Academic Bulletin German - Course Descriptions - 2009-10

Course Descriptions—Language Studies

The student with little or no previous training in German will get a grounding in the language and some understanding of the culture of the German-speaking world. Successful completion of the course means that one will be able to understand and respond in common conversational situations, read straightforward prose, and write simple but correct German. German 101 is taught in the fall semester; German 102 in the spring semester.

The student with little or no previous training in German will get a grounding in the language and some understanding of the culture of the German-speaking world. Successful completion of the course means that one will be able to understand and respond in common conversational situations, read straightforward prose, and write simple but correct German. German 101 is taught in the fall semester; German 102 in the spring semester.

Successful completion of German 101 is a prerequisite for German 102.

A thorough review of the fundamentals of the language. Concentration will be on continued growth in the active use of the language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will read German texts which will reinforce the study of the language and the observation of the culture. Particular attention will be given to improving self-expression in German beyond the rudimentary level. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: German 102 or placement by examination.

This course focuses on the active use of German. Its goals are to develop the student’s command of German through guided practice in the use of the language and to increase his understanding of German culture as reflected in the German language and life in the German-speaking world. This course is offered in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: German 201 or consent of the instructor and the department chair.

This course focuses on the continued development of the student’s command of the German language and his understanding of the culture of the German-speaking world, with an emphasis on speaking and writing. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: German 202 or consent of the instructor and the department chair.

These courses treat topics in German Language. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

These courses treat topics in German Language. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Course Descriptions—Literature and Culture

This first course in the study of literature examines the workings of literature: style, form, structure, genre, symbolism, allusion, and metaphor. Introduction to the lexicon of literary criticism and the principles of literary theory. Required of majors. This course is offered in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: German 301 or consent of the instructor and the department chair.

A study of shorter prose works of moderate difficulty, drama, and poetry, of representative of German speaking authors from the 18th through the 20th century. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: German 302 or consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Special written and oral work for seniors returning from study in a German-speaking country and for those seniors with a comparable level of preparation. Vocabulary-building and refinement of oral and written expression. This course assumes a background in literary analysis and interpretation, as well as a good command of spoken and written German. Required for majors. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Senior status.

A survey of the development of German Literature in its historical and cultural contexts from the beginnings to approximately 1770 through critical examination of representative works from the Medieval Period, the Renaissance, the Baroque Era, the Enlightenment, and the Sturm und Drang.

Prerequisite: German 303 or consent of the instructor and department chair.

A survey of literature in its historical and cultural contexts from Classicism through the 20th century through critical examination of representative works drawn from major periods and movements.

Prerequisite: German 303 or consent of the instructor and the department chair.

These courses treat topics in German Language. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

These courses treat topics in German language, literature, or culture. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

These courses treat topics in German Language. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair

These courses treat topics in German language, literature, or culture. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

These courses treat topics in German language, literature, or culture. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

These courses treat topics in German language, literature, or culture. Conducted in German.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.

Special topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.