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German (GERM)
USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).
1010. First Year German I. 4. Explores fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation and reading. (Offered both semesters)
1020. First Year German II. 4. Examines fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation and reading. Prerequisite: GERM 1010 or two years of high school German. (Offered both semesters)
2030. Second Year German I. 4. Includes reading simple novels, short stories, and dramas; grammar review; and conversation. Eight required laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: GERM 1020 or three years of high school German. (Offered both semesters)
2040. Second Year German II. 3. [W2<>(none)] Encompasses formal grammar review; weekly composition; as well as drill of oral skill including pronunciation, oral reports and free conversation. Prerequisite: GERM 2030 or three years of high school German. (Offered fall semester)
2140. Introduction to Literature. 3. [C1, G1<>CH, G] Introduces literature of Germany. Analyzes major literary types and elements of criticism. Prerequisite: GERM 2030 or three years of high school German. (Offered spring semester)
3006. Twentieth Century German Culture and Civilization. 3. [W3, C1<>CH, WC] Major political, ideological and cultural developments in Germany between 1871 and the present. An interdisciplinary approach (history, art history, film and literature) allows students to explore and assess a nation’s culture and civilization as well as far-reaching events (WWI, WWII and the Holocaust) from various perspectives. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3050. Third Year German I. 3. [W2<>WB] Encompasses formal grammar review; weekly composition; as well as drill of oral skill including pronunciation, oral reports and free conversation. Prerequisite: GERM 2040 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring)
3060. Third Year German II. 3. [W2, G1<>(none)] Emphasizes weekly compositions and corrective practice, stylistic analysis of representative texts and group discussion on prepared topics. Prerequisite: GERM 3050 or consent of instructor. (Offered every other year)
3990. Independent Study. 1-4 (Max. 4). Focuses on books or periodicals of special interest to the student selected in consultation with a staff member; independent reading and reports. Prerequisite: GERM 2030. (Offered both semesters)
4070. Fourth Year German. 3. Emphasizes weekly compositions and corrective practice, stylistic analysis of representative texts and group discussion on prepared topics. Dual listed with GERM 5070. Prerequisite: GERM 3060 or consent of instructor. (Offered every other year)
4080. German-English and English-German Translation. 3. [C1, G1<>WB] Encompasses written translation exercises based on contemporary and relevant texts in both English and German. Addresses specific translation problems arising in both English and German, when translating into the other language. Prerequisites: GERM 3050 and/or 3060. (Offered fall semester)
4095. Masterpieces of German Literature in English. 3. Introduces students to masterpieces of German literature in English translation from the Age of Enlightenment to the present. Discussions of literary movements and periods, authors and the cultural, social and historical background in which these masterpieces were written are included in the interpretations of the texts. Dual listed with GERM 5095. Prerequisite: WB.
4100. A Survey of German Literature I. 3. Studies German literature and civilization from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Dual listed with GERM 5100. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent. (Offered every other year)
4110. A Survey of German Literature II. 3. [C1, G1<>(none)] Studies German literature and civilization from the 18th century to the end of the 20th century. Dual listed with GERM 5110. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent. (Offered every other year)
4145. Weimar Classicism. 3. Introduces student to Weimar Classicism, one of the crucial periods in German literature and culture. Explores the foundation of the movement, its cultural and historical contexts, aesthetic and philosophical principles, and significant works during this period. Primary language for instruction for this course is German. Dual listed with GERM 5145. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent.
4180. German Poetry. 3. [C1, G1<>(none)] Surveys poetry from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasizes poetry after 1600. Treats formal elements and genre categories. Dual listed with GERM 5180. Prerequisite: GERM 2140. (Offered every third year)
4190. Contemporary German Drama. 3. [C1, G1, W3<>(none)] Surveys the most important dramas and trends since 1945. Includes readings in modern drama theory. Dual listed with GERM 5190. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent. (Offered every third year)
4200. Introduction to Research. 1-3 (Max. 9). Senior seminar on a topic varying from year to year. Includes study of standard bibliographical guides. Minimum of 3 hours recommended for majors. Prerequisite: 12 hours of 4000-5000 level courses. (Offered every third year)
4230. Nineteenth Century German Drama. 3. [C1, G1, W3<>(none)] Studies popular tastes and intellectual endeavors in 19th century drama after the age of Goethe. Surveys the literature during Romanticism, Young Germany, Realism, Naturalism and Expressionism. Dual listed with GERM 5230. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent. (Offered every third year)
4240. German Literature of the Romantic Period. 3. [C1, G1<>(none)] Introduces the philosophical bases of German Romanticism and analyzes representative works of prose and poetry. Dual listed with GERM 5240. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent. (Offered every third year)
4255. 19th Century German Novellas. 3. Studies a wide selection of significant German novellas from the period when this genre flourished in the German-speaking world, with a popularity unparalleled in the rest of Europe. Examines the form’s origins, evolution, reception, and theory. Dual listed with GERM 5255. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent.
4265. A Divided Nation: Politics and Culture in Germany 1945 to 1990. 3. Introduces students to major political, ideological and cultural developments in East and West Germany between 1949 and 1990. Investigates the construction of national identities based on major writings by East and West German philosophers, intellectuals and creative writers. Course is taught in German. Dual listed with GERM 5265. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent.
4275. Contemporary Migration Literature. 3. Introduces students to a range of recent cultural production by artists identified with immigrant communities or communities of color. Topics examined include intersections of gender, race, nation, culture, and class; experiences of different minorities; question of national and transnational identity, self-representation, immigration, multiculturalism and integration debates. Course is taught in German. Dual listed with GERM 5275. Prerequisite: GERM 2140 or equivalent.
4285. 20th/21st Century German Film. 3. Introduces students to classical German films, and thereby enhances their skills to conduct research in the Humanities. Themes to be discussed: representation of authority, issues of race and gender, German culture and history, the Americanization of German culture, minorities in contemporary Germany. Dual listed with GERM 5285. Prerequisites: WB.
4990. Advanced Independent Study. 1-3 (Max. 6). Encompasses special projects designed to meet needs of individual students, designed in consultation with instructor. Prerequisites: GERM 2140 and consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)
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Last Change: 04/01/08