55 courses in the 1994–95 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
Not ail courses listed in this section are available. Please consult the 1994-95 Course Offerings List or the Department for current course information.
In choosing first-year courses, students should read carefully the course descriptions, consult the Department Undergraduate Officer, and check the Department's program section.
For students with little or no knowledge of German. The basic elements of German grammar with emphasis on group and individual oral practice. Development of skills in listening/comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to aspects of German culture and everyday life. Tapes and computer exercises accompany each chapter of the textbook. Students are encouraged to use them in the language laboratory and at home. GER 101 is for students with little or no knowledge of German. There are no prerequisites.
GER 101 and 102 are not open to students with Ontario High School Grade 13 German, OAC, or equivalent.
GER 111/112 are beginners’ courses for students with little or no knowledge of German. Not open to students who have credit for GER 101, 102, Grade 12 or equivalent.
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 trom various fiekis.
GER 151AGerman Conversation and Grammar ReviewF 3C 0.5
Conversation on topics of everyday life as well as on political, social, and cultural aspects of the Germar-speaking countries. Comprehensive grammar review, vocabulary building, pronunciation, and written practice.
GER 191Studies 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.
Strengthening of communicative skills, grammar review, vocabulary building, written practice, conversation on issues of contemporary life in German-speaking countries.
Reading, interpretation and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry. (Grillparzer, Mérike, Stifter, Gotthelf, etc.). Prereq: GER 152A, 192 or equivalent (Formerly GER 361)
Reading, interpretation and critical analysis of prescribed prose, drama and poetry (Storm, Keller, Ludwig, Hebbel, Raabe, Fontane, etc.). Prereq: GER 152A, 192 or equivalent (Formerly GER 362)
A survey of cultural currents to the 18th century. 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.
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..
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 anatyzing films and establishing a connection to related literary and cultural traditions. Taught in English Prereq: Second-year standing or higher Cross-listed as FINE 359
Theory, methodology, and techniques of transiation. Patterns and problems in the translation of scholarly texts from the arts and sciences, with special emphasis on idiom and structure as compared with the target language.
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 Dirrenmatt.
Taught in English.
Prereq: Second-year standing or above
This course is complemented in the Winter term by RUSS 356.
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Goethe, Schiller, Hélderlin, etc.). Prereq: GER 152A, 192 or equivalent (Formerly GER 261)
Reading, interpretation, and critical analysis of representative works (Novalis, Tieck, Brentano, etc). Prereq: GER 152A, 192 or equivalent (Formerly GER 262)
Reading, interpretation and critical analysis of prescribed texts relating to the “Moderne” and various literary movements around the turn of the century.
GER 381Fascism in Germany: Holocaust and Resistance in LiteratureF 3C 0.5
This course will focus on the literary rendering, including film versions, of the Holocaust experience by authors from the German speaking countries, such as Jurek Becker, Paul Celan, Max Frisch, Edgar Hilsenrath, Peter Weiss and others. Also studied will be works dealing with anti-Nazi resistance by individuals and groups as described by Bert Brecht, Rolf Hochhuth and Anna Seghers.
GER 391Masterpieces of German Literature in TranstationF 3C 0.5
A study of significant prose and drama from 1770 to the present representing themes such as Revolution, Duty vs. Inclination, Flesh vs. Spirit, Modern Germany East and West. Works studied include Danton’s Death (Buchner), Maria Stuart (Schiller), Demian (Hesse), Galileo (Brecht), and Cat and Mouse (Grass).
Study of the major linguistic structures of German, especially in contrast to the structures of English. Coverage of phonetics and phonology, morphology and lexicology, syntax and semantics, and differences between spoken and written German.
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 der Vogelweide, Nibelungenlied, Hartmann von Aue, Wolfram von Eschenbach, etc.