40 courses in the 1974–75 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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Associate Chairman (Russian)
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Visiting Professor
Associate Professors
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(part time) Dean of Women
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Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literature
Faculty listed in 1974–75
M. Richter, Staatsexamen(Berlin and Bonn), M.A., Ph.D.(Toronto)
M. Kuxdorf, B.A., M.A.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(Alberta)
A. Donskov, B.A., M.A.(British Columbia), Dr.Phil.(Helsinki)
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, Dr.phil.(Rostock), F.R.S.C. D. Jons, Dr.phil., Prof.habil.(Kiel)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
W. Shelest, M.A.(Ottawa), Dr.phil.(Miinchen U.F.U.) J. Whiton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Minnesota) A. Zweers, Doctorandus(A msterdam), litt. Dr (Groningen)
G. Firnau (Mrs), Staatsexamen(Berlin), Ph.D.(Yale) F. Jakobsh, B.A.. M.A.(Manitoba), Ph.D.(Waterloo) H.W. Panthel, B.A.(Waterloo), M.A.(Cincinnati), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
T. Sommer (Miss), B.A., M.A.(Waterloo) A. Strack (Miss), Staatsexamen(Tiibingen and Berlin) 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 termprogrammes. Nevertheless, to obtain credit Arts students must follow up — though not necessarily in the same year — 101* with 102*, 112*, or 114*; 111* with 112*, 102*, or 114*; 113* with 114*, 102*, or 112; 121* with 122*, 201* with 202*; 241* with 242*, 251* with 252*; 271*, 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.
Waterloo in Germany Programme
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 begin their studies in Mannheim in the Winter Semester (Oct. 15 to Feb. 15) must apply by April 1. 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 the fields of specialization. Two terms, Lectures arranged Open to graduate students of all departments
For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, nor to students who have credit for German 111*/112* or 113*/114*.) 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 all university students One term, 3 hours in classroom, I hour language laboratory. (One section, German 101A* offers more intensive oral practice with an additionl language lab hour per week.) e
(Science Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, nor to students who have credit for German 101*/102* or 113*/114*.) The basic elements of German grammar with an emphasis on reading and translation of elementary scientific literature from various fields. The basic ele-
_ ments of German pronunciation. Introduction to aspects of
German culture. Open to all university students One term, 3 hours
(Business Oriented) For students with little or no knowledge of German. (Not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, nor to students who have credit for German 101*/102* or 111*/112*.) The basic elements of German with an emphasis on reading and translation of texts related to business and economics. Open to all university students One term, 3 hours
Introduction to the major periods and movements of German literature. Reading and interpretation of short representative texts, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The further development of the four language skills (speaking, understanding, reading, and writing) is an integral part of this course. One term, 3 hours Prerequisite: This course is normally for students with at least 2 years of high school German. Other students with equivalent knowledge of German should obtain the permission of the instructor
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: Either German 102*, 112*, 114*, or equivalent
Reading and interpretation of selected literary works since 1945. This course is specifically designed for students who have taken but one year of German. One term, 3 hours . Prerequisite: German 102* or equivalent
This course is a continuation of First Year German (101*/102*), It 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, plus one optional hour language lab Prerequisite: Either German 102*, 112*, 114*, or permission of instructor
This course offers extensive practice in both the spoken and written language. It provides vocabulary building, grammar re- _ view, and exercises in pronunciation and comprehension. One term, 3 hours, plus one optional hour language lab Prerequisite: German 122* or permission of instructor. Not open to students who have credit for German 241* /242*
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 (Chapter 8 for course requirements in the Faculty of Arts)
A survey of cultural events 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 and interpretation of major works since 1945 in prose, drama and poetry. Main authors: Brecht, Borchert, Boll, Frisch, Dirrenmatt, Grass, Eich. One term, 3 hours Prerequisite: German 122* or equivalent Students with German 231*/232* are ineligible
GER 341The Age of Goethe (Storm and Stress, Classicism)
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Holderlin, etc.). One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Novalis, Tieck, Brentano, etc.). One term, 3 lectures . Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*
Conversation on modern topics. Exercises in advanced grammar, stylistics, and composition. One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 242*, 252*, or equivalent
GER 361Young Germany and Biedermeier : ‘362* Poetic Realism
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Grillparzer, MGrike, Stifter, Gotthelf, etc.). One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*
Reading, interpretation, and critcial analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Storm, Keller, Ludwig, Hebbel, Raabe, Fontane, etc). “One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts relating to the “Moderne” and various literary movements around the turn of the century. One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts from the early 20th century to the end of World War II (Kafka, Brecht, etc.). One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232*
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
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 samples from the major works of the first “Bluetezeit” in German literature (1170 to 1250) and of the Late Middle High German era (up to 1500): Early Minnesang, Heinrich von Morungen, Reinmar der Alte, Walther von der Vogelweide, Nibelungenlied, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Meister Eckhart, Oswald von Wolkenstein, Johannes von Tepl, Sebastian Brant, 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 122* or 232* Offered in alternate years
A study of the main thoughts, themes, forms, and schools in German poetry from German Romanticism to the present. One term, 3 lectures Preréquisite: German 122* or 232% Offered in alternate years
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts (Erasmus, Luther, Sachs, Bidermann, etc.). One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232* Offered in alternate years
GER 482Baroque and Enlightenment 495*498* Reading Courses in Approved Topics
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts (Opitz, Gryphius, Grimmelshausen, Hofmannswaldau, Angelus Silesius, Haller, Klopstock, Lessing, Wieland, etc.). One term, 3 lectures Prerequisite: German 122* or 232* Offered in alternate years
One term each, 3 lectures. Open to fourth year students only