The Location: Germany, located in Central Europe, became the continent’s second-largest country upon its reunification in 1990. Germany is home to modern cities, beautiful nature, cultural and historical sites, and delicious food.

Students will spend roughly one week each in the cities of Berlin and Munich. Berlin, a city of rich history, is the capital of Germany and the seat of the federal government. The city is home to numerous art galleries, museums, theaters, restaurants, and historical sites including the remains of the Berlin Wall. Best known for Oktoberfest, the city of Munich in the German state of Bavaria is also home to parks and castles, including the iconic Neuschwanstein.

Coursework and Highlights: This is an interdisciplinary course investigating the interrelationships among regime change, social movements, architecture, art, and design in Germany throughout the 20th century. Students will examine three important shifts in the German state: the rise and fall of Weimar Germany giving way to the Nazi state, the divided experience of East-West Germany during the Cold War, and Reunification in the 1990s. The field experience will explore the interconnectedness among political and creative movements by highlighting the prominent design themes of these eras and the corresponding regime identities supported by the implementation of policy.

Housing: Students will be housed in multiple occupancy hotel rooms in Berlin and Munich.

Prerequisite course: Students must take POL213: Special Topics: 20th Century Germany, Regime Change and Design during spring term 2023.


Eligibility:
Chatham undergraduate students must have good academic standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of application and at the commencement of spring 2023 term. Students must have completed at least 30 undergraduate credits at the time of travel, including at least 15 credits completed at Chatham at the time of travel.
Students must have good judicial standing (to be verified by Office of Student Affairs) and good financial standing at Chatham (to be verified by Student Accounts).
Students must be current Chatham students at the time of the field experience to participate.

The minimum enrollment for this course is 16 students. Each field experience is self-supporting and must meet its minimum enrollment number or it will be canceled.

This field experience is conditionally approved and will only run if health and safety conditions, including Germany visa and entry restrictions, US Dept of State Travel Warning, and CDC Travel Health Notice, permit.