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Courses Summer 2019
GERMN 101: Elementary German I (3 hours, 3 credits) |
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Days | Time | Code | Instructor | Room |
01 | M, Tu,W, Th | 9:50am-11:24am | 2796 | Wicker | 509B West |
GERMN 241: German Fairy Tales "W" (3 hours, 3 credits) |
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Days | Time | Code | Instructor | Room |
01 | M, W | 8:00am-11:08am | 1986 |
Titze | 611 West |
02 | M, W | 11:40am-2:48pm | 1988 |
Titze | 611 West |
03 | Tu, Th | 11:40am-2:48pm | 1989 |
Strohmeier | 611 West |
04 | Tu, Th | 8:00am-11:08am | 2728 |
Strohmeier | 611 West |
Course Descriptions
GERMN 101: Elementary German I
This course is for students without prior knowledge of German. It focuses on the basic linguistic and cultural abilities needed to function in German-speaking countries. The instructor will emphasize active student participation (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Regular attendance and daily homework are necessary to succeed in this course.
Exam Format: written quizzes, midterm and final exams
Textbook: Jagerbuch Band I, Author: Professor Kuhn-Osius, Publisher: Coursepack, Year Published: 2019, ISBN·9660201914592
Note: If you have previous knowledge of German, please contact the department for advice and placement before registering for classes.
GERMN 241: German Fairy Tales
Pre- or Coreq: ENGL 120 Fulfills the Creative Expression category of the Hunter Core.
Fairy tales are known all over the world. The most famous European book of fairy tales is the one collected by the Brothers Grimm. These stories have entered our collective unconscious but are not easily explained. We shall look at various attempts at explaining what fairy tales are all about, look at older stories that served as models for the Brothers Grimm and study modern versions of the tales including scenes from Walt Disney movies and "politically correct fairy tales." Students will read fairy tales, tell one that they know, and there will be regular written assignments, a midterm and final examination. All readings, discussions and written work will be in English. This course has a "W" designation.
Course requirements: attendance and participation; regular preparation of readings; regular writing assignments.
Exam Format: written midterm and final exams
Textbooks: Jack Zipes, The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, ISBN 978-0553382167
Joanna Cole, Best-Loved Folktales of the World, ISBN 978-0318796482 or ISBN 9780385189491