This course examines the development of German culture through a discussion of media in German contexts. Questions to be answered in the course include: what relationship does media have to German history and social thought? How do German literary and cinematic works dialogue with media in German contexts? Students will complete a series of small tests based on course materials and presentations, as well as their own research and creative projects in an effort to think about their own relationship to both German culture and media. The course is conducted in English and no previous knowledge of German is required.