policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have documented disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations you might need and provide appropriate documentation.

Topic headings / units:

1. The Dawn of Culture and Ancient Egypt

This unit traces the Western cultural tradition by examining the earliest people and their art, the kingdoms of ancient Egypt, the culture of Mesopotamia and the Aegean cultures of the Bronze Age.

2. Aegean Culture and the Rise of Ancient Greece

This study of Early Greece is divided in the heroic age, the age of colonization and the archaic period. Examples of Greek literature, sculpture, painting and architecture, music and drama are discussed.

3. Classical and Hellenistic Greece

This unit surveys the stability and unity of Greece during the Classical AGe (479 b.c. to 323 b.c.)--a level of civilization that has served as a continuing inspiration to our culture. The artistic and intellectual achievements are explored and evaluated. The contributions of Greek philosophers from this period which became the basis of Western thought for the next two thousand years are presented. The importance of the Roman conquest of Greece and the Greek ideals of order and human reason are also discussed.

4. The Roman Legacy

This unit explores the contributions of Rome to the development of Western civilization. Emphasis is placed on its governmental and military achievements and on its art, architecture, philosophy, and literature.

5. Jerusalem and the Rise of Christianity

In this unit, the Bible will be reviewed as an historical source for the study of Solomon and the prophets. The cultural and philosophical significance of the Biblical period will be explored by examining select examples of literature, art, architecture and music.

6. Byzantine and Islamic Civilizations

This unit deals with the rise of Christianity and the decline of Rome. Emphasis is placed on the Byzantine Empire and its culture. The art, architecture and literature are dealt with in detail, particularly the Confessions of Augustine, the Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, and the art and architecture of Ravenna.

7. The Early Middle Ages and the Romanesque

This unit traces the revival of the Roman Empire in the West under Charlemagne. Feudal rule was established and legal decrees were issued. The rise of monasticism, liturgical music ad the beginnings of drama are explored.

8. The Gothic and Late Middle Ages

This unit presents the development of Paris as a royal city and France as an important kingdom and center of Western civilization during the Middle Ages. The beginnings of Gothic architecture, scholasticism, and the educational community (university) were evidence of the humane learning inherited from Greek and Roman culture and the accepted faith of the West. The discovery of the writings of Aristotle, the crusades and religious reforms were all factors in the flowering of medieval culture.

9. The Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy

In this unit, the events leading to the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the Renaissance are presented. The 14th century is marked by natural calamity, institutional decay, and cruel violence. The developments in literature (Petrarch and Chaucer), art (Giotto) and music (Ars Nova) are also explored. Part of the unit focuses on the city of Florence, home of the 15th century Renaissance. Artists, intellectuals and humanists were convinced that a careful study of the classics of Greece and Rome could be used as revolutionary tools to restructure politics, reinterpret architecture and set new standards for art and increase both intellectual and moral powers of the educated.

This unit also explores the role the Papal Court at the Vatican played in continuing the artistic patronage after the decline of the Medici and other Florentine families. The activity of Raphael and Michelangelo at the Vatican is contrasted with the work going on in Venice (Giorgione and Titian). Mannerism in art is presented as well as the music of the Papal Court and Venice.

10. The Renaissance in the North

This unit covers the effects of the spread of the Protestant Revolution of Reformation during the 16th century primarily in Northern Europe. The causes of the Reformation, Renaissance humanism, and the cultural significance of the Reformation are discussed in detail. Emphasis is also placed on the art, architecture, literature and music of Germany, the Netherlands, France and Elizabethan England.

11. The Baroque Age

The Counter Reformation of the 17th century brought dramatic change in artistic and intellectual developments. This unit explores these developments in art, music, philosophy and science, and literature in Western Europe. Specific artists, composers and writers are dealt with in detail.

12. The Eighteenth Century

The eighteenth century was an age of contradictions. Neoclassicism prevailed in literature and in the visual arts, while classical music paralleled the altitudes of the rococo style and the aristocratic age. These developments gave rise to the Encyclopedists, to philosophical cynicism and satire, and, ultimately, to revolution.

13. Romanticism and Realism

This unit explores the birth of romanticism and how the movement was represented in music, literature and art of the period both in Europe and in America. The back-to-nature sentiments of Rousseau and the philosophies of Kant and Hegel resulted in a sweeping revolt against science, authority, tradition and new-classicism.

14. Toward the Modern Era: 1870-1914

The growing unrest of the 19th century resulted in World War I (The Great War)--a decisive turning point in Western Civilization. The growth of more democratic governments and scientific achievements, the rise of capitalism, and the decline of religion created an uncertain world that was reflected in the arts. New movements in art, new styles in music, and new subjects in literature were all results of this widespread feeling of unrest.

15. Between the World Wars

After The Great War (WW I), two different approaches to the world existed: a spirit of frivolity and a feeling of bitterness and cynicism. Artists reacted to this troubled world in different ways. Literary modernism, cubism and surrealism were all reactions to the unsettled world. The many cultural responses to social distress are presented.

16. The Contemporary Contour

Many of the complexities of the world after World War II are presented in this unit. The changing character of the postwar period is reflected in the arts. A multitude of movements and styles are surveyed.

Class Schedule: (When the itinerary has been finalized, the class schedule will be posted)

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Instructor: Dr. Heike Alberts

email: alberts@uwosh.edu

Dates of course: Mar 20 through Mar 31

Location: Berlin, Germany

Course Description:
Contemporary Europe is a diverse region in terms of natural landscapes, political and economic systems, languages and cultures. It is also a region undergoing far-reaching transformations, most prominently the “velvet revolutions” in Eastern Europe since the late 1980s and the increasing integration and cooperation of European countries in the European Union. The diversity and rapid changes make studying Europe both interesting and challenging for geographers.

In this class we will explore five broad topic areas. We will begin by looking at the current social setting, such as demographic characteristics of the population, languages and religions, ethnic conflicts and migration. Next we will study the physiographic regions of Europe, natural resources and environmental challenges, before turning our attention to the basic features of the European economy. We will then explore Europe’s urban history from ancient times to today. Finally, we will focus on the most important political developments after 1945 and examine the challenges and chances of European integration.

We will cover some of these topics in lectures and class discussions, but on most days we will actually look at concrete examples in Berlin. I was born and raised in Berlin, so I very much look forward to showing you my city and teaching you about the geography of Europe!

Teaching Philosophy:
For me learning is an interactive process, with both teachers and students learning from one another. I do not see you as containers in which I pour knowledge. I also do not see you as sponges that readily absorb whatever is presented to you. Rather I see you as individuals with different backgrounds and histories, strengths and weaknesses, and styles of acquiring and processing information. I will give you plenty of opportunity to be active in class, and hope that you will enjoy the on-site exercises that we will do while we explore Berlin. In my opinion, getting to know a place through personal experience is much better than learning about it in lecture. However, to get the most out of this experience, you have to be active in soaking up as much information as you can during our stay in Berlin.

Equipment:
While we will spend some time in a regular classroom, we will often be out exploring the city, no matter whether it is beautiful or pouring rain. Therefore it is essential that you bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes (Berlin can be very pleasant in March, but it can also be cold and wet), and rain protection. Bring a clipboard so that you can take proper notes while we are outside the classroom. You might also want to bring your camera.

Required Readings:
I prepared a few book chapters and articles for you. They will be deposited in a copy shop close to your dorm, so you can photocopy them whenever it is convenient for you. I expect you to do your readings before coming to class. Additional resources for your assignments will also be available in the copy shop.

For one of your assignments, you will review a book about Europe. While Berlin bookstores carry some books in English, I recommend that you buy your book in the US and take it with you. The books I recommend are easily available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Class Policies:
- Since we will cover a lot of material in one day and lectures complement, rather than duplicate, reading materials, it is important that you do not miss any class days and participate actively in the activities we will be doing.

- This class is only two weeks long, so it is important that you meet all deadlines and don’t fall behind on the class material. I will deduct points if your assignments are late.

- Academic honesty and integrity is expected at all times. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct will not be tolerated and will be handled according to university guidelines.

- Incomplete (I) will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

- Please be respectful at all times towards your fellow students, the instructor, and other people we will encounter during our time in Berlin. Be critical of ideas, not people; listen to and respect everyone’s ideas even if you don’t agree. Remember that you are a guest in this country and behave accordingly.

Exams and Grading:
Your grade will consist of the following components:

Exams:

The two exams consist largely of short answer questions, but there may also be a short essay. Each exam is worth 20% of your grade.

Book review:

You will be asked to write a critical review of a book about a topic connected to this class. I will give you several possible titles, but I encourage you to find a book on your own that really interests you. Please make sure to check in with me before you buy your book. If you want, you can complete this assignment before going on the European Odyssey. Your book review counts 20% of your grade. For additional information regarding this assignment and writing samples, consult: Book Review.pdf

- Opinion/discussion papers:

You will be asked to write two papers about controversial topics. For one paper, you will read some extra materials made available in the copy shop. This paper will count 15% of your grade. The other paper will be based on material we covered in class. It is worth 10% of your grade.

- Class Exercises:

You will be asked to complete three short assignments while we are out in the field. Each assignment is worth 5% of your grade.
- All assignments can be turned in hand-written, but the hand-writing has to be clearly legible. Chicken-scratch or otherwise sloppy assignments will not be accepted.

Course grades will be based on the following table:

93-100% A	76-81% BC	59-63% D
88-92% AB	70-75% C	58% or less F
82-87% B	64-69% CD

Students with Special Needs:
It is university policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have documented disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations you might need and provide appropriate documentation.

Monday, March 20
- Topics: Introduction, The Changing Political Map, Languages in Europe, Education System
- Readings: Murphy, Alexander B. (1998): “European Languages,” in: A European Geography, Tim Unwin, ed. Longman, Harlow, 34-50
- Field trip: Walking tour of the campus of the Free University Berlin

Tuesday, March 21
- Topics: Population Issues, Religious Patterns, Ethnic Conflict in Europe
- Readings: Djilas, Aleksa (1995): “Fear Thy Neighbor: The Breakup of Yugoslavia,” in: Kupchan, Charles, ed. Nationalism and Nationalities in the New Europe, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, 85-106

Wednesday, March 22
- Topic: Migration
- Readings: Leitner, Helga (1995): “International Migration and The Politics of Admission and Exclusion in Postwar Europe,” in: Political Geography, 14(3), 259-278
- Field trip and exercise: Kreuzberg (immigrant neighborhood); exercise due on Thursday, March 23

Thursday, March 23
- Topics: Physiographic regions, Climate, Agriculture, Energy, Resources, Environment and Economy
- Readings: Saiko, Tatyana (1998): Environmental Challenges in the New Democracies,” in: The New Europe. Economy, Society and Environment, David Pinder, ed., John Wiley and Sons, New York, 381-399

Friday, March 24
- Exam I
- Topic: Urban Geography I
- Readings: Danta, Darrick and William H. Berentsen (1997): “Urban Geography,” in: Contemporary Europe. A Geographic Analysis, William H. Berentsen (ed.), John Wiley and Sons, New York, 195-227
- Field trip and exercise: Pergamon Museum, Downtown East Berlin; exercise due Saturday, March 25

Saturday, March 25
- Topic: Urban Geography II
- Field trip: Transect through different neighborhoods in Berlin, Egyptian Museum

Monday, March 27
- Topic: The New Berlin
- Field trip: Government Neighborhood and Potsdamer Platz, Television Tower
- Hand in discussion/opinion paper I

Tuesday, March 28
- Topics: The Cold War and the Revolutions in the 1980s
- Readings: TBA

Wednesday, March 29
- Topics: Transportation Issues
- Readings: Ross, John F. (1995): “When Co-operation Divides: Øresund, the Channel Tunnel and the New Politics of European Transport,” in: Journal of European Public Policy 2(1), 115-146
- Field trip and exercise: Leehrter Stadtbahnhof, exercise due Thursday, March 30

Thursday, March 30
- Topics: The European Union
- Readings: European Union (2002): “What is the European Union,” “How Is the EU Run?,” “Building the New Europe: The EU and Its Neighbors, “The Euro: Completing Economic Unity in: The European Union. A Guide for Americans, http://www.eurunion.org/infores/euguide

Friday, March 31
- Exam II
- Hand in opinion/discussion paper II and book review

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Instructor: Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen

email: deegen@uwosh.edu

Dates of course: March 6 through March 17

Location: Berlin, Germany

16 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the opening of the inner-German borders, people outside Germany wonder why there are so many prejudices between East and West Germans after the unification of both German States. It seems to the outsider that these Germans on both sides of the former border cannot get along and will probably never become a truly united people. The celebrations following the opening of the borders are indeed long over. The Germans have to face problems originating from forty years of separation. The difficulties connected with this tremendous task could not have been imagined. Are the Germans creating a new wall in the heads of their own people? To understand the present, it is necessary to understand the past. This is a well known wisdom.
During this course, we will examine united Germany and the problems between people in the East and West by investigating selected periods of German history from the end of World War II to the unification in 1990. This will enable us to better understand the current difficulties in Germany. In our investigation, we will explore historical and political issues (including the analysis of historical portrayals in documentaries and mass media) as well as psychological and cultural topics (including biographical and literary reflections, popular culture in the form of cartoons, music as well as film).

Our goal throughout this course is to learn about German history between 1945 and 1990 and to understand contemporary united Germany, its people and society after 1990, especially the Eastern part of the new Germany. You will acquire a solid understanding of important political events after World War II leading to the foundation of two German states, events leading up to German unification, the unification process itself, and how this influenced German society to the present. The once divided city of Berlin will serve as the background of our investigation.
In Berlin, we will visit historical sites and museums that deal with issues related to post war German division and unification such as: Deutsch-Russisches Museum (German-Russian museum), Haus am Checkpoint Charlie (Checkpoint Charlie museum/ Wall museum), Dokumentationszentrum Berliner Mauer (Berlin Wall Documentation Center), Stasi-Gefängnis and Stasi Forschungsstätte (the former East German State Security Police prison and research center), Alliiertenmuseum (allied museum), Reichstag (German Parliament), and the Brandenburg Gate, to name a few. We will hear from people in Germany about their experiences during the Berlin Air Lift, the building of the wall, and the unification events. We will also travel to the city of Potsdam, where we will visit the historical site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945 which ultimately led to the division of the country into four occupational zones and to the later division into two states. Another day trip will take us to the city of Leipzig, a center of the protest movement of East Germans during 1989 which led to the collapse of the East German state in the fall of 1989.
The course will be divided into lecture/discussion sessions, and trips to historical relevant sites as described above.

Regular attendance and participation in class discussions is absolutely necessary in order to successfully pass this course. Important material will be presented in lectures (including occasional film screenings, depending on facilities) and selected readings (course packet, which you purchase from me before class, and which you receive in Berlin), and this material will be discussed in class. You will also learn about many historical and social issues by listening to tours in museums, and other sites.

Except for medical reasons, you are expected to be present at every single class/trip. Failure to do so will result in a grade of F for this class. This is an intensive two week course. You will only succeed in this course by being present.

Assignments are to be completed on time. Late assignments will not be accepted. Throughout the duration of this course, you are expected to write a class journal. In individual journal entries you are expected to

- reflect on the material you were presented with in lectures, tours, films
- reflect on the material you were assigned to read- articulate on your understanding of the material
- express questions about issues that were not clear to you
- evaluate the assignments according to the usefulness of our class goal.

Your journal entries can be written on separate sheets of paper which you are turning in as specified throughout the course, and you are required to turn ALL entries in to me at the end of the course. For note taking in class and on tours, I suggest you use a notebook since you will be carrying it around with you all the time.

There will be at least two exams throughout the two weeks in which you are tested on class material.

Attendance, participation, class discussion 40%
Class Journal & special assignments 30%
Exams (2) 30%

Note: You will be receiving a detailed class schedule in March. This is only an overview of course topics and on site visits.

1. Germany at the end of World War II, 1945-1949: Potsdam conference, Occupation by the Allied Powers, Berlin Air Lift

Trips:

Berlin: Deutsch-Russisches Museum, Museum Europäischer Kulturen: Die Stunde Null, Alliiertenmuseum

Potsdam: Schloss Cecilienhof

2. The foundation of two separate German States in 1949

3. Events leading to the building of the Berlin Wall

4. The Berlin Wall

Trips:

Berlin: Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, Dokumentationszentrum Berliner Mauer

5. Living in East Germany and the East German State Security Police (Stasi)

Trips:

Berlin: Stasi-Museum, Stasi-Gefängnis, Leipzig: Zeitgeschichtliches Forum

6. The Peaceful Revolution of 1989

Trips:

Leipzig: Nikolaikirche, Zeitgeschichtliches Forum

7. The unification of Germany

8. Germany today

Trips:

Berlin: Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial

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Instructor: Dr. John M. Minniear

Dates of course:

Jan 30 through Mar 3 (Paris / Oxford / Edinburgh)*

Apr 3 through 27 (Bologna / Rome)*

Course Description:

Today's western music is primarily an interfusion of musical styles from around the world. Still, its predominant features are derived from a long tradition of musical evolution stretching back through western Europe, through Greece, through the so called "cradle of civilization" and probably even farther back than the antecedents of western civilization itself. The progression of known musical developments over the centuries reflect a broad context of social forces at work throughout the ages. Music and Culture will focus specifically on the geographic region of western Europe and will follow the circuitous "routes" of musical evolution as it reflects socio-political, economic, intellectual and religious life. Our European Odyssey will provide opportunities to examine this broad context by interacting with the historical remnants that abound in some of Europe's major cultural centers. Emphasis will be placed on the materials of music and the exploration of the historical and cultural past still present in today's western music.

*Concurrently offered with Culture and Values 200:

The course content of both courses is closely related and is historical and geographical in nature. By extending the courses over an eight week period, both will be able to draw from the advantages of mini residencies in five cities. Each course will, however, be taught as a separate entity with its our requirements. However, the historical context will often overlap and the same historical timeline will be followed.

Class Policies:

Academic honesty and integrity is expected at all times. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct will not be tolerated and will be handled according to university guidelines.

Learning Resources:

Cultural monuments: site visits in the cities of residence during the duration of the course (eight weeks). (You will be encouraged to notice specific sites during all of the semester's visits without encroaching on the requirements and time spent in your other classes.)

Classroom lectures, handouts, discussions and presentations of musical, literary, artistic and architectural examples.

Musical examples: musical excerpts played and discussed in clas

Requirements:

The success of this class depends not just on the instructor but on the active participation of each class member. An active participant should be present in class on time for the entire class period and should be prepared to discuss the material when appropriate. Because this course is accelerated like, as are all others, it is important for students to attend every day that they are physically to do so. For this reason, attendance is required.

Course Assessment:

Required readings; class attendance; class discussion; reaction papers; exams and projects (such as on site observations)

Exams and Grading:

Course grades will be based on the following table:

93-100% A	76-81% BC	59-63% D
88-92% AB	70-75% C	58% or less F
82-87% B	64-69% CD

Incomplete (I) will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

Students with Special Needs:

It is university policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have documented disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations you might need and provide appropriate documentation.

Topic headings / units:

Part I: The Material of Music

1. The elements of Music

2. Musical Instruments and Ensembles

Part II: Medieval and Renaissance Music

1. The Middle Ages

2. The Renaissance

Part III: More Materials of Music

1. The Organization of Musical Sound

Part IV: The Baroque Era

1. The Baroque and the Arts

2. Vocal Music of the Baroque

3. Instrumental Music of the Baroque

Part V: More Materials of Form

1. Focus on Form

Part VI:

1. The Classical Spirit

2. Classical Chamber Music

3. The Classical Symphony

4. The 18th Century Concerto and Sonata

5. Choral Music and Opera in the Classical Era

Part VII: The 19th Century

1. The Romantic Movement

2. The 19th Century Art Song

3. The 19th Century Piano Piece

4. Romantic Program Music

5. Absolute Forms in the 19th Century

6. Choral and Dramatic Music in the 19th Century

Part VIII: The Twentieth Century

1. The Impressionist and the Post-Impressionist Eras

2. The Early 20th Century

3. Nationalism of the 2oth Century

4. Popular Styles

5. The New Music

Class Schedule: (When the itinerary has been finalized, the class schedule will be posted)

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Instructor: Dr. Lane Earns (Provost and Vice Chancellor)

email: earns@uwosh.edu

Dates of course: Jan. 13 through April 28

Overview:

This one credit course may be taken at no extra charge. Consult the on-line Syllabus for details.

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