Prerequisite(s): GERM 121 or GERM 135 or departmental approval. The German-speaking world has been home to some of Europe’s most significant historical developments and some of the world’s most renowned detective works, be it Kafka, Fritz Lang, or the birth of the regional detective novel genre from “Alpenkrimis” to “Nordsee- Krimis.” This course will feature some of the highlights of the detective genre from the 20th century, using these films and texts as springboards for cultural discussions in which students will have the chance to gain comfort in speaking, polish their writing, and refresh their German grammar.