70 courses in the 1972–73 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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J.W. Dyck, 4.3. (Bethel), M.A. (Missouri), Ph.D. (Michigan)
M. Richter, Staatsexamen (Berlin and Bonn), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
E. Heier, B.4., 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), F.R.S.C. R.C. Paulin, B.A, M.A. (N.Z.), Ph.D. (Heidelberg)
W. Shelest, Diploma (Munich), M.A. (Ottawa), Ph.D (Munich) J. Whiton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Minnesota)
A. Donskov, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Helsinki)
G. Firnau (Mrs.), Staatsexamen (Berlin), Ph.D. (Yale)
M. Kuxdorf, B.A., M.A. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Alberta)
H.W. Panthel, B.A. (Waterloo), M.A. (Cincinnati), Ph.D. (Waterloo) A. Zweers, Doctorandus (Amsterdam), litt. Dr. (Groningen)
F. Jakobsh, B.A., M.A. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Waterloo) T. Sommer (Miss), B.A., 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—101 with 102 or 112; 111 with 112 or 102; 121 with 122; 201 with 202; 241 with 242; 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.
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10 Reading and Translation
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Department offers a programme in German language and literature at the University of Mannheim on the Rhine. The programme is open to 3rd and 4th-year students normally qualified to enrol in German courses at this level. In exceptional cases, 2nd-year students will also be considered. Students who would like to being their studies in Mannheim in the Winter Semester (Oct. 15 to Feb. 15) must apply by April I. The application deadline for those who would like to begin their studies in the Summer Semester (April 15 to July 15) is Feb. 1. Applications should be submitted to: “Waterloo in Germany” Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Waterloo, Waterloo/Ontario.
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.
(Aris Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, and for students who have credit for German 111/112.) 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 ail university students. One term. 4 hours.
(Arts Oriented) Course description as in German 101. Prerequisite: German 101, or German 111, or equivalent.
(Science Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, and for students who have credit for German 101/102). 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
(Science Oriented) Course description as in German 111. Prerequisite: German 111, or German 101, or equivalent.
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.
Course description as in German 121.
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.
Course description as in 201. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 201 or equivalent.
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.
This course offers extensive practice in both the spoken and written language. It provides vocabulary building, grammar review, and exercises in pronunciation and comprehension. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 102, 112, or permission of instructor. Not open for students who have credit for German 251/252.
Course description as in German 241. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 241 or equivalent.
This course offers extensive practice in both the spoken and written language. It provides vocabulary building, grammar review, and exercises in pronunciation and comprehension. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 122 or permission of instructor. Not open for students who have credit for German 241/242.
Course description as in German 251. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.). Prerequisite: German 251 or equivalent.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, H6lderlin, etc.). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102, 122 or permission of instructor.
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Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Novalis, Brentano, Tieck, Eichendorff, etc). One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102, 122 or persmission of instructor.
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. 97 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
Written reports on prescribed themes and topics. Oral drill. One term. 3 lectures (language lab.). Prerequisite: German 242, 252 or equivalent.
Course description as in German 351. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 351.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from early Naturalism to the Twenties. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
Reading and interpretation of prescribed works from the Twenties to the present. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
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.
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.
A study of significant prose and dramatic works of German literature from 1770 to the present. These works will be studied in groups according to themes such as: political freedom and tyranny, personal responsibility and egoism, flesh and spirit, man in society. The works studied will include titles such as: Prinz von Homburg (Kleist), Woyzeck (Biichner), Thus Spake Zarathustra (Nietzsche), Death in Venice (Thomas Mann), Steppenwolf (Hesse), Metamorphosis, The Trial (Kafka), plays by Brecht, Hochhuth, Weiss, and others. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Open to all students.
Course description as in German 391. One term. 3 lectures. Open to all students.
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.
As 451. Prerequisite: German 451.
One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: German 102 or 122.
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.
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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.
One term each, 3 lectures. Open to fourth year students only.
Russian
All courses with the exception of Russian 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; 111 with 112; 201 with 202; 251 with 252; 271 with 272; 351 with 352; 381 with 382; 451 with 452. Any other two term (half) courses constitute one full course. Except for Russian 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 Russian. Usage and structure of Russian scientific writings. Translation in fields of specialization. Two terms. Lectures arranged. Open to graduate students of all departments.
(Arts Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of Russian. The elements of Russian grammar and composition; with emphasis on oral practice and pronunciation. Language Laboratory and Visual aids. Selected readings of major Russian authors. Open to all university students, except those who have credit for Russian 111/112. One term. 4 hours.
(Arts Oriented) Course description as in Russian 101. One term. 4 hours. Prerequisite: Russian 101 or equivalent.
(Science Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of Russian. Essential grammar, sentence structure. Reading and translation of scientific, literature according to the students’ fields of interest. Open to all university students, except those who have credit for Russian 101/102. One term. 3 hours.
(Science Oriented) Course description as in Russian 111. One term. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Russian 111, Russian 101, or equivalent.
A review of the fundamentals of grammar is followed by a more advanced study of the 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. Prerequisite: Russian 102, 112 or equivalent. One term. 3 lectures.
Course description as 201. Prerequisite: Russian 201 or equivalent. One term. 3 lectures.
This course is conducted largely in Russian and provides intensive practice in spoken Russian. Vocabulary building, comprehension, pronunciation and intonation are stressed. Prerequisite: Russian 102,112 or equivalent. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language lab.).
As 251. Prerequisite: Russian 251 or equivalent. One term. 3 hours (lectures and language fab.).
Reading of representative works from Russian Classicism, Romanticism, 19th Century Realism, and various periods of 20th century Russian literature. Prerequisite: Russian 102 or permission of instructor. One term. 3 lectures.
As 261. Prerequisite: Russian 261. One term. 3 lectures.
A survey of cultural history from 862 to 1861. Lectures will focus on major developments in literature, religion, philosophy, art, architecture, and music as seen against the background of Russia’s historical past. This course is taught in English.
Arts students can take this course in their second or subsequent years, students of other faculties in any year (p. 97 for course requirements in the Faculty of Arts).
A survey of cultural history from 1861 to the present. Lectures will focus on major developments in literature, philosophy, art, and music as seen against the background of Russia’s historical past. Discussions will be devoted primarily to works of Russian literature. This course is taught in English. One term, 2 lectures, I discussion.
Written reports on prescribed themes and topics. Oral drill and translation. Prerequisite: Russian 252 or equivalent. One term. 3 lectures.
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As 351. Prerequisite: Russian 351]. One term. 3 lectures.
(Aksakov, Gogol, Goncharov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Ostrovsky). Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of selected fiction and drama. Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
(Chernyshevsky, Leskov, Dostoevsky, Saltykov-Shchedrin, Chekhov). Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of selected fiction and drama. Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
Reading and interpretation of prescribed prose, drama and poetry from Lomonosov to Pushkin. Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
Reading and interpretation of prescribed prose, drama and poetry from Pushkin to the 1860’s. Prerequisite: Russiam 102. One term. 3 lectures.
Especially emphasized will be the study of non-Slav peoples of the Caucasus and Central Asia, European Russia and Siberia. Czarist and Soviet policy towards national minorities, assimilation and integration problems in the light of linguisitic divisions; development of literary languages. Some achievements of Soviet anthropology. One term. 3 lectures.
As 381. Prerequisite: Russian 381. One term. 3 lectures.
From Pushkin to Dostoevsky (Pushkin: Eugene Onegin, Gogol: Dead Souls, Turgenev: Fathers and Sons, Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment, and others). Themes especially emphasized will be: the complex society, its merits, responsibility or guilt in relation to the individual; East-West confrontation; reform ideas; Nihilism; the superfluous man; tears behind laughter, etc. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Open to all students.
From Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn (Tolstoy: War and Peace, Zamiatin: We, Pasternak: Doctor Zhivago, Solzhenitsyn: Cancer Ward, and others). Themes as in Russian 391. This course is taught in English. One term. 3 lectures. Open to all students.
This course is conducted in Russian and provides intensive practice in spoken and written Russian on the advanced level. Russian 352 or equivalent. Prerequisite: One term. 3 lectures.
As 451. One term. 3 lectures.
(Andreev, Bunin, Gorky, Kataev, Sholokhov, A.N. Tolstoy). Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of selected fiction and drama. Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
(Arbusov, Bulgakov, Erenburg, Nabokov, Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn). Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of selected fiction and drama. One term. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Russian 461.
This is a critical appraisal of the changing image of the Russian and Russia as presented by West European writers, poets and thinkers. Consideration will also be given to the image of western man in Russian literature. One term. 3 lectures.
As 471. One term. 3 lectures.
A study of themes and forms of representative authors of Classicism, Romanticism (Lomonosov, Derzhavin, Pushkin, Lermontov, Nekrasov, Fet, Tiutchev, etc.). Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
A study of themes and forms of representative authors from Symbolism to the present (Blok, Esenin, Mayakovsky, Akhmatova, etc.). Prerequisite: Russian 102. One term. 3 lectures.
Open to fourth year students only. One term each. 3 lectures.
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