Introducing East Germany. an Anthology with Interpretations
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 043 253 FL 001 884 AUTHOR Mayer, Elizabeth M. TITLE Hammer and Compass: Introducing East Germany. An Anthology with Interpretations. NOTE 181p.; Revised version EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF -$0.75 BC Not Available from FOPS. DESCEIPTORS *Anthologies, *Communism, Cultural Events, *Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism, Cultural Traits, Culture, Culture Conflict, *German, Government (Administrative Body), *Language Instruction, Mythology, Political Affiliation, Political Attitudes, Political Divisions (Geographic), Political Socialization, Propaganda IDENTIFIERS *Fast Germany ABSTRACT This anthology introduces students of German to the life of the people of East Germany. The three-part text describes interrelated cultural and political activitiea which are characteristic of the republic. Part One explores basic communistic philosophy, "a new myth", particularly through commentary on Walter Ulbricht's "Bniverse, Earth, and Man." Part Two shows how the mythic principles are applied in: (1) literature for youth,(2) films, (3) political songs, (u) beginnings of the republic, 0) hope for a Peaceful future,(6) daily work, (7) life and play, and (8) the "blues". The party stand toward West Germany is expressed in the last section. Some 55, selected, German tests are integrated into the study. (Hard copy not available due to marginal legibility of orioinal document. ](RL) liANN Pil AND COMPASS introducing East Germany An Anthology with interpretations U.S. DEPARTMENT Of HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE OEM Of EDUCATION EMS DOCUMENT HAS KEN REPROOUC(D EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON ON MANI/ANN TIRISIKA1IN6 Il.POINTS Of VIEW OR OPINIONS SHAD DO NOT NKESSARIl1 RtPRESEXII OfFKIAL OfIKE Of EDUCATION POSITION Of POLICY. Elizabeth M. Mayer Kalamazoo College (2308WOmetto italamaroo, Michigan 41007 Tel.
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