35 courses in the 1970–71 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 Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literature
Faculty listed in 1970–71
J.W. Dyck, A.B. (Bethel), M.A. (Missouri), Ph.D. (Michigan)
E. Heier, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia), Ph.D, (Michigan) S. Hoefert, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
I. Levitsky,A.B. (Rochester), M.A. (Buffalo), Ph.D. (Duke) H. Boeschenstein, Ph.D. (Rostock) B.L.D. Coghlan, Ph.D. (Birmingham) H. Fischer, Ph.D. (Munich) G. Firnau (Mrs.), Staatsexamen (Berlin), Ph.D. (Yale) M. Kuxdorf, B.A., M.A. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Alberta) M. Richter, Staatsexamen (Berlin and Bonn), M.A. (Toronto) Ph.D. (Toronto) W. Shelest, Diploma (Munich), M.A. (Ottawa), Ph.D. (Munich) J. Whiton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Minnesota) A. Zweers, Candidaatsexamen, Doctorandus (Amsterdam) A. Donskov, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia) A.G. Jones, B.A. (Leeds), M.A. (McMaster) H.W. Panthel, B.A. (Waterloo), M.A. (Cincinnati) H. Marsden (Mrs.), B.A. (Randolph-Macon), M.A. (Waterloo)
Undergraduate Courses
German
All courses with the exception of German 10 are one term (half) courses. Half courses are designed for the convenience of students( Engineering and other Co-operative) who are enrolled in term-programmes. Nevertheless, to obtain credit Arts students must follow up— though not necessarily in the same year—101 with 102; 121 with 122; 201 with 202; 251 with 252; 271 with 272; 351 with 352; 451 with 452. Any other two term (half) courses constitute one full course. Except for German 10, all the following courses are Honours courses, but are also open to students enrolled in General programmes.
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.
For students with little or no knowledge of German. A. Arts Students: The elements of German grammar, oral practice, and composition. Introduction to German literature with reading of selected texts. Open to all university students. B. Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Students: Essential grammar, sentence structure. Reading and translation of scientific literature according to the students’ field of interest. Open to all university students. One term. 4 hours for A; 3 hours for B.
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures 285
Reading and interpretation of selected works by major German authors. Oral practice, composition, grammar. This course is normally for students with at least two years of highschool German. Other students with equivalent knowledge of German should obtain the permission of the instructor. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language {ab.).
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 102 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.
A historical study of the major developments of German theatre from the beginnings to Storm and Stress. The development of dramatic criticism, acting and stage design will also be discussed. The production of a play of the time covered in this course is envisaged. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: None.
A historical study of the major developments of German theatre from the Classical period to the present. The development of dramatic criticism, acting, and stage design will also be discussed. The production of a play of the time covered in this course is envisaged. This course is taught in English. One term, 3 lectures. Prerequisite: None.
GER 251Conversation, 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 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 102 or 122. Permission of instructor.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Jean Paul, H6lderlin, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Denwvaonsiicitas Clinumnn INA 2. TAV, — ~~~ 82 -* , nd
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Novalis, Brentano, Tieck, Eichendorff, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122; permission of department chairman.
A survey of cultural currents to the time of Enlightenment. Lectures will focus on major developments in literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, and music, as seen against the historical background of the German speaking peoples. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: none.
Arts students can take this course in their second or subsequent years, students of other faculties in any year (cf. p. 23 for course requirements in the Faculty of Arts).
A survey of cultural currents from Goethe to the present. Lectures will focus on major developments in literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, and music, as seen against the historical background of the German speaking peoples. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Brockes, Haller, Gellert, Klopstock, Lessing, Wieland, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prereauisite: German 102 or 122.
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Herder, Gerstenberg, Lenz, Klinger, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
A study of representative works of the major movements of German literature from the beginnings to the age of Goethe. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: A course in any other literature, or permission of the instructor.
A study of representative works of the major movements of German literature in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Modern authors such as Rilke, Brecht, Kafka, Thomas Mann, Durrenmatt, and Grass will be dealt with. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: A course in any other literature, or permission of the instructor.
GER 451Advanced 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.
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works of the first “Bluetezeit” in German literature. (Walther von der Vogelweide, Reinmar der Alte, Heinrich von Morungen, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Gottfried von Strassburg, Nibelungenlied, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 461.
A study of the main thoughts, themes, forms, and schools in German poetry from the beginnings to Goethe. One term, 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
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 102 or 122.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts (Tepl, Brant, Erasmus, Luther, Sachs, Bidermann, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.