Undergraduate Catalog 2002 - 2003

German (GERM)

Consult the Modern and Classical Languages Department listing in this Catalog for requirements for Majors in German.
 

111 through 114. Special Intensive Course First and second semesters. Eight credits per semester. Two hours a day, four days a week, plus a 2-hour laboratory practice. Open only with consent of instructor. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 131 through 134.  Intensive coverage of two years in two semesters. German 111-112 (fall) covers same materials as 131-132, Elementary German; German 113-114 (spring) covers same material as German 133-134, Intermediate German.

131-132. Elementary German I and II Both semesters. Four credits each semester. Four class periods, and one 1-hour laboratory practice. Not open for credit to students who have had three or more years of German in high school, except with Departmental consent. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 111-112. Fundamentals of German. Presentation of dialogues, conversation, vocabulary building, grammar and culture. Emphasis on speaking, oral comprehension, reading of simple texts and writing, to satisfy basic survival needs within a cultural setting.

133-134. Intermediate German I and II Both semesters. Four credits each semester. Four class periods and one 1-hour laboratory practice. Prerequisite: GERM 132 or two years of high school German. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 113-114.  Review and extension of grammar, vocabulary expansion, graded composition, intensive and  extensive reading, and intensive oral practice to further develop communicative abilities within a cultural setting.

145-146. German Readings in the Sciences and Humanities Both semesters. Three credits each semester. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 131-132 or equivalent. May not be used to meet the undergraduate language requirement.  Basic grammar and intensive practice in reading expository prose in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Intended for students desiring to learn German as a tool for research. Will satisfy ACS and Ph.D. reading requirements.

153. Active Language Skills I First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite or prerequisite: GERM 133. Practice in audio-lingual skills. Emphasis on everyday vocabulary. Recommended for students intending to travel or study abroad.

154. Active Language Skills II Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite or prerequisite: GERM 134.  Additional practice in developing communicative abilities in a German-speaking country. Recommended for students intending to travel or study abroad.

171. The German Film Either semester. Three credits. Readings and lectures in English. May not be used to meet the undergraduate foreign language requirement.  Weekly showings of German films from the twenties to the present. Introduction to film history, analysis and interpretation of films, outside readings, term papers.

190. German Folk Songs Either semester. One credit. One 2-hour class period. May not be used to meet the undergraduate language requirement. May be repeated once for credit.  German folk songs and Christmas carols from the 15th to the 20th Century. Emphasis on correct pronunciation. Occasional performances on and off campus.

193. Foreign Study Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Department Head required, normally to be granted prior to the student's departure.  Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

200. Intensive Language Practice Second semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: GERM 133 or equivalent and consent of instructor.  Two or three weeks of concentrated study in Europe. Exclusive use of the language, with three to four daily contact hours. Practice in all active and passive language skills, combined with periodic review sessions during the rest of the semester.

201-202. Composition Both semesters. Three credits each semester. Prerequisite: GERM 134 or three years of German in high school. May only be used for transfer credit or for study abroad. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 233-234.  Intensive grammar review and extensive practice in writing.

204-205. Conversation Both semesters. Three credits each semester. Prerequisite: GERM 134 or three years of German in high school. May only be used for transfer credit or for study abroad. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 233-234.  Intensive oral practice based primarily on cultural readings.

220. German Recitation in Applied Mechanics First semester. One credit. One class period. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 133  or equivalent.  Technical German in engineering through the basic concepts and problem solving techniques used in applied mechanics.

221. Introduction to the Sciences in German Second semester. One credit. One class period. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 134, CHEM 128Q, and PHYS 152Q or equivalent.  A series of lectures and discussion periods about basic concepts in the physical sciences presented in German. Topics will be primarily from the various engineering disciplines, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

222. Fields of Technology First semester. One credit. One class period. Prerequisite: GERM 220 and GERM 221.  A series of lectures and discussion periods on special topics in science and engineering. Open only with consent of instructor.

231-232. German for Professional Use I and II Both semesters. Three credits each semester. Prerequisite: GERM 134 or equivalent. Recommended preparation: GERM 233-234.  Development of oral and written skills using a content-based methodology and drawing on authentic documents in a variety of formats that convey the language and culture of professional environments in the German-speaking countries. Preparation for the Goethe Institutes's test of German for Professional Purposes (Deutsch f\r den Beruf).

233-234. Building Language Skills Through Culture I and II Both semesters. Three credits each semester. Prerequisite: GERM 134 or equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 201-202 or GERM 204-205.  Development of oral and written skills using a content-based methodology and drawing on texts that deal with issues in contemporary culture of German-speaking countries. Emphasis on acquisition of a sophisticated understanding of cultural differences while building vocabulary, improving accuracy, and increasing facility in self-expression and communication.

240W. German Literature in Translation Either semester. Three credits. Corequisite: GERM 233 or equivalent or consent of instructor.  Reading and analysis of significant works of German literature from one or more periods.

245. German Grammar and Etymology Either semester. Three credits. Corequisite: GERM 233 or the equivalent or consent of instructor.  German grammar and etymology for advanced students. A conceptual foundation for communicative language skills and comparison with English.

246. The Finishing Touch: A Capstone in German Studies  Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: GERM 234 plus a minimum of 6 additional 200-level credits in German.  A course in which advanced students assess and polish their German language skills, consolidate their learning in German Studies, and demonstrate that learning in a final project.

251. German Culture and Civilization Either semester. Three credits. Conducted in English. Not open for credit to students who have passed GERM 250.  An interdisciplinary course on the German-speaking countries, analyzing cultural life and past and present development. Period or thematic emphasis may vary. Discussion of selected non-fictional and fictional readings, films, slides and recordings.

252. Studies in Early German Literature Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233 or consent of instructor.  Study of a cohesive group of texts that mark the periods of the Middle Ages, Humanism, Reformation, and Baroque. Emphasis may vary. Attention will be given to the relevant socio-historical context and, when possible, to the visual and performing arts.

253. Studies in German Literature Around 1800 Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233 or consent of instructor.  Study of a cohesive group of texts that mark the periods of Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, Classicism and Early Romanticism. Emphasis may vary. Attention will be given to the relevant socio-historical context and to the visual and performing arts.

254. Studies in 19th Century German Literature Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233 or consent of instructor.  Study of a cohesive group of texts that mark the periods of Late Romanticism, Vormärz, Realism and Naturalism. Emphasis may vary. Attention will be given to the relevant socio-historical context and to the visual and performing arts.

255. Studies in 20th Century German Literature Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233 or consent of instructor.  Study of a cohesive group of texts that mark the period. Attention will be given to the relevant socio-historical context and to the visual and performing arts.

260. Women's Studies in German Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 234 or consent of instructor.  Women in the literature of the German-speaking countries. Women's writings. The development of German feminism. Contemporary gender issues in the German-speaking countries

271. Principles of Translation I First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: GERM 234 or equivalent. Open only to juniors and seniors, with consent of instructor. Wright Theory and practice of translating and interpreting written and oral materials from German into English.

280W. Introduction to Germanic Linguistics First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: GERM 132 or LING 202 or consent of instructor.  A study of the relationship among modern and historical Germanic languages. Lectures, readings, and class discussions in English.

281. German Film and Culture Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233.  Critical analysis of artistic issues in writing screenplays and making movies. Dynamic interplay between German film, the other arts, and their socioeconomic context. Taught in German.

282. Connecticut and the Global Market: The German-Speaking Countries First semester. Three credits. Taught in English.  Cultural aspects of international business. Lectures by speakers from the German-speaking countries and representatives of institutions and companies related to those countries. Discussion and analysis of the lectures.

285. Topics in German Culture Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: GERM 233 or consent of instructor. With a change in topic, this course may be repeated for credit.  An analysis of the cultural trends of a selected  period or theme in a German-speaking country, taking into account the historical, political, and socioeconomic background, aspects of daily life, philosophical trends, major literary works and other artistic achievements in art, music, and architecture. Specialists from other departments will be invited as guest lecturers.

290. German Language Practicum Either semester or summer. Credits (not to exceed six) and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Three years of college-level German or the equivalent. Open only to juniors and seniors with consent of instructor.  Placement of students as trainees in business, industry and social or government agencies where foreign language skills can be put to use.

293. Foreign Study Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Department Head required, normally to be granted prior to the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of advisor.  Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

295. German Play Production Second semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: GERM 111 or 131 and consent of instructor. May not be used to meet the undergraduate foreign language requirement. With a change in topic, this course may be repeated for credit.  Extensive and intensive study, discussion and interpretation of a German drama, followed by casting, rehearsals and eventual performance. Students are given both on-stage and off-stage assignments and responsibilities. Term paper.

296. German Seminar Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only to juniors and seniors with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.  Intensive investigation of selected problems in German literature and/or German studies.

297. Variable Topics Either semester. Three credits. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

298. Special Topics Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

299. Independent Study Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.

German Study Abroad An academic year or spring semester at the University of Salzburg, Austria, operated jointly with other New England state universities, allows students to earn up to 34 credits in all disciplines. The University of Connecticut sponsors a variety of programs at any of nine universities in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Students also have the possibility of language study at a Goethe Institute, and a combination of study and work through programs in Mannheim and Regensburg.