juliuscarstens

Julius Carstens
juliuscarstens@arizona.edu
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Carstens, Julius
Graduate Associate

Julius Carstens is a doctoral student in the binational Transcultural German Studies PhD program at the University of Arizona and Leipzig University. Born in Minden and grown up in Preußisch Oldendorf, Julius acquired the Bachelor of Arts degree in German Studies and Philosophy at the Dresden University of Technology and the Master of Arts degree in German Studies at Leipzig University. Juliusʼ bachelor thesis examined the symbolism of the colors in Georg Heymʼs prose, and the master thesis examined the portrayal of the mobility transition in current novels.

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GER 101 – Beginning German I

Introduction to German language and culture, developing basic communication skills for learners with no prior knowledge of German (not including GER courses offered in English for General Education).

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GER 246 – German Culture, Science and Technology

This course explores shifting attitudes towards science, technology, nature, and the environment in the German-speaking world, through a range of cultural works (e.g., media documents, literary texts, films). In addition to examining the ways in which technological and ecological ethics have changed over history, the course will also consider what roles cultural works have played in public debates around scientific discoveries and technological advances.

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This course explores shifting attitudes towards science, technology, nature, and the environment in the German-speaking world, through a range of cultural works (e.g., media documents, literary texts, films). In addition to examining the ways in which technological and ecological ethics have changed over history, the course will also consider what roles cultural works have played in public debates around scientific discoveries and technological advances.

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This course explores shifting attitudes towards science, technology, nature, and the environment in the German-speaking world, through a range of cultural works (e.g., media documents, literary texts, films). In addition to examining the ways in which technological and ecological ethics have changed over history, the course will also consider what roles cultural works have played in public debates around scientific discoveries and technological advances.

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