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German
1030 -
German for Beginners
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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. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 U German or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
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German
1030W/X -
German for Beginners (Accelerated)
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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.
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German 1036 or the former German 002, 002w/x or 006.
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German
1036 -
Reading German
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For students who wish to acquire a reading knowledge of German. The course prepares students to read complex German texts in various fields. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 U German or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
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German
2100F/G -
Introduction to German Studies I
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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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German
2101F/G -
Introduction to German Studies II
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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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German
2159E -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German
2160F/G-2161F/G -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German
2200 -
Intermediate German
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Comprehensive grammar review, systematic oral and written practice with discussion of contemporary texts.
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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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German
2200W/X -
Intermediate German (Accelerated)
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Comprehensive grammar review, systematic oral and written practice with discussion of contemporary texts. This accelerated course requires a very high level of commitment.
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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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German
2201A/B-2203A/B -
Special Topics in German Studies
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Special credit for German language studies at authorized universities and institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2204F/G -
Research Methods
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This course will consider how to do research and write academic papers in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
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German
2205F/G -
Introduction to Literary Theory
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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.
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German
2250E -
Introduction to German Literature
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An introduction to the study of German literature, concentrating on shorter texts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2259E -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2260F/G-2261F/G -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2292A/B -
Translation: English to German
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An introduction and practical approach with some consideration of theory. Translation of general texts representing various areas of interest.
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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2293A/B -
Language and Contemporary Society
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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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German 2200, 2200W/X or the former German 020, 020w/x, 022, 024, or permission of the Department.
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German
2294 -
Advanced Business German
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A high-intermediate level course in the German language, focusing on the vocabulary, linguistic, and intercultural nuances of commercial life.
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German 2200 or 2200W/X or the former German 020 or 020w/x or permission of the Department.
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German
3300F/G -
Literature and Culture of the Middle Ages
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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.
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German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
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German
3301F/G -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German
3311F/G -
Literature and Culture of German Classicism and Romanticism
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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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German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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German
3322F/G -
Twentieth-Century German Literature and Culture
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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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German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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German
3333F/G -
City Studies
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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.
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German 2250E or permission of the Department.
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German
3347F/G-3350F/G -
Directed Readings
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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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German
3351A/B-3353A/B -
Special Topics in Language
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Special credit for German language studies at authorized universities and institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
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The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2000 level or permission of the Department.
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German
3360F/G-3363F/G -
Special Topics in German Studies
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German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
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German
3370A/B-3373A/B -
Special Topics in Literature
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Special credit for German literature studies at authorized universities or institutions in approved programs. Not taught on campus.
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German 2250E or the former German 263 or 290 or permission of the Department.
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German
3392F/G -
Language and Contemporary Society: Advanced
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Discussion and writing will centre on current social, political, and cultural issues as reflected in the weekly newspaper, Die Zeit.
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The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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German
3393A/B -
Advanced Translation: German to English
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A practice-intensive course concentrating on the problems inherent in the translation of difficult German texts. (Texts will be selected from diverse sources.)
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The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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German
3394A/B -
Advanced Translation: English to German
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A practice-intensive course concentrating on the problems inherent in the translation of difficult English texts. (Texts will be selected from diverse sources.)
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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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German
3395F/G -
German Media Studies
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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.
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The equivalent of a full German language course at the 2200 level or permission of the Department.
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German
4410E -
Honors Thesis
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The thesis will be written in the fourth year and will be directed by a member of the Modern Languages and Literatures faculty.
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80% minimum average in the principal courses of the preceding year and permission of the Department.
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