Fall 2018 Class Schedule: Department of German

Fall 2018 Class Schedule

Course	Title	Instructor	Day/Time
101-20	Beginning German	Meuser	MTWF 9-9:50
101-20 Beginning German The Beginning German sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. The first quarter (101-1) offers a systematic review of basic German words, phrases with a cultural focus on Germany, an introduction of simple grammar items, and short interview practice at the end of the quarter. The second quarter (101-2) includes a variety of writing assignments, cultural presentations, reading poems by Goethe, the visit of a Mystery Guest, as well as intensive work with the strong and irregular verbs. In the third quarter (101-3), students will read and discuss short stories and plays by Grimm, Brecht and Kafka! The highlight will be an in-class skit performance which culminates in the almost famous Evening O' Skits featuring the best student selected skits from first and second-year German. Prerequisite in German for 101-1: None or one year of high-school German. Prerequisite in German for 101-2: 101-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 101-3: 101-2 or placement exam results.
101-22	Beginning German	Dunn	MTWF 11-11:50
101-22 Beginning German The Beginning German sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. The first quarter (101-1) offers a systematic review of basic German words, phrases with a cultural focus on Germany, an introduction of simple grammar items, and short interview practice at the end of the quarter. The second quarter (101-2) includes a variety of writing assignments, cultural presentations, reading poems by Goethe, the visit of a Mystery Guest, as well as intensive work with the strong and irregular verbs. In the third quarter (101-3), students will read and discuss short stories and plays by Grimm, Brecht and Kafka! The highlight will be an in-class skit performance which culminates in the almost famous Evening O' Skits featuring the best student selected skits from first and second-year German. Prerequisite in German for 101-1: None or one year of high-school German. Prerequisite in German for 101-2: 101-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 101-3: 101-2 or placement exam results.
101-24	Beginning German	Laport	MTWF 1-1:50
101-24 Beginning German The Beginning German sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. The first quarter (101-1) offers a systematic review of basic German words, phrases with a cultural focus on Germany, an introduction of simple grammar items, and short interview practice at the end of the quarter. The second quarter (101-2) includes a variety of writing assignments, cultural presentations, reading poems by Goethe, the visit of a Mystery Guest, as well as intensive work with the strong and irregular verbs. In the third quarter (101-3), students will read and discuss short stories and plays by Grimm, Brecht and Kafka! The highlight will be an in-class skit performance which culminates in the almost famous Evening O' Skits featuring the best student selected skits from first and second-year German. Prerequisite in German for 101-1: None or one year of high-school German. Prerequisite in German for 101-2: 101-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 101-3: 101-2 or placement exam results.
101-25	Beginning German	Paluch	MTWF 2-2:50
101-25 Beginning German The Beginning German sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. The first quarter (101-1) offers a systematic review of basic German words, phrases with a cultural focus on Germany, an introduction of simple grammar items, and short interview practice at the end of the quarter. The second quarter (101-2) includes a variety of writing assignments, cultural presentations, reading poems by Goethe, the visit of a Mystery Guest, as well as intensive work with the strong and irregular verbs. In the third quarter (101-3), students will read and discuss short stories and plays by Grimm, Brecht and Kafka! The highlight will be an in-class skit performance which culminates in the almost famous Evening O' Skits featuring the best student selected skits from first and second-year German. Prerequisite in German for 101-1: None or one year of high-school German. Prerequisite in German for 101-2: 101-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 101-3: 101-2 or placement exam results.
101-26	Beginning German	Paluch	MTThF 4-4:50
101-26 Beginning German The Beginning German sequence offers students a systematic introduction to German language and culture emphasizing the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. The first quarter (101-1) offers a systematic review of basic German words, phrases with a cultural focus on Germany, an introduction of simple grammar items, and short interview practice at the end of the quarter. The second quarter (101-2) includes a variety of writing assignments, cultural presentations, reading poems by Goethe, the visit of a Mystery Guest, as well as intensive work with the strong and irregular verbs. In the third quarter (101-3), students will read and discuss short stories and plays by Grimm, Brecht and Kafka! The highlight will be an in-class skit performance which culminates in the almost famous Evening O' Skits featuring the best student selected skits from first and second-year German. Prerequisite in German for 101-1: None or one year of high-school German. Prerequisite in German for 101-2: 101-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 101-3: 101-2 or placement exam results.
102-20	Intermediate German	Zeller	MTWF 9-9:50
102-20 Intermediate German The Intermediate German sequence offers students a systematic review of German language and culture to increase linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. The pedagogy used fosters learning in the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Each quarter has a specific focus: In the Fall Quarter (102-1) students concentrate on speaking and communication and on the history of the GDR and the 20th anniversary of Germanyʼs reunification, in the Winter Quarter (102-2) on writing and on contemporary German culture, and in the Spring Quarter (102-3) on reading, theatre, and performance and on 20th -century literature by German-speaking authors. Prerequisite in German for 102-1: 101-3 or placement exam results Prerequisite in German for 102-2: 102-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 102-3: 102-2 or placement exam results.
102-21	Intermediate German	Kerlova	MTWF 10-10:50
102-21 Intermediate German The Intermediate German sequence offers students a systematic review of German language and culture to increase linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. The pedagogy used fosters learning in the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Each quarter has a specific focus: In the Fall Quarter (102-1) students concentrate on speaking and communication and on the history of the GDR and the 20th anniversary of Germanyʼs reunification, in the Winter Quarter (102-2) on writing and on contemporary German culture, and in the Spring Quarter (102-3) on reading, theatre, and performance and on 20th -century literature by German-speaking authors. Prerequisite in German for 102-1: 101-3 or placement exam results Prerequisite in German for 102-2: 102-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 102-3: 102-2 or placement exam results.
102-23	Intermediate German	Rosenbrück	MTWF 12-12:50
102-23 Intermediate German The Intermediate German sequence offers students a systematic review of German language and culture to increase linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. The pedagogy used fosters learning in the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Each quarter has a specific focus: In the Fall Quarter (102-1) students concentrate on speaking and communication and on the history of the GDR and the 20th anniversary of Germanyʼs reunification, in the Winter Quarter (102-2) on writing and on contemporary German culture, and in the Spring Quarter (102-3) on reading, theatre, and performance and on 20th -century literature by German-speaking authors. Prerequisite in German for 102-1: 101-3 or placement exam results Prerequisite in German for 102-2: 102-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 102-3: 102-2 or placement exam results.
102-24	Intermediate German	Ryder	MTWF 1-1:50
102-24 Intermediate German The Intermediate German sequence offers students a systematic review of German language and culture to increase linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. The pedagogy used fosters learning in the four modalities: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Each quarter has a specific focus: In the Fall Quarter (102-1) students concentrate on speaking and communication and on the history of the GDR and the 20th anniversary of Germanyʼs reunification, in the Winter Quarter (102-2) on writing and on contemporary German culture, and in the Spring Quarter (102-3) on reading, theatre, and performance and on 20th -century literature by German-speaking authors. Prerequisite in German for 102-1: 101-3 or placement exam results Prerequisite in German for 102-2: 102-1 or placement exam results. Prerequisite in German for 102-3: 102-2 or placement exam results.
104-6	First-Year Seminar; Vienna at the Turn of the Century	Paluch	MWF 9-9:50
104-6 First-Year Seminar; Vienna at the Turn of the Century Vienna at the turn of the century was a center of political transformation and cultural innovation. Both a monument to historical continuity as the seat of the Habsburg Empire, and a vortex of revolutionary cultural production, the city provided an environment that fostered the work of pioneering thinkers, researchers and artists whose works dramatically influenced the 20th century. Political and social developments throughout the 19th century resulted in a dramatic decline in the importance of the aristocracy, giving rise to the establishment of an informed, engaged and empowered middle-class citizenry. Sigmund Freud’s original work in psychology radically changed how people understood themselves and their position in family and society. Karl Lueger was elected mayor of Vienna on an openly anti-Semitic political platform, and Theodor Herzl campaigned for the establishment of a new Jewish state. In the arts, the intellectual and cultural milieu of the period allowed for daring experimentation in literature, painting, architectural design and music. While acquiring an acquaintance with the artistic, literary, historical and political aspects of fin-de-siècle Vienna, students will work on their academic writing and make use of research tools available in the library and on-line.
201-0	Focus Reading	Meuser	MWF 1-1:50
201-0 Focus Reading This course is for students in intermediate German who would like to improve basic reading skills by exploring vital German cultural texts in depth. There are two versions of the course. In Brothers Grimm students will be exposed to versions of the Kinder- und Hausmärchen collected by the brothers Grimm and adaptations by later authors. These texts will be used to investigate the culture and values of the period and will also examine the historical framework, which led to the collection of these tales and a development of the genre. In Tension in the Modern Age: 20th Century Women of the Arts examines the explosion of art and industry at the turn of the century that for the first time included substantial opportunities for women. Through short historical texts, biographies, letters and journals, students will learn about social issues, art movements and the German politics of the period that included Bismarck, colonies and war. Prerequisite in German: German 102-2. (This course will not count for the language requirement but may be taken concurrently with 102-3.)
205-0	Focus Writing	Zeller	MWF 12-12:50
205-0 Focus Writing This course is designed especially for students who wish to improve their writing skills in order to become independent, confident and proficient writers of German. The thematic basis for the course is the city of Berlin and the personalities, places, historical events, cultural trends, and visions that have shaped it during the 20^th and are shaping it during the 21^st Century. Course materials will include current texts from newspapers and magazines, fictional works by German-speaking authors, as well as feature films, episodes of a German telenovela, music, and videos. Students will learn to analyze and to produce portraits of people and places, narratives, and film reviews. Grammar topics relevant for each unit will be reviewed thoroughly and integrated in context. Prerequisite in German: German 102-3.
245	Special Topics in German Literature and Culture	Kreienbrock	TTh 9:30-10:50
245 Special Topics in German Literature and Culture This course is a cultural studies course highlighting a major author, a prominent theme in German literature or culture, a movement, or a literary genre. Topics in this rubric may include: German Architecture in Chicago, a course exploring the unique history of Chicago in the context of German-American architectural connections- particular emphasis is placed on the Bauhaus School and movement that influenced architectural development in Chicago and its residences Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin; Stories through Songs, explores stories through music and the stories behind the music, studying intersections between narratives and musical expression while exploring the mysterious language of music in the context of German culture. Highlights will be a discussion of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Schiller's poetry, selected renditions of Goethe’s poetry by Schubert and other composers. Please consult Caesar for current topic. Prerequisite in German: One 200-level course in German or permission of the DUS. This course counts for Distribution Area VI. The course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
266	Introduction to Yiddish Culture: Images of the Shtetl	Moseley	MW 3:30-4:50
266 Introduction to Yiddish Culture: Images of the Shtetl In collective memory the shtetl (small Jewish town) has become enshrined as the symbolic space of close-knit, Jewish community in Eastern Europe; it is against the backdrop of this idealized shtetl that the international blockbuster Fiddler on the Roof is enacted. This seminar explores the spectrum of representations of the shtetl in Yiddish literature from the nineteenth century to the post-Holocaust period. The discussion will also focus on artistic and photographic depictions of the shtetl: Chagall and Roman Vishniac in particular. The course will include a screening of Fiddler on the Roof followed by a discussion of this film based upon a comparison with the text upon which it is based, “Tevye the Milkman.” Prerequisites: None. This course counts for Distribution Area VI.
303	Speaking as Discovery	Lys	TTh 11-12:20
303 Speaking as Discovery This course is designed to help students improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills to become creative, independent, and sophisticated users of spoken German. The content focuses on exploring standpoints, developing arguments, and expressing points of view using a variety of media such as authentic material from the German press, German television, news broadcasts, documentaries and film excerpts for interpretive activities and discussions. The class discussion is tailored to students’ interests and needs. Prerequisite in German: Two 200-level courses in German or permission of the DUS.
309-1	Advanced Business German: the German Economy	Ryder	MWF 11-11:50
309-1 Advanced Business German: the German Economy This advanced business-German course will give students an overview of the German economy (Volkswirtschaft), its underlying structures, its current trends, and some of the problems the German economy faces. Students will become well versed in German economic topics, will learn about the differences between the German and American economic system, will gain familiarity with relevant German media that report on the German economy. Although this course is content-driven, student will also develop their language proficiency in the field of German business and commerce through study of business-specific vocabulary and through specific reading and writing tasks. This course is a companion course to German 309-2; both courses together will prepare students to work in international work environments. Prerequisite in German: Three 200-level courses in German or permission of the DUS.
322	German Contributions to World Literature	Rosenberg	TTh 9:30-10:50
322 German Contributions to World Literature Courses taught under this heading are oriented to the origin and consequences of major works of modern German literature. Topics may include: Nietzsche’s Will to Power as Eternal Return, a course that will illuminate the three different directions of Nietzsche’s thought – language, eternal return, will to power, by focusing on their mutual interdependence, and above all, on the way his practice of writing provides the indispensable context for understanding the concepts it articulates. The literary dimension of Nietzsche’s writing – evident in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, but prevalent throughout – consists in the priority of the “how” of his writing over the “what” of its “content.” Readings and discussions in class will center around a brief résumé of Nietzsche’s conception of language and rhetoric; a discussion of his conception of “eternal return”; and an interpretation of his efforts to think what he calls “the will to power”. Please consult Caesar for current topic. German 322 may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: None. This course counts for Distribution Area VI.
337	Science and Culture in Germany	Kreienbrock	TTh 12:30-1:50
337 Science and Culture in Germany Germany is often regarded as being at the forefront of European developments concerning issues such as climate change and recycling, transport and renewable energy sources. This class will trace the scientific, political, philosophical, and aesthetic history of Germany as a ‘green nation’ from the 18th century until today. What are the roots of the ideology of environmentalism as it is represented in concepts like environment, ecology, or sustainability, which were all invented or popularized by German scientists (von Uexküll, Haeckel, von Carlowitz)? The course will also examine recent developments in German environmental policies like the so-called “Energiewende” and the “Diesel-Skandal”. Prerequisite in German: Three 200-level courses in German (at least one in literature) or permission of the DUS. This course counts for Distribution Area IV and Area VI.
344-2	German History: Germany Since 1945	Stokes	TTh 9:30-10:50
344-2 German History: Germany Since 1945 Survey of German political, economic, social, intellectual, and diplomatic history covering Germany beginning in 1945 to reunification at the end of the Cold War. Taught with History 344-2; may not receive credit for both courses.
403	German Literature, Critical Thought, and New Media, 1900-45 (1)	Fenves	M 2-4:50
403 German Literature, Critical Thought, and New Media, 1900-45 (1) Built around selected key texts on the aesthetic theories of modernism (e.g., by Nietzsche, Adorno, Bürger, and Kittler), this course explores the relationship of literature and the visual arts and scrutinizes the status of literature within aesthetic production in modernity. Particular attention to works by Rilke, Kafka, Brecht, Lasker-Schüler, Benn, Musil, and Mann.
404	German Literature, Critical Thought, and New Media since 1945 (1)	Behrs	T 2-4:50
404 German Literature, Critical Thought, and New Media since 1945 (1) Overview of the most influential texts that reflect the mounting concern with media in German literary and critical theory since the Second World War. Emphasis on the effects of the rise of media studies and theory on the understanding and interpretation of literature.
405	Basic Issues in Foreign Language Teaching: Theory and Practical Applications (1)	Lys	TTh 2-3:30
405 Basic Issues in Foreign Language Teaching: Theory and Practical Applications (1) This course focuses on basic principles of second language acquisition and language teaching methodology. It introduces students to the major trends and theories in language teaching. The critical reflection of pedagogical practices is emphasized.