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Germanic StudiesFacultyIntroduction Secondary Teacher Certification Major in Germanic Studies Minor in Germanic Studies Minor in Dutch Studies Minor in Norwegian Minor in Yiddish Studies Departmental Honors Program Overseas Study German House Course Descriptions FacultyChairpersonProfessor William Rasch ProfessorsKari Gade, Hildegard Keller, Dov-Ber Kerler, William Rasch, Rex Sprouse, Marc Weiner Associate ProfessorsClaudia Breger, Fritz Breithaupt, Michel Chaouli Assistant ProfessorsSusanne Even, Tracy Alan Hall, Benjamin Robinson, Johannes Türk Senior LecturerEsther Ham LecturerTroy Byler, Nikole Langjahr, Gergana May Academic AdvisingBallantine Hall 644, (812) 855-1553 IntroductionThe Department of Germanic Studies (GER) offers a full curriculum including German language, linguistics, literature, and culture, as well as courses in Dutch, Yiddish, and Norwegian. Faculty members teach at all levels; class sizes are moderate to small; and there are many opportunities for direct student-faculty contact. Many Germanic studies majors complement their study of German with a major in another department or with a teaching certificate. The department encourages students with interests in business or international studies to learn German. Information on placement and proficiency tests can be found in this bulletin by referring to "Foreign languages, placement" in the "Index." Secondary Teacher CertificationCandidates should consult the School of Education Undergraduate Program Bulletin and their department's advisor. Major in Germanic StudiesRequirementsStudents must complete 26 credit hours of Germanic Studies course credit at the 300 and 400 level, including at least 20 credit hours in courses taught in German. At least 12 of these 20 credit hours must be at the 400 level. Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Minor in Germanic StudiesRequirementsStudents must complete 15 credit hours of Germanic Studies course credit at the 300 and 400 level, including at least 12 credit hours in courses taught in German. Minor in Dutch StudiesRequirementsStudents must complete the following: N150, N200, N250, E341, and E342. Minor in NorwegianStudents must complete the following:
Minor in Yiddish StudiesRequirementsStudents must complete the following:
Departmental Honors ProgramStudents are identified as potential candidates for the honors program through recommendation by a professor in any 300- or 400-level course. Outstanding students with a minimum grade point average of at least 3.500 in German courses and a 3.300 GPA overall may apply for admission to the honors program. In addition to regular course work toward a major in Germanic studies, honors students complete from one to three honors tutorials (G399) and an honors thesis (G499). Honors work is guided and approved by the departmental honors advisor, who also serves as the candidate's major advisor. Work in G399 and G499 is closely supervised by individual faculty members. On the basis of outstanding performance in the regular major program, in tutorials, and on the thesis, the departmental honors advisor will recommend graduation with departmental honors in Germanic Studies. For detailed information, please contact the honors advisor. Overseas StudyAll students who have completed G250 or the equivalent may apply to participate in Indiana University's Overseas Study Program in Graz, held each year in May and June. This program features residential placement with Austrian families, while each student takes an Austrian culture course and a German language course. Outstanding students with 300-level proficiency may spend one or both semesters of their junior or senior year, with full credit, at the Indiana University Overseas Study Program in Freiburg, Germany. With consent of the dean, the junior year may be taken in other overseas programs in Germany or Austria. Before enrolling in foreign institutions, students must consult the director of undergraduate studies. For information about study abroad, contact the Office of Overseas Study, Franklin Hall 303, (812) 855-9304. German HouseThe Department of Germanic Studies cooperates with the Global Village Living Learning Center in offering residential and nonresidential programs for students with a common interest in studying German. Associate instructors participate in programs arranged by the students and eat at the German Table weekly. Course DescriptionsGermanTo advance to some higher-level German courses, students must earn a grade of C– or higher in the preceding course. G100-G150 Beginning German I-II (4-4 cr.) P for G150: G100 with a minimum grade of C–. Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required. Credit given for only one of the following: G100-G150 or G105. I Sem., II Sem., SS. G105-G106 Accelerated Elementary German I-II (5-5 cr.) R: Highly motivated students or those with proficiency in another foreign language. All elements of grammar, principles of word formation, phonetic and phonemic concepts, structure analysis, extensive reading, and active use of German. Credit given for only one of the following: G105 or G100-G150. Credit given for only one of the following: G106 or G200-G250. G105, I Sem.; G106, II Sem. G200 Intermediate German I (3 cr.) P: G150 or G105 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Review of selected grammatical items. Listening comprehension. Reading of literary and non-literary texts. Discussion of selected films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G200 or G106. I Sem., II Sem., SS. G250 Intermediate German II (3 cr.) P: G200 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G250 or G106. I Sem., II Sem., SS. G300 Fifth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G250 or G106 or equivalent. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German. G305 Introduction to German Literature: Types (3 cr.) A & H P: G300 or equivalent. Study of literary types (narrative, dramatic, lyric), with examples of each selected from two or more periods. Conducted in German. G306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes (3 cr.) A & H P: G300 or equivalent. Study of a single literary theme (such as music, generational conflict, love, revolution) as represented in two or more periods. Conducted in German. G330 Sixth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G300 or equivalent. Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Required for teacher certification. Conducted in German. G361 Contemporary Austria (3 cr.) S & H, CSB P: Participation in the Graz Summer Program. An on-site introduction to Austrian culture and its roots. Family, education, religion and the arts, music, customs and traditions; the economy and tourist industry; historical relations with Germany and the new identity of the Second Republic. Conducted in German. G362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany (3 cr.) S & H, CSB P: G300 or equivalent. An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German. G363 Introduction to German Cultural History (3 cr.) A & H, CSB P: G300 or equivalent. A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context. G375 Conversational German (3 cr.) P: G330. Emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Students are expected to increase their vocabularies, gain more accuracy in self-expression, and develop a sensitivity to appropriate usage. Texts for the course will include examples from contemporary German media. Assignments may include dialogues, skits, and parodies. Conducted in German. G400 Advanced College German (3 cr.) P: G330 or equivalent. Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German. G403 Medieval German Literature (3 cr.) A & H P: G330 or equivalent. Introduction to reading Middle High German and survey of Middle High German literature. Historical and cultural background on the Middle Ages in German-speaking countries. Conducted in German. G404 Modern German Literature (3 cr.) A & H P: G330 or equivalent. Selection of significant German literary works since 1500. Topic announced in online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in German. G415 Perspectives on German Literature (3 cr.) A & H P: G330 or equivalent. Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in German. G416 Studies in German Authors (3 cr.) A & H P: G330 or equivalent. Life and works of a major author group of authors. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in German. G418 German Film and Popular Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSB P: G330 or equivalent. Study of German film and/or other manifestations of German popular culture (television, music, cabaret, Trivialliteratur of the twentieth century). G421 Contemporary Germany: Overview (3 cr.) S & H, CSB P: G330 or equivalent. Political, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of present-day Germany. Comparison with adjacent states. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G421 or V400. G422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies (3 cr.) G424 Literature and Society since 1945 (3 cr.) A & H, CSB P: G330 or equivalent. Major public concerns as reflected in German literature since World War II. Literary art in its cultural and political context. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G424 or V406. G448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology (3 cr.) N & M G451 Introduction to German Syntax (3 cr.) N & M P: G330 or equivalent. The syntax of modern German, with a practical introduction to the methods of grammatical analysis. Conducted in German. G458 Introduction to German Morphology (3 cr.) N & M P: G330 or equivalent. In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Conducted in German. G464 German Culture and Society (3 cr.) S & H, CSB R: G330 or equivalent. The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in German. G491 Elementary German for Graduate Students (4 cr., undergrad.; 3 cr., grad.) Introduction to structure of the language necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts of a general nature. Open, with consent of the instructor, to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language. Credit not given for G491 and G100 or G150. I Sem, SS. G492 Readings in German for Graduate Students (4 cr., undergrad.; 3 cr., grad.) P: G491 or consent of department. Credit not given for G492 and G106, G200, or G250. II Sem., SS. German and Germanic Culture in TranslationE121 An Introduction to German Culture (3 cr.) S & H, CSB Introduction to important events of German cultural history. Rather than sticking to the strict chronology of history, it introduces concepts that lend meaning to chronology in the first place. The course is built around ideas—religion, language, literature, sports, for example—that make sense of the changing flow of events and yield historical narratives. E311 Tradition and Innovation in German Literature (3 cr.) A & H Major themes and ideas in prominent works of German literature (lyric, fiction, drama) in translation, selected from various historical periods. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E311 or G255. E321 Gender and Sexuality in Germany (3 cr.) S & H, CSB Study of the shifting definitions and social constructions of masculinity, femininity, homosexuality, and related topics, as reflected in the cultural documents (texts, films, music, etc.) of German-speaking society from the Enlightenment to the present. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E321 or G277. E322 German Cultural History (3 cr.) A & H, CSB A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E322 or G364. E323 German Film Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSB An introduction to the methods of film studies by examining the aesthetic, sociological, political, and philosophical contexts of German film, as well as its role in the development of European and American cinematic tradition. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E323 or G390. E361 Vikings and Sagas (3 cr.) A & H Introduction to Viking culture (c. 800–1100) and its reflections in selected sagas. Readings, lectures, and discussions. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E361 or G350. V415 Individual Readings in German Studies (1–3 cr.) May be repeated. DutchN100 Intensive Dutch I (4 cr.) Development of speaking ability, with stress on pronunciation, leading to fluency on restricted topics. Introduction to grammar. Reading of annotated stories. N150 Intensive Dutch II (4 cr.) P: N100 or consent of instructor. Completion of grammatical study begun in N100; continued stress on speaking Dutch on selected topics; rapid expansion of reading ability using literary and cultural materials. N200 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation I (3 cr.) P: N150 or consent of instructor. Development of oral fluency; attention to idiom. Further grammatical study; attention to formal writing style. Readings in Dutch literature and culture. N250 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation II (3 cr.) P: N200 or consent of instructor. Further development of style and idiom in speaking and writing. Reading of novels. Oral and written practice on topics of contemporary Dutch life. N300 Advanced Dutch I (3 cr.) P: N250 with a minimum grade of C–. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in N100 through N250. Reading proficiency, different levels of style and expression, and written argumentation. Discussion through short literary texts and one novel. Conducted in Dutch. N330 Advanced Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N300 with minimum grade of C–. Introduction to different levels of style and expression and to written argumentation in Dutch. Texts include various literary genres and form the basis for in-class discussion and for exercises designed to develop oral and written fluency. Conducted in Dutch. E341 Dutch Culture: The Modern Netherlands (3 cr.) S & H, CSB Development of a complex modem society of 15 million people in a physically unique area one-third the size of Indiana. The interaction of geography, social structure, political system, religion, and literature. Readings in English. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in E341 and N350. E342 The Golden Age of Dutch Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSB Rise of the Dutch Republic; impact on technology, shipping, global commerce, and finance. Politics, social developments, religion, ideas, and culture of the Dutch Golden Age.Vermeer, Spinoza, Grotius, and other artists and writers. Special attention to Rembrandt, and to what can be learned about his times from his work. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E342 or N450. N495 Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Netherlandic studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor. ScandinavianK100 Beginning Norwegian I (4 cr.) Development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in a cultural context. Introduction to grammar. I Sem. K150 Beginning Norwegian II (4 cr.) P: K100 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduction to Norwegian literature and culture. Review of grammar and study of new grammatical topics. II Sem. K200 Intermediate Norwegian I (3 cr.) P: K150 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Further development of oral and written command and language structures. Reading and discussion of literary and non-literary texts in a cultural context. Review of grammar and study of grammatical topics. K250 Intermediate Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K200 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Advanced reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion of literary and non-literary texts in cultural and historical contexts. Review of grammar. Conducted in Norwegian. E362 Topics in Scandinavian Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSB Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in more recent historical periods. Discussions located within a comparative overview of political, economic, and social realms of the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in E362 and K350. E363 Topics in Scandinavian Literature (3 cr.) A & H, CSB Topics dealing with literature in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Discussions incorporate literary criticism, biography, and adaptations on film and stage in the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in E363 and K400. S491 Scandinavian Languages for Reading Knowledge (4 cr.) Introduction to the structure of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts in the area of Scandinavian studies. Open to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language, and to other undergraduates with the consent of the instructor. K495 Individual Readings in Scandinavian Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Scandinavian studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor. YiddishY100 Beginning Yiddish I (4 cr.) No previous knowledge of Yiddish or German required for Y100. Introduction to the Yiddish language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills. Y150 Beginning Yiddish II (4 cr.) P: Y100. Introduction to the Yiddish language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills. Y200 Intermediate Yiddish I (3 cr.) P: Y150 or consent of instructor. Development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Review of basic grammar and study of new grammatical topics. Reading of short fictional texts and other writings on Jewish culture. Taught in alternate years. Y250 Intermediate Yiddish II (3 cr.) P: Y200 or consent of instructor. Continuing development of active and passive skills. Additional new grammar concepts. Emphasis on development of reading skills and cultural knowledge through literary and journalistic texts including texts in nonstandardized orthographies. Taught in alternate years. E351 Topics in Yiddish Literature (3 cr.) A & H, CSA Selected topics focusing on Yiddish fiction and drama (1810–1914) or twentieth-century Yiddish fiction, drama, and poetry. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic. Students may receive a maximum of 6 credit hours for any combination of E351, Y300, and CMLT C377. E352 Topics in Yiddish Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSA Selected topics on history of Ashkenazic Jews; Old Yiddish and premodern Yiddish folklore and popular culture; history and sociology of Yiddish; modern Yiddish culture; and centers of modern Yiddish culture. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic. Students may receive a maximum of 6 credit hours for any combination of E352, Y350, and CMLT C378. Y495 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, Culture (1–3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Guided readings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Other CoursesG296 German Language Abroad (1–6 cr.) P: Acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program. Credit for foreign study in German language when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Credits in G296 not counted toward major. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. G396 German Language Abroad (1–6 cr.) P: G250 or equivalent; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program. Credit for intermediate to advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. G397 Residential Workshop (1–2 cr., 6 cr. max.) P: Consent of chairperson and instructor. Discussion and workshop (performance, drama reading, etc.) given in residential units; conducted in German. Topic set in consultation with student group. May be repeated. G399 Honors Tutorial (1–2 cr., 4 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental honors advisor. Tutorial may be taken for 1 credit hour in conjunction with an upper-level course in which the student is concurrently enrolled, or independently for 2 credit hours under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated twice. G430 College Teaching Internship (2 cr.) P: G330 and consent of director of undergraduate studies. Observation of and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate German course. Recommended for teacher certification candidates. Counts toward teacher certification but not toward 400-level concentration in German. G495 Individual Readings in Germanic Literatures (German, Scandinavian, Netherlandic) (1–3 cr.; 6 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental chairperson. G496 Advanced German Language Abroad (1–6 cr.) P: G330 or equivalent; acceptance into an Indiana-University approved overseas study program. Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. G499 Honors Thesis (3 cr.) P: G399 and consent of departmental honors advisor.
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