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Offered Week 3 and 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Course description not yet available.
In his texts on architecture, the writer Alexander
Mitscherlich proposes the city as space for the development of a collective
sense of self. Taking his thought as a starting point, we will examine the
Hessian metropolis Frankfurt am Main as a type of stage for the representation
of culture and politics, looking at architecture and city planning in relation
to the development of a cultural self in the German and wider European contexts.
The city of Frankfurt has been a particularly important political and cultural
center throughout German history and is the fifth largest German city today.
While heavily bombed during World War II, many historic structures remain and
others were rebuilt. These contrast with the very modern highrises for which
the city is famous today, so that Frankfurt can be seen a urban space with
multiple layers. Located within the same state as Marburg is, Hesse, Frankfurt
am Main also provides a context to the local area.
Students are expected to contribute to a lively class
discussion, lead discussions and will be given a short essay examination.
The seminar plan will be based on lessons from the assigned
reader. Students will be expected to lead discussions based on this material.
Final grade will be based on class participation and final
essay examination.
