German and Russian (GER)
32 courses in the 1968–69 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of German and Russian
Faculty listed in 1968–69
J.W. Dyck, A.B. (Bethel), M.A. (Missouri), Ph.D. {Michigan} Professor Chairman of the Department E. Heier, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Michigan) Professor
Deputy Chairman
Faculty listed in 1968–69
I. Levitsky, A.B. (Rochester), M.A. { Buffalo), Ph.D. (Duke) Professor (Germ./ Russ.)
H. Boeschenstein, Ph. D. (Rostock) Visiting Professor (German) H. Hennecke Visiting Professor W. Lehmann, PA.D. (Hamburg) Visiting Professor (German) S. Hoefert, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) Associate Professor (German)
M. Richter, Staatsexamen (Berlin and Bonn), M.A. {Toronto} Assistant Professor W. Shelest, Diploma (Munich), M.A. (Ottawa), Ph.D. (Munich)
Assistant Professor (Russian)
A. Zweers, Candidaatsexamen, Doctorandus ( Amsterdam} Assistant Professor (Russian)
Faculty listed in 1968–69
M.A. Davies (Mrs.), B.A. (Washington), A. M. {Radcliffe} Part-Time Lecturer A. Donskov, B.A., M.A., (British Columbia) ; Lecturer H. Marsden (Mrs.), B.A. (Randolph-Macon), M.A. (Waterloo) Lecturer H.W. Panthel, B.A. (Waterloo), M.A. (Cincinnati) Lecturer
Undergraduate Courses
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GER 2 Half courses are designed for the convenience of students (Engineering and other Co-operative) who are enrolled in term-programmes
Nevertheless, to obtain credit students must follow up.
1-51 with 1-52; with 52; 101 with 102.
251 with 252; 271 with 272.
351 with 352; 451 with 452.
GER 3 Any other two half (one term) courses constitute one full course
GER 4 German 271 plus 272 meets the requirement otherwise (see: The General Course; Honours Courses) referred to in the calendar as Culture and Civilization Courses
GER 5 Except for those numbered below 101, all the following courses are Honours courses, but are also open to students enrolled in General programmes
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GER 10 Reading and Translation
This course is designed to assist graduate students in acquiring a reading knowledge of German. Usage and structure of German scientific writings. Translation in fields of specialization.
Two terms. Lectures arranged.
Open to graduate students of all departments.
GER 1-51 Beginner’s German
For students with no previous knowledge of German. The elements of German grammar, reading, oral practice, composition. Language Lab for Arts students. Special section for Science students with emphasis on readings and translations of writings in the principal sciences.
One term. 3 lectures; (2 labs for Arts students).
Open to graduate students of all departments.
GER 1-52 Intermediate German
For students with some knowledge of German. The elements of German grammar, reading, oral practice, composition. Otherwise as 1-51. One term. 3 lectures; (2 labs for Arts students).
Prerequisite: German 1-51 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.
GER 51 Scientific German
A review of the fundamentals of grammar is followed by a more advanced study of language structure and idiom. Readings and translation from contemporary scientific writing in the Physical Sciences with the aim of helping the student to acquire a greater vocabulary and to master the stylistic difficulties peculiar to technical writing. The reading material will be selected in accordance with the field of study of the individual student.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 1-52 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.
GER 52 Intermediate Scientific German
Course description as in 51. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 51 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.
GER 101 Introduction to German Literary Movements
Reading and interpretation of representative works of major German authors from the beginning to German Classicism. Oral practice, composition, grammar. This course is conducted primarily in German.
One term. 2 lectures; 1 lab.
Prerequisite: Grade 13 German, 1-52 or equivalent. Permission of department chairman.
GER 102 Introduction to German Literary Movements
Reading and interpretation of representative works of major German authors from Romanticism to the present. Oral practice, composition, grammar. This course is conducted primarily in German.
One term. 2 lectures; 1 lab.
Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
GER 251 Conversation, Composition, Grammar and Phonetics
This course is conducted in German and provides intensive practice in spoken German. Vocabulary building, comprehension, pronunciation, and intonation are stressed.
One term. 3 lectures (mostly in Language Lab.)
Prerequisite: German !02 or equivalent.
Permission of instructor.
GER 252 Conversation, Composition, Grammar and Phonetics
As 251. One term. 3 lectures (mostly in Language Lab.) Prerequisite: German 25! or equivalent.
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GER 261 German Classicism
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Jean Paul, Hélderlin, etc.)
One term: 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102 or permission of department chairman.
GER 262 German Romanticism
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Novalis, Brentano, Tieck, Eichendorff, etc.).
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102 or permission of department chairman.
GER 271 German Thought and Culture
A study of the major thought movements and masterpieces of philosophy, literature, music, art, etc. to the time of Enlightenment. This course is taught in English.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: none.
GER 272 German Thought and Culture
A study of the major thought movements and masterpieces of philosophy, literature, music, art, etc. from Goethe to the present. This course is taught in English.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: none.
GER 351 Intermediate Conversation and Composition
Written reports on prescribed themes and topics. Oral drill.
One term. 3 lectures
Prerequisite: German 252 or equivalent.
GER 352 Intermediate Conversation and Composition
As 351. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 351.
GER 361 Young Germany and Biedermeier
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 362 Poetic Realism
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry.
One term. 3 lectures
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 371 Modern German Literature
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from early Naturalism to the Twenties.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 372 Modern German Literature
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from the Twenties to the present.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 381 Enlightenment
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Brockes, Haller, Gellert, Lessing, Wieland, etc.).
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 382 Storm and Stress
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Klopstock, Herder, Gerstenberg, Lenz, Klinger, etc.).
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
451*, Advanced Conversation, Grammar and Composition. This course is conducted in German and provides intensive practice in spoken and written German on the advanced level.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 352 or equivalent.
GER 452 Advanced Conversation, Grammar and Composition
As 451. Prerequisite: German 451.
GER 461 Introduction to the History of the German Language with Readings in Middle High German
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 462 Middle High German Literature
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works of the first “Blutezeit’’ in German literature. (Walther von der Vogelweide, Reinmar der Alte, Morungen, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Gottfried von Strassburg, etc.)
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101, 102, and 461.
GER 471 German Poetry
A study of the main thoughts, themes, forms, and schools in German poetry from the beginning to Goethe.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
472*, German Poetry. A study of the main thoughts, themes, forms, and schools in German poetry from German Romanticism to the present.
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 481 Renaissance
Reading, interpretation, ‘and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Tepl, Luther, Murner, Sachs, etc.).
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
GER 482 Baroque
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Fleming, Grimmelshausen, Lohenstein, Gryphius, Hofmannswaldau, Angelus Silesius, Opitz, etc.).
One term. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: German 101 and 102.
Department of German and Russian
495*-498*. Reading Course in Approved Topics. One term each, 3 lectures. Open to fourth year students only.