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Courses for Graduate Reading Knowledge

GER-G 491 Elementary German for Graduate Students ( (3 cr.) no grad. cr

GER-G 492 Readings in German for Graduate Students (3 cr.) no grad. cr

Courses in Germanic Linguistics

GER-G 532 History of the German Language (3 cr.) Development from Primitive Germanic to New High German; German dialect geography. German as a member of the Germanic family and of the European linguistic area.

GER-G 540 Acquisition of German as a First and Second-Language (3 cr.) P: Knowledge of German; graduate standing or permission of instructor. Introduction to recent generativist scholarship on acquisition of German as a first and second-language. Consideration of broader theoretical issues. No prior knowledge of linguistics assumed.

GER-G 548 German Phonetics and Phonology (3 cr.) Introduction to phonetics and phonology of modern German with emphasis on description, analysis, and theory. Relevance of German data to issues in phonological theory. May be repeated.

GER-G 551 Structure of Modern German (3 cr.) Structural problems in the grammar of Modern Standard German, investigated by means of various current methodological approaches.

GER-G 558 Principles of German Morphology (3 cr.) In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Relevance of German data to morphological theory. May be repeated.

GER-G 632 Gothic (3 cr.) Transition from Indo-European to Germanic. History and development of Germanic dialects, with emphasis on prehistory of English and German. Comparative and descriptive analysis of Gothic phonology, morphology, and syntax. May be repeated.

GER-G 635 Old Icelandic (3 cr.) Descriptive grammar. Survey of literature and extensive reading of prose and poetry. History of Scandinavian in comparison with other Germanic languages.

GER-G 638 Old High German (3 cr.) Descriptive and comparative analysis of Old High German texts, with their dialect features. May be repeated.

GER-G 639 Old Saxon (3 cr.) Study of the Old Saxon (Old Low German) language. Readings from the Heliand and brief examination of other OS documents. May be repeated.

GER-G 640 Middle High German (3 cr.) Introduction to Middle High German language, literature, and culture. Translation, linguistic analysis, and close reading of selections from major texts of the period 1170-1220.

GER-G 835 Seminar in Germanic Linguistics (3-4 cr.) May be repeated.

GER-G 885 Research in Germanic Linguistics (arr. cr.)

**These courses are eligible for a deferred grade.

Courses in Germanic Literature and Culture

GER-G 505 New Literary Theory and the German Text (3 cr.) P: G503. Survey of literary theory currently used in Germanic studies; differences between theory in German and in American Germanistik. Areas such as reception theory, Frankfurt School, structuralism, poststructuralism, psychoanalytic criticism, feminist criticism, New Historicism.

GER-G 563 German Culture Studies I (3 cr.) G363, G464, or HIST B377-B378. The formation of cultural traditions in the German-speaking countries prior to the twentieth century.

GER-G 564 German Culture Studies II (3 cr.) G363, G464, or HIST B378. Culture of the German-speaking countries in the twentieth century.

GER-G 571 Historical Study of German Literature I (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period before 1600. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

GER-G 573 Historical Study of German Literature II (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period between 1600 and 1800. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

GER-G 575 Historical Study of German Literature III (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period between 1800 and 1900. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

GER-G 577 Historical Study of German Literature IV (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period from 1900 to the present. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

GER-G 605 Special Topics in Teaching German (3 cr.) P: Two years of college-level teaching experience. Advanced course in the theory and practice of teaching college-level German. Topics include task design for teaching different text types, language assessment and effective test development, and the role of technology in foreign language education. May be repeated with different topic.

GER-G 620 Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Modern European Culture (3 cr.) Introduction to the ways in which modern European identities have been shaped by notions of gender and sexuality, attention to the interplay between gender and race, religion, and class. Covers different media and different historical moments. Taught in English. Repeatable for a max. of 8 credits with a different topic.

GER-G 623 Intellectual History and Philosophical Traditions (3 cr.) Special topics on any aspect of the German-language philosophical tradition and/or intellectual history. My be repeated with a different topic.

GER-G 625 Literature and Culture: Special Topics (3 cr.) Special topics on any aspect of the German language, literature, and/or cultural history. May be repeated with a different topic.

GER-G 627 Film and Media: Special Topics (3 cr.) Special topics on any aspect of German-language film, media, interarts, and/or visual culture. May be repeated with a different topic.

GER-G 636 Old Icelandic Literature (3 cr.) P: G635 or equivalent. Medieval Icelandic poetic and prose literary texts; history of the literature. Some consideration of medieval Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish literature. May be repeated.

GER-G 815 Individual Readings (1-3 cr.) Guided readings in Germanic literature, linguistics, and culture. May be repeated.

GER-G 820 Research Tutorial (1-3 cr.) Work under faculty supervision that results in a scholarly paper, lecture, translation, bibliography, syllabus, or comparable product. May be repeated for credit once with a different topic.

GER-G 825 Seminar in German Literature (3-4 cr.) May be repeated.

GER-G 850 Master’s Project (1 cr.) Revision and oral defense of a substantial research paper originally written for a graduate course in Germanic Studies.

GER-G 875 Research in German Literature (arr. cr.)

**These courses are eligible for a deferred grade. May be repeated.

GER-V 605 Selected Topics in German Studies (2-4-12 cr.)

GER-V 815 Individual Readings in German Studies (1-8 cr.) May be repeated.

Courses in Netherlandic

GER-N 401 Intensive Dutch I (3 cr.) Development of speaking ability, with stress on pronunciation, leading to fluency on restricted topics. Introduction to grammar. Reading of annotated stories.

GER-N 402 Intensive Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N401 or consent of instructor. Completion of grammatical study begun in N401; continued stress on speaking Dutch on selected topics; rapid expansion of reading ability using literary and cultural materials.

GER-N 403 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation I (3 cr.) P: N402 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.

GER-N 404 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation II (3 cr.) P: N403 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.

GER-N 450 The Golden Age of Dutch Culture (3 cr.) II Semester. 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 through his work. Note: Course not currently offered.

GER-N 505 Advanced Dutch I (3 cr.) P: N404. Prepares students for reading of a variety of texts, from literature, magazine articles, and other culture based texts. In oral and written responses to the readings, it is expected that students will demonstrate an awareness of, and sensibility to Dutch language and culture, and express their ideas in a manner consistent with advanced language work. Conducted in Dutch.

GER-N 506 Advanced Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N505. Introduces students to different levels of style and expression and to written argumentation in Dutch. Texts also include various literary genres and form the basis of in-class discussion and for exercises designed to develop oral and written fluency. Conducted in Dutch.

GER-N 508 The Golden Age of Dutch Culture (3 cr.) 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. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of N508 or N450.

GER-N 509 Topics in Dutch Literature (3 cr.) Topics dealing with literature in Dutch. Readings in English translation of novels, plays, and poetry that reflect a specific topic chosen by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Courses in Norwegian

GER-K 501 Beginning Norwegian I (3 cr.) Development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a cultural context. Introduction to grammar.

GER-K 502 Beginning Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K501 with the 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.

GER-K 503 Intermediate Norwegian I (3 cr.) P: K502 with the 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 non-grammatical topics.

GER-K 504 Intermediate Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K503 with the 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.

Courses in Scandinavian

GER-K 506 Topics in Scandinavian Culture (3 cr.) Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in the more recent historical periods. Discussions located within a comparative overview of political, economic, and social realms of the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

GER-K 507 Topics in Scandinavian Literature (3 cr.) Topics dealing with literature in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Discussions incorporate literary criticism, biography, and adaptations on film and stage in Nordic nations. Lectures in English. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

GER-K 591 Scandinavian Languages for Researchers (3 cr.) Introduction to the structure of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish necessary for reading, followed by critical reading in texts in the area of Scandinavian studies.

Courses in Swedish

GER-S 501 Beginning Swedish I (3 cr.) Development of communicative skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in a cultural context. Introduction to grammar and vocabulary.

GER-S 502 Beginning Swedish II (3 cr.) P: S501 or equivalent. Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in Swedish. Introduction to Swedish literature and culture. Review of grammar and introduction to new grammatical topics.

Courses in Yiddish

GER-Y 501 Beginning Yiddish I (3 cr.) Introduction to the Yiddish language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills.

GER-Y 502 Beginning Yiddish II (3 cr.) P: Y501 with grade of C– or higher or equivalent. Introduction to the Yiddish language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills.

GER-Y 503 Intermediate Yiddish I (3 cr.) P: Y502 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.

GER-Y 504 Intermediate Yiddish II (3 cr.) P: Y503 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.

GER-Y 505 Topics in Yiddish Literature (3 cr.)

GER-Y 506 Topics in Yiddish Literature (3 cr.)

GER-Y 815 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4 cr.) Guided readings. May be repeated.

General Courses

GER-G 400 Deutsch: Oberstufe (3 cr.)

GER-G 403 Deutsche Literatur: Mittelalter bis Romantik (3 cr.)

GER-G 404 Deutsche Literatur seit der Romantik (3 cr.)

GER-G 500 College German Teaching (3 cr.) Required of associate instructors in their first year of teaching. An overview of teaching methodologies, their underlying theories, and their practical application in college-level German courses.

GER-G 503 Introduction to Theories and Methodologies in the Study of German Literature and Culture (3 cr.) Survey of critical approaches to the study of German literature and culture, with an emphasis on current theories and methodologies. Practical exploration of a selection of approaches through the discussion of selected literary or cultural materials.