German Studies in Berlin

DIRECTOR

Sigi Leonhard, Professor of German

Professor Sigi Leonhard was born in Fürth, German, and grew up in the Rhineland. She studied at the University of Bonn, Germany, at the University of Nantes, France, and at Standford University, California, where she earned her Ph. d. She has been teaching German literature and language at Carleton College since 1982. Her areas of special interest include the Age of Goethe, Contemporary German Women Writers, German Film, and Cross-Cultural Studies. She has published articles on these subjects, as well as poetry in several anthologies. Parts of her novel in progress have appeared in literary magazines.

ELIGIBILITY

Pavel German 103 or exemption (based on the German placement examination or AP credit). Please contact the director if there are any questions.

LOCATION

Pavel The city of Berlin is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating places in Europe, both for its history and for its status as a cultural metropolis. Like no other German City, it bears the scars of recent German history and carries the hopes and promises of a United Germany. With its important role in the Weimar Republic, its sites of political decisions and destruction during the last World War, and the fact that for over forty years it served as the symbol for Germany's division, it is an excellent place for anyone who wants to become familiar with German history.

Pavel As a consequence of Berlin's symbolic function during the post-war era, government subsidies made possible a rich intellectual and artistic culture which the recent unification has intensified. Thus, Berlin impresses the visitor with dozens of theaters, a number of major orchestras, three opera houses, the Friedrichsstadtpalast, and many internationally renowned museums. An excellent transportation system facilitates an acquaintance with Berlin's cultural and intellectual riches. The many public parks and waterways increase the attracton of Berlin for those who like the out of doors.