Independent reading course.

Fall and spring semesters. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: null

(Offered as GERM 360, ARCH 360, EUST 360 and THDA 361) What is performance? What constitutes an event? How can we address a phenomenon that has disappeared the moment we apprehend it? How does memory operate in our critical perception of an event? How does a body make meaning? These are a few of the questions we will explore in this course, as we discuss critical, theoretical, and compositional approaches in a broad range of multidisciplinary performance phenomena emerging from European—primarily German—culture in the twentieth century.

We begin where centuries of Amherst students have: with the Roman writer Tacitus and his now-infamous text, Germania. But who are these "Germans" and what makes them tick? Our course follows this question across seventeen centuries of history, literature, art, politics, and culture in German-speaking Europe.

This class centers on communicating in German: reading, listening, speaking, writing. Over the course of the semester, we will work towards Franz Kafka's classic, Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis). Our questions concern not only Kafka's characters and time, but are central in German culture today. Under the heading 'fremde Welten' (foreign/strange worlds), we will explore a variety of genres, images, and media from historical and contemporary sources.

Systematic review of grammar, aural and speaking practice, discussion of films and podcasts, and reading of selected texts in contemporary German. Stress will be on the acquisition and polishing of verbal, reading, writing, and comprehension skills in German. Two 75-minute meetings per week, plus one 50-minute meeting per week for additional practice with German language assistants.

Requisite: GERM 102 or two years of secondary-school German or equivalent.

Fall semester: Senior Lecturer Anna Schrade. Spring semester: Visiting Professor Karen Remmler.

A continuation of GERM 101, with increased emphasis on reading of selected texts. Three class meetings per week plus one additional conversation hour in small sections.

Requisite: GERM 101 or equivalent.

Fall semester: Senior Lecturer Anna Schrade. Spring semester: Visiting Assistant Professor Katy McNally.

How to handle overenrollment: German majors. Then first years, then second years, then third years.

Our multimedia course acquaints students with present day life and culture in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Authentic documents and interviews with native speakers from all walks of life serve as a first-hand introduction to the German-speaking countries. An interactive learning software, as well as related Internet audio-visual materials emphasize the mastery of speaking, writing, and reading skills that are the foundation for further study. Three hours a week for explanation and demonstration, one hour a week in small TA sections.

Independent research on a geologic problem within any area of staff competence. A thesis of high quality will be required. A double course.

Open to seniors who meet the requirements of the Departmental Honors program. Fall semester. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: permission from Professor(s)

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Independent research

Independent research on a geologic problem within any area of staff competence. A thesis of high quality will be required.

Open to seniors who meet the requirements of the Departmental Honors program. Fall semester. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: permission from Professor(s)

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Independent reading or research.

Independent reading or research. A written report will be required. A full course.

Approval of the Departmental Chair is required. Fall and spring semesters. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: null

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Independent reading or research.