Course Descriptions
GERM 1003 German for Beginners I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
A seminar course for beginners only, and no previous knowledge is required. The course emphasizes the spoken language, and provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic grammar. Conversational tutorials are a required part of the course.
FORMAT: Seminar
EXCLUSIONS:
GERM 1010.06
GERM 1004 German for Beginners II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is the continuation of
GERM 1003, and should be taken sequentially or in cases where students have a prior knowledge of the language and have been placed at this level by the Academic Advisor. The course emphasizes the spoken language, and provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic grammar. Conversational tutorials are a required part of the course.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 1003.03 or instructor permission
EXCLUSIONS:
GERM 1010.06
GERM 1010 German for Beginners
CREDIT HOURS: 6
GERM 1010 is a six-credit German language course for beginners only, and no previous German knowledge is required. Students with prior knowledge of German are requested to consult with the undergraduate advisor for placement. This course is equivalent to
GERM 1003 and
GERM 1004. The course emphasizes the spoken language, and provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic grammar.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT: Seminar
GERM 1025 German Fiction in Novel and Film
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This class examines the conceptual transition from the printed word to the screen; classic German novels and short stories are to be read and compared with their film versions. Works by Kleist, Fontane, Kafka, Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann, Böll and Handke will be included on the reading list. All texts will be read in English translation. Some of the best known and most innovative cinematic works will be shown and discussed. Directors will include Fassbinder, Herzog, Schlöndorff, Wenders, von Trotta and Visconti. All German language films will either be “dubbed” into English or provided with English subtitles. This class is writing intensive.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Engineering students.
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 1020.06, GERM 1021.06, GERM 1023.03,
GERM 1026.03
GERM 1026 German Fiction in Novel and Film I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course examines the conceptual transition from the printed word to the screen; classic German novels and short stories are to be read and compared with their film versions. All texts will be read in English translation. Some of the best known and most innovative cinematic works will be shown and discussed. All German language films will either be “dubbed” into English or provided with English subtitles.
NOTES: This course along with
GERM 1027.03 satisfies the university's guidelines for the Writing Requirement.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Meets full Writing Requirement when taken in combination with
GERM 1027.03
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 1020.06, GERM 1021.06, GERM 1023.03,
GERM 1025.03
GERM 1027 German Fiction in Novel and Film II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is a continuation of
GERM 1026.03. It continues to examine the conceptual transition from the printed word to the screen; classic German novels and short stories are to be read and compared with their film versions. All texts will be read in English translation. Some of the best known and most innovative cinematic works will be shown and discussed. All German language films will either be “dubbed” into English or provided with English subtitles.
NOTES: This course along with
GERM 1026.03 satisfies the university's guidelines for the Writing Requirement.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Meets full Writing Requirement when taken in combination with
GERM 1026.03.
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 1020.06, GERM 1021.06, GERM 1024.03
GERM 1025.03
GERM 1061 German for Reading Knowledge
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students acquire a knowledge of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures sufficient to understand newspapers and texts in the humanities and sciences. No previous knowledge of German is required. The class is taught in English. For purposes of admission to advanced classes in German it is equivalent to
GERM 1003.03.
GERM 1061.03 & 1062.03 together are equivalent to
GERM 1010.06
NOTES: This course along with
GERM 1062.03 satisfies the university's guidelines for the Language Requirement.
For purposes of admission to advanced classes in German,
GERM 1061.03 &
GERM 1062.03 are equivalent to
GERM 1010.06, or
GERM 1003.03 &
GERM 1004.03
FORMAT: Seminar
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
GERM 1062 German for Reading Knowledge II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is the continuation of
GERM 1061.03. In this course, students will continue to acquire a knowledge of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures sufficient to understand newspapers and texts in the humanities and sciences. The course is taught in English. No previous knowledge of German is required.
NOTES: This course along with
GERM 1061.03 satisfies the university's guidelines for the Language Requirement.
For purposes of admission to advanced classes in German,
GERM 1061.03 &
GERM 1062.03 are equivalent to
GERM 1010.06 or
GERM 1003.03 &
GERM 1004.03.
FORMAT: Seminar
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 1061.03
GERM 1080X/Y German Folk and Fairy Tales
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course satisfies the university's guidelines for the Writing Requirement. Beginning with the great Germanic epic of the Nibelungen, and finishing with the famous collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, this course aims to familiarize students with the most significant Germanic myths and tales. Their origins and aspects of their historical, political, social and literary importance will be discussed, through readings presenting a wide variety of critical approaches. The course encourages an interest in narrative style - in the epic, the legend and the fairy tale as literary forms. The history and essential qualities of these forms will be investigated; students will develop a greater awareness of the role and influence which the imagery of these forms has had (and continues to have) in the visual arts and music, in advertising and film, in poetry and theatre. The readings for this course are in English.
NOTES: Credit can only be given for this course if X and Y are completed in consecutive terms and partial credit cannot be given for a single term. This course satisfies the university's guidelines for the Writing Requirement.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: Meets full Writing Requirement
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 2010.03,
GERM 2011.03
GERM 2001 Intermediate German I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
In Intermediate German I students will build on their basic skills, learning new structures and vocabulary, and work on listening and reading comprehension. Students will gain a greater ability both to understand and express themselves in German.
Small conversation classes are offered once per week as an aid to developing speaking fluency.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Tutorial runs for 10 weeks outside of lecture time
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 1
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 1010.06, or
GERM 1004.03 or
GERM 1062.03 or equivalent
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 2000.06
GERM 2002 Intermediate German II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
As a continuation of Intermediate German I, students will further develop their linguistic skills, learning new structures and vocabulary, and work on listening and reading comprehension. Students will gain a greater ability both to understand and express themselves in German.
Small conversation classes are offered once per week as an aid to developing speaking fluency.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Tutorial runs for 10 weeks outside of lecture time
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 1
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 2001.03 or by instructor permission
EXCLUSIONS:
GERM 2000.06
GERM 2021 Translation & Composition I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
English and German texts from various periods and of different types will be translated. These translations lead to the discussion of specific difficulties of grammar and construction, word choice and style. Students must prepare translations or compositions for each class.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 1010.06 or
GERM 1004.03 or
GERM 1062.03 or
GERM 2001.03 or equivalent
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 2020X/Y.06
GERM 2022 Translation & Composition II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
As in Translation and Composition I, English and German texts from various periods and of different types will be read and translated. Students will develop their reading comprehension and translation skills and hone their ability in written expression in German. Students must prepare translations or compositions for each class. GERM2022 builds on the skills acquired in Translation and Composition I, although it may be taken on its own by students with strong language ability.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: GERM1010X/Y.06 or equivalent
EXCLUSIONS:
GERM 2020X/Y.06
GERM 2040 Monsters and Madness: Early 20th Century German Film
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to German film of the early 20th century. We will focus on one of the most influential periods of cinema history, German Expressionism, and continue to early sound film, Nazi-Propaganda and Postwar film. No knowledge of the German language is necessary. All films are subtitled.
FORMAT: Seminar
CROSS-LISTING:
THEA 2340.03,
FILM 2340.03
GERM 2045 German for Reading
CREDIT HOURS: 6
In this class, students acquire a solid foundation for comprehending and translating texts in the
humanities and sciences. No previous knowledge of German is required.
The class is taught in English. For purposes of admission to advanced
classes in German it is equivalent to
GERM 1010X/Y.06.
NOTES: This class satisfies the Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 1060.06
GERM 2050 German Seminar I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a seminar specifically intended for students who do not fit into our normal program offerings. Please consult departmental advisor.
GERM 2051 German Seminar II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a seminar specifically intended for students who do not fit into our normal program offerings. Please consult departmental advisor.
GERM 2201 Introduction to German Literature I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Texts representing major periods of German Literature are studied, with a special emphasis on the interaction between intellectual history, society, literature and other forms of art. The language of instruction is German, with English as needed; the texts are in German.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 2000.06, or
GERM 2002.03, or permission of instructor
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 2200.06
GERM 2202 Introduction to German Literature II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is the continuation of Introduction to German Literature I. Texts representing major periods of German Literature are studied, with a special emphasis on the interaction between intellectual history, society, literature and other forms of art. The language of instruction is German, with English as needed; the texts are in German.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
GERM 2000.06, or GERM 2003.03, or permission of the instructor
EXCLUSIONS: GERM 2200.06
GERM 2280 Friedrich Schiller's Historical Drama
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Friedrich Schiller's five historical dramas range over Early Modern Europe from the Hundred Years War, and find settings in medieval Switzerland and France, as well as Counter-Reformation Spain and Elizabethan England. These five plays will be analyzed according to lyrical, theatrical, historical and aesthetic criteria.
FORMAT:
CROSS-LISTING:
EMSP 2280