Conducted in English. An introduction and survey of medieval German literature, including the story of Siegfried and Kriemhild (Nibelungenlied), the visionary Hildegard of Bingen and the mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg, and the stories of the Grail (Wolfram?s Parzival) and Tristan and Islode (Gottfried). While the primary focus of the course will be on literature itself, we will try to see it in its cultural, historical, and social context. Language of instruction and all texts in English.

Students develop advanced language skills with focus on scientific and technical German language and culture.

Expansion of vocabulary and extensive practice in speaking and writing, grammar review as needed. Prerequisite 310 or equivalent.

This class will give you the chance to explore the German culture of the 20th and 21st centuries by reading selected prose, poems, song lyrics and newspaper articles. Our main focus will be on the current German pop/hip hop/techno culture in literature in contrast to more traditional texts of the past. Prerequisite: German 240 or 310.

An introduction to German cinema, treating Weimar Expressionism, Nazi film and anti-Nazi exile cinema, film in post-WWII East and West Germany, and German film since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Conducted in English. (Gen.Ed. AT)

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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Designed as part of the living-learning community in Thatcher Language House. Improves knowledge of the German language with emphasis on oral skills. Builds vocabulary, develops ability to understand and communicate more freely by focusing on social and cultural issues.

Development of STEM-German vocabulary and language tools in combination with German 240.

Literary and expository texts as well as audio-visual materials prepare students to read and discuss German fiction and non-fiction with understanding and enjoyment. Review of the chief aspects of German grammar. Stresses improvement of reading facility and vocabulary with continued practice in speaking and writing. GERMAN 240 fulfills the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Humanities and Fine Arts Language requirement. Prerequisite GERMAN 230