57 courses in the 1977–78 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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Undergraduate Course Descriptions
German
Note During the first two years German courses are divided into two streams which allow for sequential development.
The two streams (Aand B) are arranged according toa student's background in the language.
Stream A Stream B
Students with little or Students with at least no knowledge of two years of High School German ‘ German (or equivalent)
First Year First Year German 101/102, or German 121/122 German 105/106, or German 151/152 German 111/112
Second Year Second Year
German 201/202, or German 251/252 German 211/212 German 281 /282 German 231/232 German 291/292
In third year both streams merge, although Stream A students may take Stream B courses at the 200 level.
Waterloo in Germany Programme
The Department offers a programme in German language and literature at the University of Mannheim on the Rhine. The programme is open to third and fourth year students normally qualified to enrol in German courses at this level. In exceptional cases, second 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.
Ger 10 Y 3C 1.0
Reading and Translation
This course is designed to assist graduate students in acquiring a reading knowledge of German. Usage and structure of Germanscientific writings. Translation in the fields of specialization.
For students with little or no knowledge of German. 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. One section, Ger 101A, offers more intensive oral practice with an additional language lab hour per week.
Prereq: None; not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, nor to students who have credit for Ger 105 or 111.
The elements of German grammar wéth practice in pronunciation. Selected readings from the humanities and social sciences. This course prepares the student to read German independently with the aid of a dictionary. It can be used as a prerequisite for Ger201 only with special permission.
For students with little or no knowledge of German. The basic elements of German grammar and pronunciation with an emphasis on reading and translation of elementary scientific literature from various fields. . Prereq: None; not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German or equivalent, nor to students who have credit for Ger 107 or 1085.
GER 121Studies in German Literature with Language PracticeF 3C 0.5
An introduction to German literature designed to accomplish the transition from language studies to reading and discussing literary texts. Grammar review, conversation practice, and the reading of selected works, with attention to themes such as society and the dropout, the search for the self, confronting the absurd, and the question of collective responsibility.
Prereq: At least 2 years of High School German, or consent of instructor
GER 151German Conversation and Grammar ReviewF 3C 0.5
Conversation on topics of everyday life as well as on political, social, and cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries: West and East Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Comprehensive grammar review, vocabulary building, written practice. Language lab is recommended.
Prereq: At least 2 years of High School German, or consent of instructor
This course is a continuation of first year Ger 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. Optional Language Lab.
Grammar review and more advanced study of German structure and idiom. Reading and translating of scientific writings for vocabulary building and mastery of difficulties peculiar to technical style. Reading material is selected according to the field of the individual student.
GER 231German Through Contemporary LiteratureF 3C 0.5
Reading of selected contemporary texts with the goal of vocabulary building and the improvement of reading and comprehension. This course is mainly for students with only one year of German.
GER 251German Conversation and CompositionF 3C 0.5
This course offers extensive practice in both the spoken and written language. It provides vocabularly building, grammar review, and exercises in pronunciation and comprehension. Optional Language Lab.
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. Taught in English.
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. Taught in English.
Reading and interpretation of major works since 1945 in prose, drama and poetry. Main authors: Brecht, Borchert, Boll, Frisch, Dirrenmatt, Grass, Eich.
GER 343Intermediate Conversation and CompositionF 3C 0.5
This course is a continuation of Ger 202. It offers conversation and composition on contemporary topics, vocabulary building, and exercises in grammar and stylistics on the intermediate level.
Prereq: Ger 202 or consent of instructor
Not open to students with Ger 252 or 352 nor students in Honours German.
GER 355The Stage as Forum: German Drama in TranslationF 3C 0.5
Major German Dramas will be studied from various points of view, including historical importance, themes, and technique. The course includes theory and selected dramas of such playwrights as Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Buchner, Brecht, and Durrenmatt. Taught in English. Prereq: Open to students from all departments: not normally to first year students.
This course is complemented.in the Winter term by Russ 356. .
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of prescribed texts relating to the Moderne” and various literary movements around the turn of the century. Prereq: Second year standing
GER 391Masterpieces of German Literature in TranslationF 3C 0.5
A study of significant prose and drama from 1770 to the present representing themes such as Man and Revolution, Duty vs..Inclination, Flesh vs. Spirit, Modern Germany East and West. Works studied include Danton’s Death (Bichner), Maria Stuart (Schiller), Demian (Hesse), Galileo (Brecht), and Cat and Mouse (Grass). Prereq: None
Course Descriptions Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
Reading and interpretation of samples from the major works of the MHG period, with emphasis on writers of the first “Blutezeit”’ in German literature (1170 to 1250): Early Minnesang, Walther von de Vogelweide, Nibelungentied, Hartmann von Aue, Wolfram von Eschenbach, etc. Prereq: Ger 461