| German Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of 12/1/2008) |
| 498 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, 292-6985 |
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Placement and Proficiency Examinations In order to insure proper registration, placement tests are required of all students who continue their study of German in the dept after beginning their language in high school. Such tests are given during Summer Orientation and daily Monday-Friday each quarter. Consult the College of Humanities section of the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences Bulletin or the dept. Students who are given advanced standing in the dept as a result of the placement and proficiency examination become eligible for University credit. Excess Entrance Credits in German Freshmen who have excess credits in a foreign language are eligible for examination for advanced standing. The examination is given at the same time as the placement tests mentioned above. Students studying foreign languages at the elementary and intermediate levels typically take the sequence of courses numbered 101-102-103-104 (including the decimal subdivisions such as 101.51, etc.) and then move on to advanced courses. Students who need to satisfy the Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement must demonstrate competence through the 104 level. General Prerequisites for Courses Numbered 600 Unless otherwise indicated, the prerequisites for all 600-level courses taught in German are: 201, 301, 401. Exceptions may be allowed by instructors for students with special qualifications. General Prerequisites for Courses Numbered 700 Prerequisites for 700-level courses are grad standing, or 10 cr hrs in German at the 400-level or above. General Prerequisites for Courses Numbered 800 Prerequisites for 800-level courses are graduate standing and permission of chairperson. |
| 101 Elementary German I | ||
| Development of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in cultural context. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Open to students with no prior instruction in German and to those with a maximum of one year of high school German and a placement test score from 0-12.1. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with 2 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by permission of dept. GEC for lang courses. FL Admis Cond courses. | ||
| 101.01 Classroom Track U 5 | ||
| 5 cl. Students must register for and complete 5 cr hrs during the qtr. This course is available for EM credit. | ||
| 101.51 Individualized Track U 1-5 | ||
| Students register for and complete from 1 to 5 cr hrs during the qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. Students who complete 5 hrs before the end of the qtr may proceed to 102.51. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next, with proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. | ||
| 102 Elementary German II | ||
| Development of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in cultural context. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. GEC for lang courses. FL Admis Cond courses. | ||
| 102.01 Classroom Track U 5 | ||
| 5 cl. Prereq: 101.01 or 5 cr hrs in 101.51. Also open to students with a maximum of two years of high school German and a placement test score from 12.2-20.5. This course is available for EM credit. | ||
| 102.51 Individualized Track U 1-5 | ||
| Students register for and complete from 1 to 5 cr hrs during the qtr. Prereq: 100.02, or grade of B- or above in 101.01, or 5 cr hrs in 101.51, or permission of instructor. Also open to students with a maximum of two years of high school German and a placement test score from 12.2-20.5. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. Students may register for 101.51 and 102.51 concurrently with permission of instructor. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next, with proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. | ||
| 102.66 Intensive German for Review I U 5 | ||
| Review of basic structures, vocabulary, and skills needed for entry into German 103.01. | ||
| Only open to students with 2 or more years of high school German and placement test score of 0-12.1. Not open to native speakers of German through regular enrollment or EM credit. Not open to students with credit for 101.01, 101.51, 102.01, 102.51. | ||
| 103 Intermediate German I | ||
| Reading; oral and written practice; grammar review; students may select from among the following subdivisions which emphasize specific skills and subject matter. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 102.01, or 5 cr hrs in 102.51, 102.66 or equiv. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. (Not all decimal subdivisions offered every qtr.) GEC for lang courses. | ||
| 103.01 Basic U 5 | ||
| Balanced use of the basic language skills: reading, aural comprehension, speaking, and writing. | ||
| 5 cl. This course is available for EM credit. | ||
| 103.51 Individualized Track U 1-5 | ||
| Prereq: 102.01, or 5 cr hrs in 102.51, or 110, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for any decimal subdivision of 103. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next with proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. | ||
| 103.66 Intensive German for Review II U 5 | ||
| Intensive review of basic structures, vocabulary and skills needed for entry into German 104. | ||
| Open only to students with 101.01 or 5 cr hrs of 101.51, or 3 or more yrs of high school German and placement test score of 12.2-20.5. Not open to students with credit for German 102.01, 102.51, 103.01, 103.51. Not open to native speakers of German through regular enrollment or EM credit. Students who test into 103.66 during Sp Qtr may audit 102.01. | ||
| 104 Intermediate German II | ||
| Reading; oral and written practice; vocabulary building; students may select from among the following subdivisions which emphasize specific skills and subject matter. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 103 or 112. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. GEC for lang courses. | ||
| 104.01 Basic U 5 | ||
| Balanced use of the basic language skills: reading, aural comprehension, speaking, and writing. | ||
| 5 cl. H104.01 (honors) may be available to students in an honors program or by permission of instructor. Prereq for 104.01: Any decimal subdivision of 103, or 112, or by placement test. This course is available for EM credit. | ||
| 104.51 Individualized Track U 1-5 | ||
| Arr. Prereq: 103.01 or 5 cr hrs in 103.51. Not open to students with credit for any decimal subdivision of 104. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. Students register for and complete from 1 to 5 cr hrs during the qtr. Progress is sequential from 1 cr hr to the next with proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. | ||
| 112 Intensive German U 5,10,15 | ||
| Elementary and intermediate German for students desiring comprehensive knowledge of German in the shortest possible time; students will devote their entire time to this course. | ||
| Su Qtr. Prereq: Permission of dept. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Students with credit for 103 or equiv may not register for credit. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Full-time fees required regardless of number of cr hrs. Equiv of 101, 102, and 103. Students may not register for any other course if they enroll in 112. Students with credit for 101 and 102 will enroll for 5 cr hrs. Students with credit for 101 only will enroll for 10 cr hrs. Students with no credit in German will enroll for 15 cr hrs. Regardless of cr hrs enrolled a student will attend class throughout entire qtr. Withdrawal from the course means forfeiture of all cr hrs. No audit. GEC for lang course. FL Admis Cond course. | ||
| 115 Intermediate German U 10 | ||
| Intensive 10-week summer course taught in Dresden, Germany, combining the skill development in 103 and 104 with the cultural experience of living abroad. | ||
| Su Qtr. 5 3-hr cl. Prereq: 102 or 102.51. GEC for lang course. | ||
| 201 Intermediate German III: Texts and Contexts from 1945 to the Present U 5 | ||
| Development of reading, writing, listening, speaking skills through interaction with cultural and historical materials; trends/ideas in politics, society, culture of postwar and contemporary periods. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 104 or equiv. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. No audit. | ||
| 202^* Business German I U 5 | ||
| Development of business-related cultural knowledge and communication skills in German; introduction to the world of German business through audio, video, print materials; four-skills course. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv, or permission of instructor. No audit. | ||
| 203^* Intermediate German Conversation U 3 | ||
| Practice in spoken everyday idiomatic German, based on texts concerning German life today. | ||
| Prereq: 104 or permission of instructor. | ||
| 230 Introduction to German Prose U 5 | ||
| Reading and discussion of German literary texts representing significant prose types, authors, and periods including fairytale, fable, diary, short story, novella, essay, and novel. | ||
| Prereq: 201 or equiv or permission of instructor. | ||
| 231 Introduction to German Poetry U 5 | ||
| Reading and discussion of selected German poetry, introducing major German poets and poetic forms; these include the folksong, ballad, sonnet, and religious and political poetry. | ||
| Prereq: 201 or equiv or permission of instructor. | ||
| 232 Introduction to German Drama U 5 | ||
| Reading and discussion of German dramatic texts, representing influential forms, authors, and traditions: folk comedy, classical tragedy, the tragi-comedy, the radio play, and documentary theatre. | ||
| Prereq: 201 or equiv or permission of instructor. | ||
| 250 German Literature and Popular Culture U 5 | ||
| Study of popular culture forms in relation to the artistic, intellectual, historic, and literary traditions of the German-speaking world. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Taught in English; GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 261 German Classics in Translation U 3 | ||
| Social and intellectual forces in Germany as reflected in German literature from the Enlightenment to the middle of the 19th century; masterpieces from Goethe to Gottfried Keller. | ||
| 3 cl. Credit does not apply toward a major in German. Taught in English. | ||
| 262 Modern German Literature in Translation U 3 | ||
| Intellectual forces and literary trends in German literature from the end of the 19th century to the present; masterpieces from Gerhart Hauptmann to Bertolt Brecht. | ||
| 3 cl. Credit does not apply toward a major in German. Taught in English. | ||
| H263 The Faust Theme U 5 | ||
| Major versions of the Faust story, their socio-cultural context, and their symbolic expression of recurring human concerns. | ||
| 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: English 110 or 111 or equiv. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 275 Development of Contemporary Germany: Dresden Yesterday and Today U 5 | ||
| Introduction to German life and culture, past and present, including the new federal states; taught within summer study abroad program with students experiencing German culture first hand. | ||
| Su Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 102 and concur 115. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course. | ||
| 291 Early German Literature in Cultural Context U 5 | ||
| Origins and highlights of German culture and life as reflected in literary and poetic works, Germanic mythology, religion, and the arts. | ||
| Taught in English. Supplemented by audio-visual aids. GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 292 Modern German Literature in Cultural Context U 5 | ||
| Two hundred years of German literature, arts, philosophy, and social thought, as they reflect cultural and social life in German-speaking countries. | ||
| Taught in English. Supplemented by audio-visual aids. GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 293 Individual Studies U 2-5 | ||
| Individual investigation of minor problems in German language and literature. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 294 Group Studies U 2-5 | ||
| Investigation of minor problems in German literature and language. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 298 Study Tour | ||
| Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. | ||
| Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. | ||
| 298.01 Domestic U 1-15 | ||
| Repeatable. | ||
| 298.02 Foreign U 1-15 | ||
| Repeatable. | ||
| 299 Weimar and the Third Reich in German Literature and Film U 5 | ||
| Culture of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany in literature, film, the other arts; the roots of fascism and its echoes in postwar Germany. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course. | ||
| 301 Advanced German I: Texts and Contexts from 1848 to 1945 U 5 | ||
| Practice of advanced language skills and development of cultural and historical knowledge through interaction with various materials trends/ideas in politics, society, culture. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv or permission of instructor. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. | ||
| 302* Business German II U 5 | ||
| Continued development of cultural knowledge and communication skills in German; study of business trends, traditions, and structures through audio, video, print texts; four-skills course. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 202 or equiv or permission of instructor. | ||
| 303 The Practice of Translation U 3 | ||
| German-English and English-German translation; texts from diverse areas; emphasis on improvement of German grammar, syntax, idiom, and style; discussion of common translation techniques. | ||
| 3 cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv or permission of instructor. | ||
| 367 German Literature and American Culture U 5 | ||
| German perspectives on and in 20th-century American culture. Influence of German thought and writings on American culture; German views of American culture. | ||
| Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: English 110 or 110.01 or 110.02 or 110.03. Taught in English. GEC second writing course. | ||
| 399 The Holocaust in Literature and Film U 5 | ||
| Reading, analysis, and discussion of representative works pertaining to the Holocaust from the perspectives of the German and Ashkenazic traditions. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Yiddish 399. Cross-listed in Yiddish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 401 Advanced German II: Texts and Contexts to 1848 U 5 | ||
| Continued practice of advanced language skills particularly pertaining to written texts and formal speech; broadening of cultural and historical knowledge from the Middle Ages to 1848 through interaction with various materials. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 301 or equiv or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 410. | ||
| 409* Advanced German Conversation U 3 | ||
| Practice in spoken German on topics of general interest and currrent events. | ||
| 3 cl. Prereq: 301 or equiv or permission of instructor. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. | ||
| 420 Studies in German Literature I (750-1700) U 5 | ||
| Development of German literature in its historical, social, and philosophical context from earliest times to the Age of Enlightenment. | ||
| 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv, and one German literature course; or permission of instructor. Taught in German. | ||
| 421 Studies in German Literature II (1700-1870) U 5 | ||
| Development of German literature in its historical, social, and philosophical context from the Age of Enlightenment to German unification. | ||
| 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv, and one German literature course; or permission of instructor. Taught in German. | ||
| 422 Studies in German Literature III (1870-Present) U 5 | ||
| Development of German literature in its historical, social, and philosophical context from 1870 to the present. | ||
| 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or equiv, and one German literature course; or permission of instructor. Taught in German. | ||
| 463 German Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries U 5 | ||
| Intellectual, artistic, and social trends in the German-speaking countries from 1815 to the present. | ||
| 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs beyond 104 of courses taught in German or permission of instructor. Taught in German. | ||
| 530 German Language Past and Present U G 5 | ||
| Understanding the German language in its historical development and its contemporary manifestations. | ||
| Prereq: 401 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 705. | ||
| 540 Literature and Life in German-Speaking Countries U G 3 | ||
| Discussion of significant literary and cultural developments reflecting aspects of life in German-speaking countries: Austria, Switzerland, and Germany; topic varies. | ||
| 3 cl. Prereq: 201, 301, and one German literature course; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. GEC third writing course. Taught in German. | ||
| 550 Current Events in German-Speaking Countries U G 5 | ||
| Studies and intensive discussion of current cultural and social issues in the German-speaking world; newspaper readings, internet material, guest lectures, films, music and student presentations; topic varies. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 401 or equiv or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Taught in German. | ||
| 571 Basic German for Graduate Students G 5 | ||
| The fundamentals of German grammar, as required for the reading of German texts in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. | ||
| Su, Au Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Grad standing. No audit. Credit does not apply to the minimum hours required for the master's or doctoral degrees. | ||
| 572 German for Research I G 3 | ||
| Satisfactory completion of this course (grade of A or B) may be accepted by the student's dept as evidence of a dictionary reading knowledge in fulfillment of PhD language requirement. | ||
| Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: Grade of C or above in 571 or equiv preparation demonstrated by a placement test. Open only to grad students. No audit. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Credit does not apply to the minimum hours required for the master's or doctoral degrees. | ||
| 573 German for Research II G 3 | ||
| Reading of difficult material at a reasonable rate of speed and with only infrequent use of dictionaries. Completion of this course with a grade of A or B may be accepted by the student's dept as evidence of a thorough reading knowledge of German. | ||
| Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: Grade of A or B in 572, or equiv preparation demonstrated by a placement test and permission of instructor. Open only to grad students. No audit. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Credit does not apply to the minimum hours required for the master's or doctoral degrees. | ||
| 630 Introduction to Stylistics U G 5 | ||
| Composition on assigned topics, intensive translation, and comparative study of usage designed to develop a sophisticated expository style in the writing of German. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 401, or 301 and written permission of instructor. | ||
| 635* Practical German Pronunciation U G 5 | ||
| Standard German pronunciation; oral and written drill. | ||
| 2 2-cl. Prereq: 401 or 301 and permission of instructor. | ||
| 640 Topics in German Literature and Culture U G 5 | ||
| Intensive study and discussion of selected important issues, themes, trends, or individual authors; topic varies. | ||
| 3 cl. Prereq: 201, 301, and one 400-level German literature course, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. including cr hrs earned in 560. Taught in German. | ||
| H670 Cinema and the Historical Avant Garde U 5 | ||
| Historicizes cinema's political and artistic roots, concentrating on the perceived and real possibilities of the medium. Fosters critical awareness of "film culture" historically and currently. | ||
| Prereq: German course at the 300 level or above and honors standing. Not open to students with credit for Film Std H670. Cross-listed in Film Studies. Taught in English. | ||
| 671 German Cinema to 1945 U G 5 | ||
| Development of film from the late nineteenth century to the end of WWII; fundamental elements of film and film analysis, film as an art form, and other aspects of film. | ||
| 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing or above or permission of instructor. | ||
| 672 German Cinema from 1945 to the Present U G 5 | ||
| Development of film in Germany from 1945 to period after reunification; fundamental elements of film and film analysis; developments in German film in light of cultural and historical frameworks. | ||
| 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing or above or permission of instructor. | ||
| 693 Individual Studies U G 2-5 | ||
| Investigation of problems in various fields of Germanic studies. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Signature of undergraduate adviser or Graduate Studies Committee chair as applicable. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 694 Group Studies U G 2-15 | ||
| Investigation of minor problems in the various fields of German literature and philology. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. | ||
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 | ||
| An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. | ||
| 702 Introduction to the Methods and Tools of Literary Analysis U G 5 | ||
| Introduction to standard bibliographical aids, the MLA style for seminar and research papers, and the fundamental aspects of poetics, rhetoric, editorial principles, and stylistic analysis. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. | ||
| 703 Introduction to Contemporary Critical Approaches to Literature U G 5 | ||
| Primary current methodological and theoretical approaches to German literary study and brief consideration of their history: positivism, hermeneutics, formalism, Marxism, structuralism, post-structuralism. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. | ||
| 705 Structure and Description of Modern Standard German U G 5 | ||
| Phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of modern German; lexical changes, non-standard varieties of the language. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Taught in German. | ||
| 706 Forms of Contemporary German Usage U G 5 | ||
| Analytical and practical study of the ways in which German is written and spoken today (colloquial speech, business and scholarly German, etc.); emphasis on oral and written practice. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor or 401. Taught in German. | ||
| 740 Development of German Narrative Prose U G 5 | ||
| The novel, Novelle, short story, and other forms of German prose: historical overview, theory, and selected primary texts as illustration. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. | ||
| 741 Development of German Drama U G 5 | ||
| History and theory of the drama in Germany; methods of drama analysis; interrelationship of drama, theatre, and audience; study of selected texts. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. | ||
| 742 Development of German Poetry U G 5 | ||
| Elements of German poetry; close study of representative poets and poems since the Baroque. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. | ||
| 750* Periods of German Literary History: 800-1400 U G 5 | ||
| Study of major works chosen to present prominent themes and problems and/or important developments within the period; topic varies. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 751 Periods of German Literary History: 1400-1700 U G 5 | ||
| Study of major works chosen to present prominent themes and problems and/or important developments within the period; topic varies. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 752 Periods of German Literary History: 1700-1850 U G 5 | ||
| Study of major works chosen to present prominent themes and problems and/or important developments within the period; topic varies. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 753 Periods of German Literary History: 1850-Present U G 5 | ||
| Study of major works chosen to present prominent themes and problems within the period; topic varies. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 777 Colloquium in German Literature U G 2-5 | ||
| Selected topics, problems, and works in the various fields of German literature. | ||
| Arr. Prereq: Permission of chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 | ||
| Offers undergraduates with special aptitudes a greater opportunity for independent study than is possible in ordinary courses. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a grade of A in at least half of the German courses and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 790 Foundations of Contemporary Critical Theory U G 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary survey of the theoretical bases of the major contemporary approaches to the study of literature; readings in Marx, Freud, Derrida, Cixous, and others. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr or sr or grad standing. | ||
| 792 Interdepartmental Studies in the Humanities U G 3-5 | ||
| Two or more departments present colloquia on subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor(s). Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 801 Middle High German G 5 | ||
| Intensive introduction to Middle High German; comprehension and application of grammatical principles; selected texts for linguistic analysis. | ||
| 2 cl. | ||
| 806 History of the German Language G 5 | ||
| Basic concepts of historical linguistics; the major factors of change in the history of German from Proto-Germanic to the present. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: 801. | ||
| 810 German Literary Criticism and Theory G 5 | ||
| Historical overview and evaluation of critical methods; introduction to contemporary literary theories; the use-value of literary criticism. | ||
| 2 cl. | ||
| 840 College Teaching of German G 5 | ||
| Methods and techniques for teaching German at the college level. | ||
| 2 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Intended for grad students in German. | ||
| 850 German Proseminar G 5 | ||
| Selected topics in German literature, language, and culture; seminar discussion format with oral and written reports. | ||
| Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. | ||
| 890 Interdepartmental Studies in Critical Theory G 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary study of a movement (phenomenology, deconstruction, etc.) or problem (intentionality, evaluation, etc,.) in literary theory. | ||
| 2 2-hr or 4 cl. Prereq: Background in critical theory recommended. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Cross-listed in Comparative Studies, English, French, Spanish, and Women's Studies. | ||
| 893 Individual Studies G 2-5 | ||
| Investigation of specific issues in German literature, culture, linguistics, and philosophy. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of chair of Graduate Studies Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 899 Interdepartmental Seminar G 3-5 | ||
| Two or more departments present seminars on subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced. | ||
| Prereq: Permission of instructor(s). Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 903 Graduate Student Teaching Apprenticeship G 5 | ||
| Opportunity for advanced graduate students to plan and teach in conjunction with faculty member a course at 200 or higher level. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: A miminum of one year experience as GTA. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 960 Seminar in Modern German Literature: G 5 | ||
| Topics vary in focus and methodology; emphasis may range from individual authors, works, or themes to theoretical or interdisciplinary issues; major research papers. | ||
| 1 3-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. | ||
| 970 Seminar in Older German Literature to 1700 G 5 | ||
| Topics vary in focus and methodology; emphasis may range from individual authors, works, or themes to theoretical or interdisciplinary issues. | ||
| 3 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. | ||
| 980 Seminar in Germanic Philology G 5 | ||
| Topics from historical and comparative studies of older Germanic dialects; structure of New High German and contemporary German. | ||
| 3 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. | ||
| 993 Individual Studies G 1-5 | ||
| With the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee chair, doctoral students preparing for the candidacy exam may register for independent study. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Signature of Graduate Studies Committee chair. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 998 Research in German: Thesis G 1-18 | ||
| Research for master's thesis. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 999 Research in German: Dissertation G 1-18 | ||
| Research for dissertation purposes only. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. | ||