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  • GEOS 360: Senior Thesis Research

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Prerequisite: By permission of department. See Academic Distinctions. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 370: Senior Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Prerequisite: 360 and permission of department. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 101-102: Beginning German

    1.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hans, Kruse, Ward An introduction to contemporary German with emphasis on communicative fluency. Extensive practice in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Videos and Web-based activities introduce the student to topics from contemporary culture in German-speaking countries. Each semester earns one unit of credit; however, both semesters must be completed satisfactorily to receive credit for either course. Prerequisite: None Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 122: Hitler:The Man in History,Literature,and Film

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hansen (German) The figure of Adolf Hitler continues to horrify and fascinate those who have inherited the world he changed forever. This writing course explores the historical figure of Hitler and subsequent responses to him by contemporaries, historians, writers, and filmmakers. After read-ing Hitler's own words and biographers' accounts, we shall focus on representations of the man from Germany (Brecht, Thomas Mann) and elsewhere (Charlie Chaplin, Mel Brooks). This course is built around a series of writing projects that focus on the historical subject, Hitler, and his legacy. Assignments will prepare you to write a formal, analytical paper typical of many disciplines at Wellesley: a paper that uses research tools to make a clearly articulated argument and uses evidence to express original thought . Includes a third session each week. Students enrolled in German courses are encouraged to fulfill the WRIT 125 requirement with this class. This course counts as a unit toward the German Studies major. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 201-202: Intermediate German

    1.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hans, Hansen Strengthening and expanding of all language skills with special emphasis on idiomatic usage. Thorough grammar review, oral and aural practice in classroom and language laboratory, readings on contemporary cultural topics, extensive practice in composition. Each seme-ster earns one unit of credit; however, both semesters must be completed satisfactorily to receive credit for either course. Prerequisite: One to two admission units and placement exam, or 101-102. Distribution: One unit of Language and Literature for 202 Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 202W: Intermediate German in Vienna

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Like 202 on campus, this course strengthens and expands all language skills including idiomatic grammar review, oral and listening prac-tice, readings on contemporary and historical topics, and practice in composition. This course is offered as an immersion experience and will feature an important cultural component. Not offered every year. Subject to Dean's Office approval. Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the instructor. Application required. Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: Wintersession Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 233: Berlin in the Twenties

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. Berlin, the capital of Germany during the Weimar Republic, was at the center of both the political turmoil and the cultural fervor of the ?golden? 1920s. The urban milieu provided the backdrop for avant-garde and popular culture. Issues will include political and social changes resulting from the economic dislocation caused by World War I and the rise of National Socialism. Texts will be drawn from journalism, autobiography, short fiction, poetry, theater, cabaret music, art, architecture, and film. Brecht ? Dreigroschenop er and the fil m, Comedian Harmonist s, will be featured. Emphasis on the development of communicative skills in order to negotiate complex meaning in reading, speaking and writing. Review of selected topics in gramma r. Designed for students with four semesters of language training or equivalen t. Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 235: The Fantastic in German Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This course surveys the rich tradition of German literature of the fantastic and the uncanny. These works, which employ allegories of escapist fantasy, horror, supernatural terror, delusion, and abnormal psychic states, are chosen for their literary treatment of fears that prey on the human imagination. We shall begin with a couple of less well-known examples from the Grimms' folk-tales, and explore works of major writers for images of the Doppelg nger, talking animals, and magical helpers. Emphasis on the devel-opment of communicative skills in order to negotiate complex meaning in reading, speaking, and writing. Review of selected topics in grammar and style. Designed for students with four semesters of language training or equivalent. This course is offered in alternating years. Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 237: Love in German Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hansen The course will explore some of the best-known literary expressions of romantic relationships written in German. We will begin with me-dieval poetry of courtly love and move to examples from Goethe, the Romantics, Heinrich Heine, and then to the modern period. The topic encompasses problems like falling in love, forbidden love, tragic love, fulfillment, separation, and the erotic. The course has two goals. The first is to enhance your appreciation of literature and culture through close reading and contextualization of works by period and genre. The second is to develop your communicative skills in order to negotiate complex meaning in speaking and writing. Emphasis on vocabulary building, review of selected grammar topics, and extensive writing practice. Designed for students with four semesters of language training or equivalent. Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0
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  • GER 239: Germany and Austria Today:Advanced Conversation and Composition

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hans Intensive practice in oral and written communication and presentation; introduction to rhetorical strategies of conversation and discussion; introduction to elements of German prose style; practice of various forms of writing. Review of selected grammar topics. On the basis of newspaper and magazine articles, essays and stories, television news, film clips, and Web site materials, we will discuss and write about current events and issues in Germany and Austria. Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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