Currently Offered Courses (German) - Spring 2024
Introductory course focusing on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture.
Continuation of GER 101. Continued focus on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture at an introductory level. Prerequisite: One semester of college German or equivalent.
Study of selected topics on an individually arranged basis. Open only to honors majors or to Cohn Scholars and Associates. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental honors advisor.
Continuation of GER 102. Intermediate course focusing on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture. Credit is not given toward graduation for: GER 103 and GER 203. Prerequisite: Two semesters of college German or equivalent.
Continuation of GER 203. Continued focus on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture at an intermediate level. Credit is not given toward graduation for: GER 104 and GER 204. Prerequisite: Three semesters of college German or equivalent.
Prerequisite: GER 104 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Continuation of GER 211. Prerequisite: GER 211 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Special attention is paid to the Grimms' tales in terms of traditional narrative genres, elements of life in early modern Europe, and versions from Italy and France as well as Germany. Course is conducted in English. Same as CWL 254 and ENGL 266. Credit is not given for both GER 251 and GER 250.
Examination of the historical contexts in which sexuality has been debated during the past three centuries, and to what extent sexuality is perceived differently in diverse cultures. Part one will look at the Western tradition, especially Germany. Part two will shift focus to the non-Western world, especially to the colonial history of Indonesia. Same as CWL 272 and GWS 270.
Lectures, seminars, and practical work in German language, literature, civilization, and in other academic areas appropriate to the student's course of study. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 18 hours; may be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 36 hours. Prerequisite: GER 104 or equivalent; 2.75 overall average; 3.0 average in German courses.
Introductory study of representative works (prose, drama, lyric) by outstanding German, Austrian, and Swiss writers of the modern period. Prerequisite: Two years of college German or equivalent.
Same as EURO 385, FR 385, and PS 385. See PS 385.
Exploration of multilingualism in the European context. Focus is on the historical, linguistic, cultural, and sociopolitical aspects of multilingualism across Europe. Topics include language policies and use in multinational institutions, language diversity, educational policies and practices, the role of English, and changing multilingualism in urban environments. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Students who received credit for GER 465 in Spring 2024 may not receive credit for GER 455.
Same as EIL 460, EPSY 487, FR 460, ITAL 460, PORT 460, and SPAN 460. See EIL 460.
Literary, thematic, cultural, and bibliographical analysis of the major authors, works, genres, and movements in German literature from 1720 to 1830. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 6 graduate hours if topic varies.
Same as FR 481, ITAL 489, LING 489, PORT 489, and SPAN 489. See LING 489.
Intended primarily for candidates for honors in German, but open to other seniors. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of instructor.
Intensive study of restricted topics in German language, literature, and culture. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Three years of college German or equivalent.
Bibliography and methodology of the study of the Germanic languages and literatures, with particular regard to German literature and Germanic linguistics; introduction to scholarship in general and the German profession in particular, including the modes and methods of scholarly endeavor.
Same as CWL 511, EALC 511, SLAV 501, and TRST 501. See TRST 501.
Seminar in selected genres, themes, or authors of the nineteenth century. May be repeated in separate semesters to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.
In-depth exploration of fundamental concepts of teaching German at the college level; designed for Teaching Assistants. Topics include teaching approaches, lesson planning, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture, assessment, instructional technology, and curriculum design.