Montclair in Munich and Berlin

This program will learn about the history of propaganda as utilized by the Nazi Party ranging from the party’s beginnings in the 1920s to the end of the Second World War with a focus on Nazi Cinema.There will also be a focus on memorial culture in Germany, visiting a variety of memorial sights in both Berlin and Munich.

This program will also offer an introduction to the practice of travel writing, teaching writers the process of turning travel journals, observations, and pictures into pieces suitable for potential publication. Students will read and analyze successful travel writing by contemporary writers and engage in writing exercises designed to inspire insightful, original writing about their favorite sites and travel experiences in Munich and Berlin.

Course Dates: Spring 2026
Travel Dates: May 12-May 24
Application Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025
Cost: $2982 (Flights Included)

Program Overview:
SEMESTER Course (required to travel):
Course: GERM 227: Nazi Cinema and Propaganda
Counts as General Education OR SEEDS.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: WRIT 105, HONP 100 or GERM 102 may be taken as prerequisite or co-requisite.
Faculty Leaders: Thomas Herold