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SPRING SCHEDULE 2003
100 Introduction to Germanic Cultures and Literatures:
Introduction to German Cinema
3 Hours. Lectures, discussion, and readings in English.
No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department of Germanic
Studies. Introductory texts on culture and literature of German-speaking countries
are studied in the context of their European and international significance.
51883 TR 930-1045 LC F4 Hall
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101 Elementary German I.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent
to Germanic Studies 111. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 101 if the
student has credit in Germanic Studies 106 or Germanic Studies 111. Introductory
exposure to language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current
materials. Prerequisite: For students who have not studied German or placement
as determined by test score.
51895 LECD 0800-0850 MTWR 211 LH Halilovic
51924 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 210 LH Meng
51913 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 211 LH Knotek
51908 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 211 LH Minen
102 Elementary German II.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent
to Germanic Studies 112. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 102 if the
student has credit in Germanic Studies 106 or Germanic Studies 112. Continuation
of Germanic Studies 101 or Germanic Studies 111. Increased exposure to language
and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or better in Ger 101 or Ger 111 or appropriate score on the department
placement test.
51931 LECD 0800-0850 MTWR 210 LH Li
51945 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 206 LH Li
51959 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 320 LH STAFF (cancelled)
51962 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 210 LH Sumitani
51977 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 206 LH STAFF (cancelled
103 Intermediate German I.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent
to Germanic Studies 113. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 103 if the
student has credit for Germanic Studies 107 or Germanic Studies 113. Continuation
of Germanic Studies 102 or Germanic Studies 106 or Germanic Studies 112. Intensive
exposure to the language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use
of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 102 or Ger 106
or Ger 112 or appropriate score on the department placement test.
52003 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 202 GH Jeffries
51990 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 187 BSB STAFF (cancelled)
51986 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 312 LH Mink
104 Intermediate German II.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent
to Germanic Studies 114. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 104 if the
student has credit in Germanic Studies 107 or Germanic Studies 114. Continuation
of Germanic Studies 103 or Germanic Studies 113. Final intensive exposure to
language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 103 or Ger 113 or appropriate score
on the department placement test.
52030 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 219 BSB STAFF (cancelled)
52048 LECD 1000-1050 MTWR 281 BSB Wieders
52029 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 221 DH Wieders
52012 LECD 1100-1150 MTWR 212 TH STAFF (cancelled)
107 Intensive Intermediate German.
8 Hours. Two additional hours each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent
to Germanic Studies 103 and Germanic Studies 104 (or Germanic Studies 113 and
Germanic Studies 114) combined. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 107
if the student has credit in Germanic Studies 103 or Germanic Studies 104 or
Germanic Studies 113 or Germanic Studies 114. Accelerated course, including
exposure to the language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use
of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 102 or Ger 106
or Ger 112 or appropriate score on the department placement test. A grade of
B or better in Ger 102 or Ger 106 or Ger 112 is recommended.
52056 LECD 0600-0840PM MTR 211 LH Dimitrova
112 Elementary German II: Computer-Aided Self-Paced Instruction.
4 Hours. Extensive computer use required. Equivalent to Germanic Studies
102. Intended for self-motivated, self-disciplined students. Credit is not given
for Germanic Studies 112 if the student has credit in Germanic Studies 102 or
Germanic Studies 106. This beginning language course combines learning with
computer and Internet-based modules and a weekly one-hour communication session.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 101 or Ger 111 or appropriate score
on the department placement test.
52067 TBA Shields
123 Introduction to Yiddish Culture and Literature.
3 Hours. Same as Jewish Studies 123. Lectures, discussion and readings in
English. No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department
of Germanic Studies. Yiddish culture in Europe and the U.S. in socio-historical
context. Focus on the role of Yiddish in conceptions of secular, cultural, religious,
national Jewish identities. Counts for CDC Humanities Credit or Diversity Credit.
08857 12:30-1:45 TR 206 LH Loentz
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212 Advanced German II.
3 Hours. Area: language. Advanced training in effective communication, reading
and writing strategies based on authentic written and oral texts. Emphasis on
refining accuracy of expression. Prerequisite: Ger 211 or the equivalent.
52081 10-1050 MWF 312 LH Behnke
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215 Business German.
3 Hours. Area: language or culture. Practical vocabulary and oral and written
communication for business and industry. Prerequisite: Ger 104 or Ger 107 or
Ger 114 or the equivalent.
GER 215 teaches you how to make practical use of the German you've studied.
Among other things, you'll learn how to surf the web in German to get up-to-date
information on what's going on in Germany right now.
52108 930-1045 TR 212 SH Weible
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290 Introduction to Germanic Literature.
Übungen zur Lektüre und Interpretation
von Texten zum Thema „Jugend“: Thomas Mann, Bert Brecht, Franz Kafka,
Klaus Mann, Erich Kästner, Ilse Aichinger, Ingeborg Bachmann, Elfriede
Jelinek u.a.
3 Hours. Taught in German. Area: literature/culture.
Focus on texts of different time periods and genres, with emphasis on developing
techniques for analyzing literature in its historical context. Prerequisite:
Ger 211 or consent of the instructor.
08866 11-1150 MWF 117 LH Haentzschel
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300 Writing in the Study of German.
1 Hour. Perfecting skills of written self-expression in English. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing and approval of the department. Restricted to majors
and minors in the Department in Germanic Studies. Must be taken concurrently
with a literature or culture course that receives credit toward a major in the
Department of Germanic Studies, as specified in the Timetable.
52113 CONF ARR
310 Practice in German Language Skills.
3 Hours. Area: language. Majors and minors outside the Department of Germanic
Studies may repeat this course for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. Develops
advanced communicative language skills. Prerequisite: Ger 212 or the equivalent.
52124 12-1250 MWF 211 LH Behnke
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311 Contemporary Germanic Culture and Society.
3 Hours. Area: literature/culture. Exploring texts, films, and other media
sources in the areas of politics, science, technology, arts, commerce, and popular
culture in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: Ger 211 or the equivalent.
08879 11-1215 TR 316 LH Loentz
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398 Honors Project.
3 Hours. May not be taken in the term in which student expects to graduate.
Independent study. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 hours of courses toward the
major, with a grade point average of at least 4.60 in these courses, and prior
approval of the department. Restricted to majors in the Department of Germanic
Studies.
52145 CONF ARR
399 Independent Study.
1 to 3 Hours. Students may register for more than one section per term.
Individual study under faculty direction for qualified students with special
interests and needs not met by regularly offered courses. Prerequisite: Consent
of the instructor.
52159 CONF ARR
52162 CONF ARR
422 Germanic Cultural Studies III: Themes.
Introduction to Film Theory and Analysis
3 Hours. Students who intend to use Germanic Studies
422 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments
in German. Area: literature/culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
of credit if topic is different for each registration. Explores themes in German-speaking
societies, such as the family, xenophobia, crime, and science, with stress on
literary analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: Ger 212 or consent of the
instructor.
08882 2-4:45 T 206 LH Hall
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439 Gender and Cultural Production:
Marieluise Fleisser. Schreibweisen im Spannungsfeld
von Kunst, Geschlecht, Sexualität und Gewalt
3 Hours. Same as Gender and Women's
Studies 439. Students who intend to use Ger 439 toward a degree offered by the
Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German. Area: literature/culture.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit if topic is different for
each registration. Issues of gender representation and gender politics examined
through the use of theoretical texts or through the study of women authors.
Prerequisite: Ger 212 or consent of the instructor.
08903 2-445 W 206 LH Haentzschel
Please note: for this semester only this course will be taught in German
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461 German Abroad.
0 to 17 Hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 34 hours of credit. Taken
in a German-speaking country. Lectures, seminars, and practical work in German
language, literature, and civilization. Prerequisites: Ger 104 or the equivalent,
a 3.75 overall grade point average, and a 4.00 grade point average in Germanic
Studies; and approval of the Department.
52186 ARR
492 Internship in International Business.
0 to 12 Hours. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the Department.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade only. Student placement in an international
organization or firm in a German-speaking country or its U.S. subsidiary or
division. Prerequisites: Ger 211 and consent of the instructor and a grade point
average of 3.00. Registration in Ger 493 (concurrently or in the semester immediately
following) is recommended.
52190 PRAC ARR
493 Internship Seminar: Business.
1 to 4 Hours. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the Department.
A maximum of 3 hours of credit may be applied toward an undergraduate degree
offered by the Department of Germanic Studies and a maximum of 4 hours of credit
toward a graduate degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Academic
component of the internship experience. Studies in the field of the internship
and further investigation of related topics. Prerequisites: Ger 211 and credit
or concurrent registration in Ger 492 and consent of the instructor and a grade
point average of 3.00.
52204 CONF ARR
494 Educational Practice with Seminar I.
6 Hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. The first
half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet
certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve. Prerequisites:
Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock
hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department.
52210 LECD ARR Weible
52228 PRAC ARR
495 Educational Practice with Seminar II.
6 Hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. The second
half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet
certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve. Prerequisites:
Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock
hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration
in Ger 494, and approval of the department.
52232 CONF ARR Weible
52249 PRAC ARR
513. Germanic Culture from the Enlightenment to the 1848 Revolution.
4 Hours.
May be repeated for credit if topic is different for each registration. Representative
works and authors studied in a cultural context.
08912 2:00-4:45 211 LH Behnke
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531. Seminar in Special Topics. 4 Hours. May be repeated
for a maximum of 12 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration.
In-depth study of a theme, genre or other element in Germanic literature and
culture not confined to a single historical period. Topics vary.
Section 1: Writing in a Second Language
Same as Linguistics 559 Seminar in Linguistics
52276 MW 2:00- 3:15
116 SH Jessica Williams
Section 2: Second Language Learning
Same as Linguistics 556 Second Language Learning
52261 MW 12:30 -1:45
111 SH Bill VanPatten
593. Internship Seminar: Academic Training. 4 Hours.
Training in instruction of literature and culture courses at the college level.
Students will be involved in a faculty-taught culture/literature course.
52287 ARR
52293
GER 596 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.
1 to 4 hours. Graduate standing required and consent of the instructor.
52307 CONF ARR
GER 598 MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCH.
0 to 16 hours. Graduate standing required and consent of supervising faculty
member and committee approval. May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory
grade only.
52315 CONF ARR
GER 599 PH.D. THESIS RESEARCH.
0 to 16 hours. Graduate standing required and approval of the department
and consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory
grade only.
52321 CONF ARR
HONORS COLLEGE
HON 103 Honors Core in the Humanities II: Nature and the Family
2:00-3:15 TR Tantillo
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HON 111 Honors Core in the Humanities II: The Holocaust in Law, Literature,
Film, History, and Politics II
3:30-4:45 TR
Taught by Professors Matthew
Lippman (Criminal Justice) and Dagmar
C. G. Lorenz (German)
The course explores the Holocaust as a global catastrophe. Major ethical, moral
and legal issues of Western culture are confronted in this 2-semester course
sequence (each course can be taken separately). Readings, films and presentations
by guest lecturers will address a variety of issues, among them anti-Semitism,
racism, and National Socialism; the difficulty to represent the Holocaust; Holocaust
denial; Nazi trials; the experience of survivors and children of survivors;
gender roles and expectations in the concentration camp state; Hitler and other
perpetrators; dealing with the Nazi past; the global effects of the Nazi genocide.
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