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3.00 Credits
Same as Film 458
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3.00 Credits
Same as Comp Lit 393
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3.00 Credits
Content variable.
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3.00 Credits
Content variable.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduction in English to German writers from 1750 to the present. Discussion focuses on questions such as the role of outsiders in society, the human psyche, technology, war, gender, the individual and mass culture, and modern and postmodern sensibilities as they are posed in predominantly literary texts and in relation to the changing political and cultural faces of Germany over the past 250 years. Readings include works in translation by some of the most influential figures of the German tradition, such as Goethe, Nietzsche, Freud, Kafka, Thomas Mann, Brecht, and Christa Wolf. Open to first-year students, nonmajors, and majors. Required for admission to 400-level courses (except German 404 and 408D). Qualifies for major or minor credit when taken in conjunction with a one-hour discussion section in German. The discussion section provides an introduction to critical German vocabulary and is open to students with prior knowledge of German (German 210D or equivalent, or placement by examination).
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3.00 Credits
Designed to foster advanced proficiency in German through analysis and discussion of a wide variety of high-level texts and through practice in advanced composition. Discussions and papers focus on questions of style, rhetoric, and cultural specificity and on developing expertise in textual interpretation. Additional emphasis on problems of advanced German grammar encountered by English speakers and on subtleties of style and idiomatic expression in spoken and written German. Prerequisite: German 302D, or the equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Four lectures in German on German literature and culture by a distinguished visiting professor. Students present class notes in German and write four one-page reaction papers (in German; to be revised) as well as a final three- to five-page reaction paper (in German). Attendance is required for those taking the course for credit. Credit/no credit only.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the history, politics, and culture of contemporary Germany (1945 to the present). Topics include the cultural construction of identity in post-unified Germany; European integration and post-wall economy; the German constitution, electoral system and current elections; current debates and controversies; political parties and leading political figures; the role of literature, film, music, the visual arts, media and popular culture; the role of universities. Discussion, readings, and papers in German. Required for candidates for the Overseas Study Program in Tübingen (Germany). Prerequisite: German 302D (may be taken concurrently with German 404), or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Designed to introduce students to concepts, structures, and issues relevant to German business and economics and to develop language and communication skills necessary to succeed in the German business world. Concentration on the fundamental structures of the German economic system, including industry and commerce, Germany as a production site, the structure of labor relations, the banking and finance sectors, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Students also are introduced to specific aspects of German business, including market and product analysis; distribution and marketing; contracting and communication; enterprise cultures and human resources; as well as accounting. Development of business vocabulary, writing style appropriate for business reports, letter writing, oral presentation techniques, reading techniques for German newspapers and economic texts, and comprehension skills for German news programs. Lectures, readings, and assignments in German. In addition to the regular class meetings, students sign up for a twice-weekly subsection. Prerequisite: German 302D or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of medieval and early modern literature and culture within sociohistorical contexts. Genres and themes vary and may include visual culture; representation; the development of fictionality and historical writing; questions of race, gender, and class; courtly culture; law; magic and marvels; and medical and scientific epistemologies. Readings may include such genres as the heroic epic, drama, "Minnesang," the courtly novel, the Arthurian epic, fables, the novella, religious or devotional literature, witch tracts, pamphlets, political writings, the "Volksbuch," the picaresque novel, and the essay. Discussion, readings, and papers in German. Prerequisite: see Requirements.
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