Courses, Fall Semester 2009-2010
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G100-G150 Beginning German I-II (4-4 cr.) P for G150: G100 with a minimum grade of C–. Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required. Credit given for only one of the following: G100-G150 or G105. I Sem., II Sem., SS.
G105-G106 Accelerated Elementary German I-II (5-5 cr.) R: Highly motivated students or those with proficiency in another foreign language. All elements of grammar, principles of word formation, phonetic and phonemic concepts, structure analysis, extensive reading, and active use of German. Credit given for only one of the following: G105 or G100-G150. Credit given for only one of the following: G106 or G200-G250. G105, I Sem.; G106, II Sem.
G100-G150 Beginning German I-II (4-4 cr.) P for G150: G100 with a minimum grade of C–. Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required. Credit given for only one of the following: G100-G150 or G105. I Sem., II Sem., SS.
G200 Intermediate German I (3 cr.) P: G150 or G105 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Review of selected grammatical items. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G200 or G106. I Sem., II Sem., SS.
G250 Intermediate German II (3 cr.) P: G200 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical
items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Students should not enroll in both G106 and G250. I Sem., II Sem., SS.
G300 Fifth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G250 or G106 with a minimum grade of C–. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German. I Sem., II Sem.
G305 Introduction to German Literature: Types (3 cr.) A & H P: G300 or equivalent. Study of literary types (narrative, dramatic, lyric), with examples of each selected from two or more periods. Conducted in German.
G330 Sixth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G300 with a minimum grade of C–. Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Conducted in German. Required for teacher certification. I Sem., II Sem.
E361 Vikings and Sagas (3 cr.) A & H Introduction to Viking culture (c. 800-1100) and its reflections in selected sagas. Readings, lectures, and discussions. Readings in English. No credit in German.
G362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany (3 cr.) S & H, CSB P: G300 or equivalent. An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German.
G399 Honors Tutorial (1–2 cr., 4 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental honors advisor. Tutorial may be taken for 1 credit hour in conjunction with an upper-level course in which the student is concurrently enrolled, or independently for 2 credit hours under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated twice.
G400 Advanced College German (3 cr.) P: G330 with a minimum grade of C–. Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
G416 Studies in German Authors (3 cr.) A & H P: G330 or equivalent. Life and works of a major author group of authors. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in German.
G430 College Teaching Internship (2 cr.) P: G330 and consent of director of undergraduate studies. Observation of and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate German course. Recommended for teacher certification candidates. Counts toward teacher certification but not toward 400-level concentration in German.
G448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology (3 cr.) N & M
P: G330 or equivalent. Phonetics of modern German, including practice in transcription, contrastive analysis of English and German, and attention to pronunciation. Brief historical sketch of principal phonological developments. Conducted in German.
G464 Kultur und Gesellschaft (3 cr.) S & H CSB R: G362 or G363. The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
G495 Individual Readings in Germanic Literatures (German, Scandinavian, Netherlandic) (1–3 cr.; 6 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental chairperson.
G496 Advanced German Language Abroad (1–6 cr.) P: G330 or equivalent; acceptance into an Indiana-University approved overseas study program. Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
G499 Honors Thesis (3 cr.) P: G399 and consent of departmental honors advisor.
E311 Tradition and Innovation in German Literature (3 cr.) A & H: Major themes and ideas in prominent works of German literature (lyric, fiction, drama) in translation, selected from various historical periods. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E311 or G255.
E322 German Cultural History (3 cr.) A & H, CSB A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E322 or G364.
E323 German Film Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSB An introduction to the methods of film studies by examining the aesthetic, sociological, political, and philosophical contexts of German film, as well as its role in the development of European and American cinematic tradition. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E323 or G390.
Topic: Language, Evolution, Change, and Diversity in Central Europe
K100 Beginning Norwegian I (4 cr.) Development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in a cultural context. Introduction to grammar. I Sem.
K200 Intermediate Norwegian I (3 cr.) P: K150 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Further development of oral and written command and language structures. Reading and discussion of literary and non-literary texts in a cultural context. Review of grammar and study of grammatical topics.
K495 Individual Readings in Scandinavian Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Scandinavian studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor.
N100 Intensive Dutch I (4 cr.) Development of speaking ability, with stress on pronunciation, leading to fluency on restricted topics. Introduction to grammar. Reading of annotated stories.
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N200 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation I (3 cr.) P: N150 or consent of instructor. Development of oral fluency; attention to idiom. Further grammatical study; attention to formal writing style. Readings in Dutch literature and culture.
N300 Advanced Dutch I (3 cr.) P: N250 with a minimum grade of C–. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in N100 through N250. Reading proficiency, different levels of style and expression, and written argumentation. Discussion through short literary texts and one novel. Conducted in Dutch.
E341 Dutch Culture: The Modern Netherlands (3 cr.) S & H, CSB Development of a complex modem society of 15 million people in a physically unique area one-third the size of Indiana. The interaction of geography, social structure, political system, religion, and literature. Readings in English. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in E341 and N350.
N495 Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Netherlandic studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor.
V415 Individual Readings in German Studies (1–3 cr.) May be repeated.
Y100 Beginning Yiddish I (4 cr.) No previous knowledge of Yiddish or German required for Y100. Introduction to the Yiddish language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills.
Y495 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, Culture (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Guided readings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
E352 Topics in Yiddish Culture (3 cr.) A & H, CSA Selected topics on history of Ashkenazic Jews; Old Yiddish and premodern Yiddish folklore and popular culture; history and sociology of Yiddish; modern Yiddish culture; and centers of modern Yiddish culture. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic. Students may receive a maximum of 6 credit hours for any combination of E352, Y350, and CMLT C378.
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G491 Elementary German for Graduate Students (4 cr., undergrad.; 3 cr., grad.) Introduction to structure of the language necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts of a general nature. Open, with consent of the instructor, to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language. Credit not given for G491 and G100 or G150. I Sem, SS.
G500 College German Teaching (3 cr.) Required of associate instructors
in their first year of teaching. An overview of teaching
methodologies, their underlying theories, and their practical
application in college-level German courses.
G575 Historical Study of German Literature III (3 cr.) Historical
treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments
within the time period between 1800 and 1900. Topics range
from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or
ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships
to other art forms. May be repeated once for credit with different
topic.
G623 Intellectual History & Philosophical Traditions (3 cr.) Topic: Peter Sloterdijk
G625 Colloquium (3 cr.) Emphasis on a particular topic, author,
or genre, to be announced in advance. Assigned readings,
reports, discussions. May be repeated.
G815 Individual Readings (1-3 cr.) Guided readings in Germanic literature, linguistics, and culture. May be repeated.
G820 Research Tutorial (1-3 cr.) Work under faculty supervision that results in a scholarly paper, lecture, translation, bibliography, syllabus, or comparable product. May be repeated for credit once with a different topic.
G825 Seminar in German Literature (var. 3-4 cr.; may be repeated)
G835 Seminar in Germanic Linguistics (4 cr.; may be repeated)
G850 Master's Project (1 cr.) Revision and oral defense of a substantial research paper originally written for a graduate course in Germanic Studies.
G875 Research in German Literature (cr. arr.)
G885 Research in Germanic Linguistics (cr. arr.)
K501 Beginning Norwegian I (3 cr.) Development of listening
comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a cultural
context. Introduction to grammar.
K503 Intermediate Norwegian I (3 cr.) P: K502 with the grade
of C– or higher or equivalent. Further development of oral
and written command and language structures. Reading and
discussion of literary and non-literary texts in a cultural context.
Review of grammar and study of non-grammatical topics.
N401 Intensive Dutch I (3 cr.) Development of speaking ability,
with stress on pronunciation, leading to fluency on restricted
topics. Introduction to grammar. Reading of annotated stories.
N403 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation I (3 cr.)
P: N402 or consent of instructor. Development of oral fluency;
attention to idiom. Further grammatical study; attention to
formal writing style. Readings in Dutch literature and culture.
N505 Advanced Dutch I (3 cr.) P: N404. Prepares students for
reading of a variety of texts, from literature, magazine articles,
and other culture based texts. In oral and written responses to
the readings, it is expected that students will demonstrate an
awareness of, and sensibility to Dutch language and culture,
and express their ideas in a manner consistent with advanced
language work. Conducted in Dutch.
V815 Individual Readings in German Studies (1-8 cr.; may be repeated)
Y501 Beginning Yiddish I (3 cr.) Introduction to the Yiddish
language and selected aspects of Yiddish-language culture.
Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking
proficiency, controlled reading and writing skills.
Y506 Topics in Yiddish Culture (3 cr.) Topic: Culture, Memory, and Identity: Yiddish in the Post-Holocaust World
Y815 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4 cr.) Guided readings. May be repeated.
