German

First-Semester German

CAS LG 111 (4 credits)

For beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, structure of German, emphasizing the four basic skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. (If CAS LG 112 or a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course may not be taken for credit.)

2012FALLCASLG111 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 08:00:00 AM 09:00:00 AM CAS B25A Staff
R 08:00:00 AM 09:00:00 AM CAS B25A Staff
2012FALLCASLG111 B1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 09:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM CAS B25A Staff
R 09:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM CAS B06A Staff
2012FALLCASLG111 C1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 225 Staff
R 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 225 Staff
2012FALLCASLG111 D1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 02:00:00 PM 03:00:00 PM CAS 218 Gilman
R 02:00:00 PM 03:00:00 PM CAS 218 Gilman
2012FALLCASLG111 E1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 03:00:00 PM 04:00:00 PM CAS 212 Gilman
R 03:00:00 PM 04:00:00 PM CAS 426 Gilman
2012FALLCASLG111 X1, Sep 4th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
ARR TBD TBD

Second-Semester German

CAS LG 112 (4 credits)

Continues study and practice of the basic skills of speaking, writing, and reading German. Conversational dialogues, reading of short texts, grammar sessions, compositions. Conducted in German. (If a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course may not be taken for credit.)

2012FALLCASLG112 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM CAS 204A Werk
R 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM CAS 223 Werk
2012FALLCASLG112 B1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM CAS 204A Werk
R 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM MCS B25 Werk

Third-Semester German

CAS LG 211 (4 credits)

Further development of communicative skills acquired in the first year, emphasizing both production (speaking, writing) and comprehension (listening, reading). Grammar review. Reading and discussion of selected short stories, poetry, and plays as well as nonliterary texts. Conducted in German.

2012FALLCASLG211 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 221 Werk
R 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 218 Werk
2012FALLCASLG211 B1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM CAS 426 Alhadeff
R 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM CAS 312 Alhadeff
2012FALLCASLG211 C1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM CAS 228 Alhadeff
R 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM CAS B25B Alhadeff

Fourth-Semester German

CAS LG 212 (4 credits)

Continued development of communicative skills and strategies for functioning socially in German-language contexts. Students learn to understand literary and nonliterary texts. Conducted in German.

2012FALLCASLG212 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM STH 318 Gilman
R 12:00:00 PM 01:00:00 PM CAS 218 Gilman

Masterpieces of German Literature (in English translation)

CAS LG 250 (4 credits)

Introduction to the major works of German literature, emphasizing methods of close reading and the art of critical writing. Essays, plays, fairy tales, poetry, prose by Luther, Goethe, Grimm brothers, Heine, Nietzsche, Kafka, Thomas Mann, Rilke, Hesse, Christa Wolf. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.

2012FALLCASLG250 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
MWF 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM CAS 225 Schwartz

Composition and Conversation I

CAS LG 303 (4 credits)

Increased sophistication in speaking German through simulation and role playing as well as in writing German through regular compositions and journal entries. Grammar review; practice in pronunciation, comprehension, conversation, vocabulary, and written expression. Discussion of contemporary topics, conducted in German.

2012FALLCASLG303 A1, Sep 4th to Dec 11th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
TR 09:30:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 538 Bonmassar

Modern German History and Culture through Film

CAS LG 325 (4 credits)

Presentation of cultural differences between East and West Germany leading to reunification and beyond. Screenings of works by Fassbinder, Herzog, Schlöndorff, Sanders-Brahms, Dörrie, Wenders, and Tykwer. Texts on film art in different historical contexts. Discussions and essays in German.

2012FALLCASLG325 A1, Sep 5th to Dec 12th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
M 02:00:00 PM 05:00:00 PM CAS B06B Alhadeff
W 02:00:00 PM 04:00:00 PM CAS 235 Alhadeff

Introduction to German Literature

CAS LG 350 (4 credits)

Masterpieces of German literature representing major eras and genres from the eighteenth century to the present. Practical introduction to methods of close reading and literary interpretation; class discussion. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.

2012FALLCASLG350 A1, Sep 4th to Dec 11th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
TR 12:30:00 PM 02:00:00 PM CAS 430 Gillman

Origins of German Culture

CAS LG 450 (4 credits)

Survey of major developments in the cultural history of German-speaking countries, from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. Literature, expository texts, music, art and architecture, and their influence on contemporary cultural debates. Course conducted in German.

2012FALLCASLG450 A1, Sep 4th to Dec 11th 2012
Days Start End Type Bldg Room Instructor
TR 09:30:00 AM 11:00:00 AM CAS 430 Hoecherl-Ald