Why the funny course title?

This course is called "Germany to Germany" for a few reasons.

First, we are traveling from former West Germany to former East Germany. We will discuss the history of how there came to be two German countries and how they were reunited.

So, West Germany --> East Germany.

We will also be reflecting a great deal on the Germany of the past and how that influences the Germany of the future.

So, Germany past --> Germany future.

Also, it is the name of a great Ratatat song.