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2012-2013 Catalogue

Courses offered by the German and Russian Department

Courses in German

GERM 001 - Elementary: An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard German: Speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as: music, art, literature, and current events.; Credits: 4.
GERM 002 - Elementary: German: Speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as: music, art, literature, and current events. Prerequisite: GERM 001 or equivalent. An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard; Credits: 4.
GERM 051 - Intermediate: Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary-building skills, development of reading strategies and compositional abilities, study of contemporary German culture through literary texts. Prerequisite: GERM 001, GERM 002 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 052 - Intermediate: Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary-building skills, development of reading strategies and compositional abilities, study of contemporary German culture through literary texts. Prerequisite: GERM 001, GERM 002 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 095 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 096 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 103 - Composition & Conversation: An intensive language course concentrating on more advanced syntax, vocabulary building, and idiomatic expression through written compositions, translations, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: 52 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 104 - German News Media: Analysis of journalistic style and content in news coverage of contemporary events as reported in newspapers, magazines, radio, and television in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: 52 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 121 - Culture & Civilization to 1900: Historical, intellectual, and artistic developments of German culture and civilization from Roman times through the 19th century, stressing written and oral work. Prerequisite: 52 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 122 - 20th C Culture & Civilization: Social, cultural, and political developments in the German-speaking countries since 1900, stressing written and oral components. Prerequisite: GERM 052 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
GERM 155 - German Lit in Context I: Introduction to German Literature from the Enlightenment through Realism with attention to political, philosophical, musical, and artistic developments. Authors may include Goethe, Schiller, Novalis, Hoffmann, Heine, and Buchner. Prerequisite: GERM 052.; Credits: 3.
GERM 156 - German Lit in Context II: Study of 20th century German literature in historical and cultural contexts. Introduction to important topics and stylistic elements through representative texts from prevalent literary movements. Prerequisite: GERM 052.; Credits: 3.
GERM 195 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 196 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 197 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.
GERM 198 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.
GERM 201 - Methods Research&Bibliography: Introduction to tools and methods of research, including major bibliographical sources, reference works, dictionaries, editions, and journals concerned with German literature, language, and folklore. Prerequisite: Two 100-level courses.; Credits: 3.
GERM 202 - Expository Writing: Improvement of writing skills through work with authentic texts from different content areas (literature, media, science, business). Emphasis on stylistic development and sophisticated vocabulary-building. Prerequisite: Two 100-level courses.; Credits: 3.
GERM 213 - History of the German Language: Historical and linguistic development of the German language from Indo-European to the present, emphasizing sound shifts, the 16th century, and the modern age. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 214 - Middle Ages: Analysis and discussion of several "Minnesang" poets (esp. Walther and Neidhart), the Nibelungenlied, the courtly epics Erec, Parzival, and Tristan, and the satirical epic Helmbrecht. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 225 - Goethe: Study of Goethe's accomplishments in poetry, drama, and the novel during major phases of his literary career: "Sturm und Drang," Classicism, and Romanticism. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 226 - Schiller: Major attention will be paid to Schiller's development as a dramatist (from Die Rauber to Wilhelm Tell) as well as to his contributions to German Classicism. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 237 - 19th-Century Prose: Literary and stylistic analysis of prose works by Tieck, Kleist, Stifter, Gotthelf, Droste-Hulshoff, Storm, Keller, and Hauptmann with emphasis on Romanticism, Poetic Realism, and Naturalism. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 247 - German Lit from 1890 to 1945: Naturalism, Symbolism, Expressionism and subsequent trends through readings of authors such as Hauptmann, Rilke, Kaiser, Kafka, Mann, and Brecht. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 248 - Contemporary German Literature: Literary movements and their major representatives from 1945 to the present, including relevant sociopolitical, intellectual, and cultural aspects. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 251 - German Folklore: Verbal folklore genres (fairy tales, legends, folk songs, and proverbs) treated in their relation to literature, mass media, and popular culture. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 263 - German Romanticism: Study of major works by authors such as Friedrich Schlegel, Novalis, Brentano, Hoffmann, and Eichendorff in their literary, artistic, philosophical, and sociopolitical contexts. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 271 - Proverbs: Diachronic and synchronic survey of German proverbs, proverbial expressions, and wellerisms, emphasizing their use and function in literature, art, mass media, advertisements and oral communication. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 273 - German Intellectual Movements: A survey of developments in art, music, philosophy, and social thought from the Enlightenment to 1945, with particular attention to their impact on German literature. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 275 - Fin-de-Siecle: Prevalent literary and intellectual movements at the turn of the 20th century in their historical, sociopolitical, and cultural contexts. Study of Nietzsche, Freud, Rilke, Hofmannsthal, Schnitzler, and Mann. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 276 - Brecht & the Modern Drama: Brecht's revolutionary concept of "epic theatre" in theory and practice and its influence on subsequent dramatists, including Durrenmatt, Frisch, Handke, Hochhuth, Muller, and Weiss. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 279 - German Short Story after 1945: Aesthetic and thematic evolution of the short story and its relation to historical, political, and cultural developments from 1945 to the present. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 281 - Sem in Lit Genre,Period,Theme: Study of a literary genre, period, or theme through close readings of representative texts supplemented by lectures and reports on sociocultural context. May be repeated. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 282 - Sem on Particular Author: Study of author(s) through close readings of representative texts supplemented by lectures and reports on the works' sociocultural context. May be repeated. Prerequisite: 155 or 156 and one other 100-level course.; Credits: 3.
GERM 295 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 296 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
GERM 391 - Master's Thesis Research: Credits: 1-12.

Courses in Hebrew

HEBR 001 - Elementary: The spoken language of everyday use with oral, aural, and written practice in speaking, reading, and comprehension.; Credits: 4.
HEBR 002 - Elementary: The spoken language of everyday use with oral, aural, and written practice in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Prerequisite: HEBR 001 or equivalent.; Credits: 4.
HEBR 051 - Intermediate: Reading, translation, and discussion in Hebrew of texts selected to show the development of Hebrew culture from Biblical times to the present. Prerequisites: HEBR 001, HEBR 002 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
HEBR 052 - Intermediate: Reading, translation, and discussion in Hebrew of texts selected to show the development of Hebrew culture from Biblical times to the present. Prerequisites: HEBR 001, HEBR 002 or equivalent; HEBR 051.; Credits: 3.
HEBR 095 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
HEBR 096 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-6.
HEBR 195 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
HEBR 196 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
HEBR 197 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.
HEBR 198 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.

Courses in Russian

RUSS 001 - Elementary Russian: An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard Russian: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as music, art, literature, and current events. No previous knowledge of Russian needed for 1.; Credits: 4.
RUSS 002 - Elementary Russian: An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard Russian: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as music, art, literature, and current events. Prerequisite: RUSS 1 or equivalent.; Credits: 4.
RUSS 051 - Intermediate Russian: Continued practical work in all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with more analysis of the structure of Russian. Continuation of cultural components. Prerequisite: 1, 2.; Credits: 4.
RUSS 052 - Intermediate Russian: Continued practical work in all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with more analysis of the structure of Russian. Continuation of cultural components. Prerequisite: 51.; Credits: 4.
RUSS 095 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
RUSS 096 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
RUSS 101 - Phonology: Practical work on Russian intonation, element order, and phonetics, using primarily Russian materials. Classroom and language laboratory work. May be taken together with 52. Prerequisite: 52 or concurrent enrollment in 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 121 - Composition & Conversation: Continued practical work on all four language skills. Emphasis on oral and written self-expression. Presentations and compositions based on Russian-language media and literature. Prerequisite: 52; Credits: 3.
RUSS 122 - Composition & Conversation: Continued practical work on all four language skills. Emphasis on oral and written self-expression. Presentations and compositions based on Russian-language media and literature. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 141 - Reading Comprehension: Development of contextual strategies for reading authentic texts on a number of content areas, primarily expository texts from Russian newspapers, magazines, historical and scientific documents. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 142 - Listening Comprehension: Intensive directed aural work with authentic Russian-language media (especially television, radio, and films), supplemented by work on vocabulary development and listening strategies. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 161 - Russian Lexicology: Study of Russian word roots and derivational morphology to increase vocabulary recognition and retention, building on correspondences with English/Latinic equivalent roots where possible. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 195 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
RUSS 196 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
RUSS 197 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.
RUSS 198 - Readings & Research: Credits: 1-6.
RUSS 201 - Survey of Russian Literature: Readings and discussions about Russian literature to the rise of modernism. Particular attention to the social and historical context of the 19th century novel. Prerequisites: 52, WLIT 118 recommended.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 202 - Survey 20th Century Russ Lit: Readings and discussions about Russian literature from the rise of modernism to present. Particular attention to function of literature in Soviet society. Prerequisites: 52, WLIT 118 recommended.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 221 - Cult & Civ to 1905 Revolution: Social, cultural, and political institutions from the time of Peter the Great to the 1905 revolution. Particular attention to Russian music, art, and literature. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 222 - Cult & Civ in the 20th Century: Social, cultural, and political institutions from the 1905 revolution to the present. Particular attention to tensions between official and unofficial culture during the Soviet period. Prerequisite: 52.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 251 - Russian News Media: Analysis of journalistic style and content in news coverage of contemporary events as reported in Russian newspapers and radio and television broadcasts. Prerequisites: 52, 141 or 142 recommended.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 271 - Slavic Linguistics: History of Slavic linguistics with particular focus on East, West and South Slavic Languages. Prerequisite: One 100-level Russian course or instructor's permission.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 281 - Sem on Sel Lit Genre or Period: Study of a literary genre or period through close readings of representative texts supplemented by lectures and reports on sociocultural context. May be repeated. Prerequisite: One 100-level Russian course.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 282 - Seminar on Selected Author(s): Study of author(s) through close readings of representative texts supplemented by lectures and reports on the works' sociocultural context. May be repeated. Prerequisite: One 100-level Russian course.; Credits: 3.
RUSS 295 - Advanced Readings & Research: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
RUSS 296 - Advanced Readings & Research: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.

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