Politics, society and culture in Weimar Germany (1918-1933)
This course looks at the Weimar republic established in Germany in 1918, its achievements, the problems it faced and why these led to the rise of the Nazis and end of democracy in inter-war Germany.
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In the turmoil at the end of the First World War, various factions in Germany sought to create a republic and this was first proclaimed on November 9, 1918. In many ways the Weimar Republic was a genuine attempt to create a perfect democratic country, but by 1923 it was already looking fragile. This course explores the reasons for the establishment of the republic, its ambitions and achievements, its mishaps and its eventual overthrow by the Nazis.
What will we cover?
How and why Germany became a republic in 1918 - The challenges facing the Weimar Republic in its early days and attempts to overcome these - The crisis of 1923: occupation, hyperinflation and long term consequences - Reconciliation with France and Germany: the Stresemann years - German cultural and scientific achievements during the Weimar Republic - Economic crisis in late 1920s and the growth of anti-republican forces on the right and left - The triumph of the Nazis and the death of the republic.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain the nature of the Weimar republic, discuss its achievements suggest why it only lasted 12 years.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.
However, as with most of our history, politics, philosophy and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
Given the nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect, sensitivity and the willingness to learn from others.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course will be delivered via Zoom. Tutor presentation, group discussion, tutor-guided analysis of documents, images and video clips. You will be given a short reading list in case you would like to do some additional reading, but this is not necessary to participation in class discussion. In case you would like to do some preparatory reading, we suggest ‘The Weimar Republic’ by Stephen J. Lee (Routledge, 2007).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. If you would like to take any notes, do bring a notebook or other means to record key points. All handouts and prentations will be put on the Google Classroom webpage for this course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German history courses starting in September / October. Please see the City Lit website.
Dr. Rudolf Muhs, Emeritus Reader in Modern European History at Royal Holloway, University of London, studied at the universities of Freiburg and Edinburgh and has been teaching German history in England since 1987.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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In case you would like to do some preparatory reading, we suggest ‘The Weimar Republic’ by Stephen J. Lee (Routledge, 2007).There are no additional costs. If you would like to take any notes, do bring a notebook or other means to record key points. All handouts and prentations will be put on the Google Classroom webpage for this course.<p>German history courses starting in September / October. Please see the City Lit website. </p>HistoryEuropean historyconfigurable
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