German
Professor DAVIS; Associate Professor STECKENBILLER (Chair) ; Assistant LISIECKI.
Major Requirements
German Studies Major
A student majoring in German studies must complete nine units beyond the level of German 202, including GR305 (Composition, Conversation, and Context), GR416 (Senior Project), and seven additional elective courses. Students will work closely with their major advisor to develop a course of study that addresses their interests. Elective courses must be approved by the major advisor. Three of the elective courses may be German courses offered in translation at the 200 level, or courses in other disciplines that have a thematic focus on German Studies. GR 120 and 121 (offered only through the study abroad program in Lüneburg) may substitute for two of these electives. The remaining four electives must be fulfilled by German courses above the level of GR305 in which all work is completed in the German language.
German majors are encouraged to apply for one of the two annual stipends for a year of study at the Universities of Regensburg or Göttingen. The college’s own fall semester at the University of Lüneburg, Germany, allows students to study German language at all levels. A student may also minor in German (details below).
Video: The German Studies Major
Minor Requirements
New Requirements for the German Studies Minor
A total of six blocks as follows:
- The German Studies minor begins from the point of student’s German language course placement. No course below a student’s language course placement can be counted towards the German Studies minor. Students who arrive with an advanced knowledge of German may substitute some required courses for other related courses (for example in History or Philosophy) after consultation with German Studies faculty.
- Students must complete GR305.
- No more than 1 unit of GR120, GR121, GR220, or the equivalent, may count toward the German Studies minor.
- Students may substitute one unit of GR220 for a course taught in another discipline that has a clear connection to German Studies and is approved by the German Studies faculty.
- Students may transfer no more than three units of transfer credit.
Courses
German
(Summer only 2023-24).
An introductory German language course with emphasis on four basic skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
An introductory German language course with emphasis on four basic skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
Reading material and exercises maintain previously acquired skills until the student is able to continue with 201.
Reading material and exercises maintain previously acquired skills until the student is able to continue with 201.
Explores major elements of the cultures of German-speaking countries from the Middle Ages through the 18th Century. Through the study of texts from literature, philosophy, art and music, examines key moments in German cultural history from the Age of Charlemagne and the “Holy Roman Empire,” to the Enlightenment. Taught in English. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement.
Through the examination of various forms of media such as writing, film and music, explores major elements of the cultures of German-speaking countries from Romanticism to the present. Taught in English. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement.
A German language half-block course with emphasis on four basic skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Intended as a review and cannot substitute for GR101, GR102, GR201, or GR202. (Not offered 2023-24).
A German language half-block course with emphasis on four basic skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Intended as a review and cannot substitute for GR101, GR102, GR201, or GR202. (Not offered 2023-24).
Building language proficiency through a systematic review of German grammar and readings of selected texts. (Completion of this level is required for participation in the German semester in Luneburg.) Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
A continuation of German grammar review begun in German 201, with special emphasis on vocabulary building through readings, discussions and special projects. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
Maintenance of language proficiency for students at the advanced intermediate level or higher.
Maintenance of language proficiency for students at the advanced intermediate level or higher.
Participation in performance and production aspects of a German play. Presented in the German language. Rehearsal time: 6-8 weeks. (Not offered 2023-24).
Exploration of a selected topic in German Studies (including literature, film, history, philosophy, et al.). Taught in English, and all work may be completed in English.
Advanced study of German language and culture focusing on all four skills with an emphasis on writing and conversation. Course content will include authentic material to raise cultural awareness and increase students’ knowledge of contemporary German culture. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
Continued work toward proficiency in written and spoken German with attention to stylistic nuance and fluency of expression. (Offered in Luneburg only.) (Not offered 2023-24).
For students wishing to read literature not covered by courses they have taken or to bridge scheduling difficulties. (This course may also be taken in extended format, i.e. over 4 blocks for 0.5 unit or over 8 blocks for 1 unit.)
For students wishing to read literature not covered by courses they have taken or to bridge scheduling difficulties. This course may also be taken in extended format, i.e. over 4 blocks for 0.5 unit or over 8 blocks for 1 unit.)
Advanced study of German language and culture focusing on all four skills with an emphasis on writing and conversation. Course content will include authentic material to raise cultural awareness and increase students’ knowledge of contemporary German culture. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.
The Senior Project will reflect the student’s course of study and academic, personal, and professional interests, and must be approved by the major advisor.