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German (GER)

34 courses in the 1971–72 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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Faculty listed in 1971–72

J.W. Dyck, 4.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, 4.B. (Rochester), M.A. (Buffalo), Ph.D. (Duke) H. Boeschenstein, Ph.D. (Rostock) H. Nicolai, Ph.D. (Hamburg) M. Richter, Staatsexamen (Berlin and Bonn), M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Toronto) W. Shelest, Diploma (Munich), M.A. (Ottawa), Ph.D. (Munich) A. Donskov, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia) G. Firnau (Mrs.), Staatsexamen (Berlin), Ph.D. (Yale) M. Kuxdorf, B.A., M.A. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Alberta) J. Whiton, B.A., MA., Ph.D. (Minnesota) A. Zweers, Doctorandus (Amsterdam), litt. Dr. (Groningen) F. Jakobsh, B.4A., M.A. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Waterloo) (Waterloo) H.W. Panthel, B.A. (Waterloo), M.A. (Cincinnati), Ph.D. T. Sommer (Miss), B.4., M.A. (Waterloo) 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—I101 with 102 or 112; 111 with 112 or 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.

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GER 101 First Year German

(Arts Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent.) The basic elements of German grammar with an emphasis on oral practice and pronunciation. Language laboratory. Introduction to aspects of German culture and reading of appropriate graded texts. Open to a// university students. One term. 4 hours.

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GER 102 First Year German

(Arts Oriented) Course description as in German 101. Prerequisite: German 101, or German 111, or equivalent.

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GER 194 111° First Year German

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(Science Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent.) The basic elements of German grammar with an emphasis on reading and translation of elementary scientific literature from various fields. The basic elements of German pronunciation. Introduction to aspects of German culture. Open to a/] university students. One term. 3 hours.

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GER 112 First Year German

(Science Oriented) Course description as in German 111. Prequisite: German 111, or German 101, or equivalent.

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GER 121 Introduction to German Literary Movements

Reading and interpretation of selected works by major German authors. Oral practice, composition, grammar. One term, 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: This course is normally for students with at least two years of high school German. Other students with equivalent knowledge of German should obtain the permission of the instructor.

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GER 122 Introduction to German Literary Movements

Course description as in German 121.

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GER 201 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 102, 112 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.

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GER 202 Intermediate Scientific German

Course description as in 201. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 201 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.

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GER 221 Development of the German Theatre

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.

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GER 222 Development of the German Theatre

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.

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GER 251 Conversation, Composition, Grammar and Phonetics

This course is conducted primarily 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.).

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GER 252 Conversation, Compositon, Grammar and Phonetics

As 251. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 251 or equivalent.

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GER 261 German Classicism

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Holderlin, etc.). One term 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122: permission of department chairman.

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GER 262 German Romanticism

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.

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GER 271 German Thought and Culture Note

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 (p. 13 for course requirements in the Faculty of Arts).

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GER 272 German Thonght and Culture

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.

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GER 351 Intermediate Conversation and Composition

Written reports on prescribed themes and topics. Oral drill. One term. 3 lectures (language lab.). Prerequisite: German 252 or equivalent.

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GER 352 Intermediate Conversation and Composition

As 351. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 351.

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GER 361 Young Germany and Biedermeier

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and. poetry. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 362 Poetic Realism

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 371 Modern German Literature

Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from early Naturalism to the Twenties. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 372 Modern German Literature

Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from the Twenties to the present. i Pr eae = a

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GER 381 Enlightenment

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Brockes, Haller, Gellert, Klopstock, Lessing, Wieland, etc.) One term. 3 lectures, Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 382 Storm and Stress

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Herder, Goethe, Lenz, Klinger, Schiller, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 391 German Literature in Translation

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.

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GER 392 German Literature in Translation

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, Duerrenmatt, 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.

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GER 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.

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GER 452 Advanced Conversation, Grammar and Composition 61* Introduction to the History of the German Language with 2adings in Middle High German

As 451. Prerequisite: German 451.

One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 462 Middle High German Literature

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.

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GER 471 German Poetry

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.

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GER 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 102 or 122.

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GER 481 Renaissance/Humanism

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts (Tepl, Reant Denne Tawshan GO2-L. Dia----- -+-

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Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 482 Baroque

Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts (Opitz, Gryphius, Grimmelshausen, Reuter, Fleming, Hofmannswaldau, Angelus Silesius, Guenther, etc.). One term, 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.

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GER 495–498 Reading Course in Approved Topics Note 1 Note 2 _ Note 3 Note 4 10 Reading and Translation

One term each, 3 lectures. Open to fourth year students only.

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