47 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Introductory Note
In choosing first year courses, students should read carefully the course descriptions, consult the Departrnent Under-
graduate Officer, and check the Depart ments program section.
For students with little or no knowiedge 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.
GER 101/102 are beginners’ courses for students with little or no knowledge of German. Not open to students who have credit for GER 105, 106, 111, 112, Grade 13 or equivalent. If in doubt, consult the Department.
The elements of German grammar with practice in pronunciation. Selected read- - ings from the humanities and social sciences. This course is designed ta . assist undergraduate and graduate students in acquiring a reading know!- edge of German.
GER 108/106, 111/412 are beginners! courses for students with little or no ~ knowledge German. Not open ito students who have credit for GER 101, 102, Grade 13 or equivalent.
For students with little or no. knowledge of German. The basic alements of German grammar and pronunciation with an emphasis on reading and translation of elementary scientific literature from various fields.
Language Practice : 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
Prereq: At least Grade 12'High’
* School German, or equivalent
GER 121/122 are first year courses for students who have completed at least Grade 12 High School German or have an equivalent background in the language. If in doubt, consult the Department.
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 spéaking countries: West and East Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Comprehensive grammar review, vocabulary building, — written practice. .
GER 151/152 are first year courses for’ students who have completed ai least Grade 12 High Schoo! German or have an equivalent background in the ~ language. If in doubt, consult the Department. -.
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. Language lab.
German Conversation and Composition This course offers extensive practice ih both the spoken and written language. !t provides vocabulary building, grammar review, and exercises in pronunciation and comprehension. ‘
A survey. of cultural events from the 18th century 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..
Reading and interpretation of major works since 1945 in prose, drama and poetry. Main authors: Borchert, Bot, Frisch, Dirrenmatt, Grass, Eich, etc. Prereq: GER 122, 182 or equivalent
GER 300AFilm and Literature in Germany —-Z FW 3C 0.5
This course introduces students to - significant aspects of modern German . culture through film, and links this study with that of literature. It involves viewing and analyzing fiims and ‘establishing a connection to related literary and cultural traditions.
GER 32 W 3C 0s Poetic Realism Reading, interpretation and critical anal ysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Storm, Keller, Ludwig, Hebbel, Raabe, Fontane, etc.).
GER 391Masterpieces of German Literature in TransiationF 3C 05.
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 (Biichner), Maria Stuart (Schiller), Demian (Hesse), Galileo (Brecht), and Cat and Mouse (Grass).
Reading and interpretation of sariples from the major works of the MHG period, with emphasis on writers of the first "Bliitezeit” in German literature (1170 to 1250); Early Minnesang, Walther von der Vogelweide, Nibelungentied, ~ Hartmann von Aue, Wolfram von Eschenbach, etc.