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German (A)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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German 1030 - German for Beginners
Introduction to oral and written German for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. Prepares student for direct progression to German 2200 or 2200W/X.
Antirequisite(s): German 1036 or the former German 002, 002w/x or 006.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
Those students with OAC German or Grade 12U German must consult the Department before registering for this course.
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German 1030W/X - German for Beginners (Accelerated)
Introduction to oral and written German for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. Prepares student for direct progression to German 2200 or 2200W/X. This accelerated course requires a very high level of commitment.
Antirequisite(s): German 1036 or the former German 002, 002w/x or 006.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 8 hours, one semester, 1.0 course.
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German 1036 - Reading German
For students who wish to acquire a reading knowledge of German. The course prepares students to read complex German texts in various fields.
Antirequisite(s): German 1030 or 1030W/X the former German 002, 002w/x or 006.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
Those students with OAC German or Grade 12U German must consult the Department before registering for this course.
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German 2100F/G - Introduction to German Studies I
An introduction to German culture before 1800, this course will study selected literary, political, theological, philosophical, artistic and other materials. The course focuses on developing skills in interdisciplinary German Studies. Taught in English.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
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German 2101F/G - Introduction to German Studies II
An introduction to German culture from 1800 to the present, this course will study selected literary, political, philosophical, scientific, artistic and other materials. The course focuses on developing skills in interdisciplinary German Studies. Taught in English.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
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German 2159E - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the Department for current offerings.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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German 2160F/G-2161F/G - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the Department for current offerings.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2200 - Intermediate German
Comprehensive grammar review, systematic oral and written practice with discussion of contemporary texts.
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Prerequisite(s): German 1030 or 1030W/X, or Grade 12U German or the former OAC German, or the former German 002 or  002w/x or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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German 2200W/X - Intermediate German (Accelerated)
Comprehensive grammar review, systematic oral and written practice with discussion of contemporary texts. This accelerated course requires a very high level of commitment.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 1030 or 1030W/X, or Grade 12U German or the former OAC German, or the former German 002 or 002w/x or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 8 hours, one semester, 1.0 course.
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German 2201A/B-2203A/B - Special Topics in German Studies
Special credit for German language studies at authorized universities and institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2204F/G - Research Methods
This course will consider how to do research and write academic papers in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Antirequisite(s): CLC 2204F/G or Spanish 2204F/G.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2205F/G - Introduction to Literary Theory
Mandatory for students in Honors Specialization German, the German Major, and German Specialization. Students will study different methods of literary interpretation with emphasis on 20th century critical theory and will engage in literary analysis.
Antirequisite(s): CLC 2205F/G and Spanish 2205F/G, French 3700F/G.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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German 2250E - Introduction to German Literature
An introduction to the study of German literature, concentrating on shorter texts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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German 2259E - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the Department for current offerings.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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German 2260F/G-2261F/G - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the Department for current offerings.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2292A/B - Translation: English to German
An introduction and practical approach with some consideration of theory. Translation of general texts representing various areas of interest.
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Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2293A/B - Language and Contemporary Society
Further development of oral and written skills with systematic vocabulary acquisition and selective grammar review. Discussion and writing will focus on the cultures and concerns of German-speaking countries.
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Prerequisite(s): German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 2294 - Advanced Business German
A high-intermediate level course in the German language, focusing on the vocabulary, linguistic, and intercultural nuances of commercial life.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2200 or 2200W/X or the former German 020 or 020w/x or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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German 3300F/G - Literature and Culture of the Middle Ages
German literature from its heroic beginnings to its first great coming of age in works of chivalry and romantic love is examined in its cultural context. Most works are read either in modern German translation or English.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3301F/G - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the department for current offerings.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1 2-hour film screening, 0.5 course.
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German 3311F/G - Literature and Culture of German Classicism and Romanticism
This course examines representative texts of Classical and Romantic German literature in their cultural context. Major authors studied may include Goethe, Schiller, Heine, Tieck, and E.T.A. Hoffmann.
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Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3322F/G - Twentieth-Century German Literature and Culture
This course examines representative texts of twentieth-century German literature in their cultural context. It includes the works of such writers as Thomas Mann, Franz Kafka, Bertolt Brecht, and Christa Wolf.
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Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3333F/G - City Studies
A study of the dynamic life of a specific city, constructed around materials drawn from both canonical literature and everyday culture. The focus will be on a city in German-speaking Europe rich with literary, artistic, social, and political energy, such as Vienna, Berlin, or Weimar.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
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German 3347F/G-3350F/G - Directed Readings
A reading course on topics formulated by students in consultation with an instructor. Students will discuss their reading with the instructor and write at least one examination.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3351A/B-3353A/B - Special Topics in Language
Special credit for German language studies at authorized universities and institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2000 level or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3360F/G-3363F/G - Special Topics in German Studies
Please consult the Department for current offerings.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3370A/B-3373A/B - Special Topics in Literature
Special credit for German literature studies at authorized universities or institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3392F/G - Language and Contemporary Society: Advanced
Discussion and writing will centre on current social, political, and cultural issues as reflected in the weekly newspaper, Die Zeit.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3393A/B - Advanced Translation: German to English
A practice-intensive course concentrating on the problems inherent in the translation of difficult German texts. (Texts will be selected from diverse sources.)
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3394A/B - Advanced Translation: English to German
A practice-intensive course concentrating on the problems inherent in the translation of difficult English texts. (Texts will be selected from diverse sources.)
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): German 2200 plus at least 0.5 course in German at the 2200 level or higher or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 3395F/G - German Media Studies
This course will refine the student's command of German by studying cultural and social developments as conveyed through media such as film, television, radio, and the internet.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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German 4410E - Honors Thesis
The thesis will be written in the fourth year and will be directed by a member of the Modern Languages and Literatures faculty.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): 80% minimum average in the principal courses of the preceding year and permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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Academic Calendar 2009 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION German (A)
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