XII. Course Descriptions
German Studies
School of Languages and Literatures.
NOTE: The School reserves the right to determine the appropriate level to be taken by students enroling in language courses.
GERM*1100 Introductory German I F,W (3-1) [0.50]
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A beginning course in German. Students will attain a basic knowledge of the language and practice all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). They will also learn about aspects of German culture. This course may not normally be taken by anyone who has grade 12 or OAC German. |
GERM*1110 Introductory German II F,W (3-1) [0.50]
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An intensification of the four language skills introduced in GERM*1100. Students will attain a grasp of essential grammatical concepts and the ability to converse comfortably in everyday situations. This course may not normally be taken by anyone who has OAC German. |
Prerequisite(s): |
GERM*1100 or equivalent |
GERM*3020 Myth and Fairy Tales in Germany F (3-1) [0.50]
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The course explores the role of mythology, fairy tales and legends in late 18th- and 19th- century German literature and culture in the context of socio-political developments. Topics may include the formation of a national identify, the allegorical fairy tale and its role in Romanticism, women and the fairy tale, the fairy tale and the socialization of children (incl. Disney), romantic mythology in music, art and literature. Authors may include Goethe, Brothers Grimm, ETA Hoffman, Wagner. Lectures and texts are English. Students registered in GERM*3020 will meet a fourth hour per week to discuss texts in German. This course is offered in conjunction with HUMN*3020. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
Prerequisite(s): |
GERM*2560, GERM*2590
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Equate(s): |
HUMN*3020
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Restriction(s): |
GERM*3440, HUMN*3440
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GERM*3500 Advanced German F (3-0) [0.50]
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A study of advanced German grammar as well as aspects of structure and style of the German language. Oral presentations and discussions with a special emphasis on essay writing. Translation into idiomatic German and English. |
Prerequisite(s): |
GERM*2500
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