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SoSe 16: Berlin's urban development from Cölln to capital: people, politics and places

Mary Hartshorn Dellenbaugh

Additional information / Pre-requisites

Englischkenntnisse: mindestens B2

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Berlin has been the center of architectural posturing and politically-motivated building for centuries. In this seminar, we will explore the architectural history of Berlin’s capital city from its genesis to the present day. The course material will alternate between architectural and urban theory, Berlin’s architectural past and present, and the historical and political developments that helped shape the built fabric of Berlin’s capital city. We will examine Berlin’s emergence in the 13th century, its growth during the Margraviate of Brandenburg, its role as first the Prussian und later the Imperial capital, the development of the city during the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich, and finally its destruction, division, and rebirth as the new German capital. Students will learn not only about the various architectural styles present in the city, but also how these link to historical and political developments in Germany and the world, global architectural movements, political posturing, and demographic changes. The course consists of lectures and three excursions. The dates of the excursions will be listed in the syllabus. The course materials will be offered in the form of a reader. Assessment: Along with regularly attending the seminar, studying the course materials and actively participating in the lectures, students will be expected to select and research the history of a building in the city in pairs and present the results in class. Additionally, students will sit a written examination in July (90 minutes). close

13 Class schedule

Regular appointments

Thu, 12:00 - 14:00 13 Class schedule

Thu, 2016-04-21 12:00 - 14:00

Lecturers:
Mary Hartshorn Dellenbaugh