Final Report

German culture-110 is very interesting and cultural course because you will have a good knowledge about different topics which is covered most of the German culture. I learned such a valuable information in this course included art, politics, sports, economy, role of women, and other things about German culture from 18th century until the present day. Also, one of the most things I like about this course is Blogs because everyone in class is able to see any student work so it's help to have a good background and learning more about your assignment. Baden-Wurttemberg is the first topic i learned about in this course and Baden-Wurttemberg is one of the sixteen states in Germany. The second topic i studied about is overview of all German parties such as German Hanoverian Party, The National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party), The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and Democratic Party (SPD).  After politics parties i started to read 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Book because we have to do chapter review and write about one of the main characters in the book. German Art is one of the most topics i like about German culture because i worked in it with my group for a couple weeks so I got good information about it. Before last topic i learned about we watched three German movies which are Berlin Calling, Baader-Meeinhof, and All Quiet on the Western Front. All of these movies were interesting and the one i most like is Berlin calling. The last topic we talked about is German food & holidays which were surprised me because there are some similar dishes to what we have in my home town which is Saudi Arabia for example Kebab. Finally, i really enjoyed this course and i recommend every student to take it because you will have a good information and background about German culture.

  

Baader-Meinhof

1-      They were not killing people but they did make stand against the government by exploding government buildings and bank robberies.

2-      They have been trying to change the government by force which is totally wrong way in my opinion they should make that change without exploding or killing people.

3-      Yes, Andreas Baader's played a key role into the group's motivation and he usually make the group taking action against the government and his behavior is very strong.

The yeastball (German food)

The yeastball is a traditional dish in the south and east of Germany and Austria. It can be enjoyed sweet as a dessert filled with fruits, or savory stuffed with meet and served with Sauerkraut. The yeastball is considered as a poor people's dish because it uses only a few and basic ingredients: flour, milk, salt, butter and yeast. The yeastball is originates in Bavaria.

http://www.live-like-a-german.com/recipes/show/88/hefekloss--dampfnudel-or-germknoedel-yeastball

Berlin Calling

1. What do drugs mean to Ickarus?

 it's mean life, having fun, and to be able to deal with different issues for example his new album. 

2. Why, when, and how are his fans taking drugs, and which drugs do they take?

They taking drugs to forget about problems and having fun and they taking drugs in the night clubs or parties at different time but mostly after midnight. Also, they taking different kinds of drugs such as cocaine, LSD, PCP, and math. 

3. While we can see that his drug habits get him ill and into a psychosis, and while we witness his relapse and inability to work successfully, why does the subculture Ickarus is in focus on drugs?

The subculture focus on drugs because they thought drugs mean fun, stay awake, and get rid of the pressure. 

4. Compare the standards you know from your home society with the people you see depicted in this movie. Which are the stark differences and contrasts?

In my home town the most used drugs are Marijuana and Captagon, but there are few people who drink alcohol and use cocaine. In Berlin is totally different story because they have a large number of people specially teens who are addicted to alcohol and different kinds of drugs.  

5. Germany is considered a strong industrial nation the world over. Do you think that the youth culture as depicted here could change that? How about work ethics of Ickarus and of Alice, the label director who fires and then re-signs him?

Yes, for sure youth culture could change the industrial and everything such as economic, and military. Alice did hard work and gives lckarus many chances to change his behavior. The label director changed her thought about him after she listened to his new album. 

6. Which similar "cult movies" of US origin have you seen, if any?

I have not seen any similar to" Berlin Calling " in US movies.

   My reaction to the Berlin Calling is surprised and it was unlike what i was expecting because i never seen German movies and i was not have any idea about night life in Berlin. Drugs is really a big issue in Berlin and many of the young generation are addicted to drugs or alcohol. The good thing about the movie in my opinion is that getting a good information about how drugs are bad for everyone even if it make you feel happy and awake after used it but in a moment you may lose everything your job, family, and even your life. Finally, i will recommend my friends to watch " Berlin Calling " because they will get a good idea about Berlin life, music, and the bad effect of drugs. 

My Reaction To The role of women

       

My Reaction to the role of women is very surprised because of the significant changes of the role of women from 18th century to present time. First of all women were not able to have all rights because they were second class citizens and at the same time men were first class citizens. The second significant changed is their right to work and the low salary rate comparing with men because they were able to work only in few jobs with very low wage. The last changed of the role of women in my opinion is their ability to role in politics because they were not able to vote or have a position in government but at the present day Angela Dorothea Merkel is the Chancellor of Germany and party leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

20th Century Fine Arts

Copy of Arts of Germany on Prezi

The most important thoughts about All quiet..Movie

The story on the movie was more interesting and easier to follow than the book.

The movie shows us how the life was difficult and suffering in World War 1.

The actors were not professional but the movie was close to real life because you can see real streets, buildings, and people nothing fake.

The movie has good information about the kinds of weapons they used and the first aid during  World War 1.

How the elders deceived the young generation by making the solder as the strongest man to involve them in the war.