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Courses Summer 2023
Elementary German Language Courses
Summer Session I is held between May 30th, and July 12th, 2023
| GERMN 101: Elementary German I - (Summer Session I) |
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| Section | Days | Time | Instructor | Room |
| 01 | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs | 9:50am-11:24am | Wicker | CANCELED |
Courses in German Literature & Civilization (Conducted in English)
Summer Session I is held between May 30th, and July 12th, 2023
Summer Session II is held between July 6th and August 16th 2023
| GERMN 241: German Fairy Tales - (Summer Session I) Pre- or Coreq: ENGL 120 |
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| Section | Days | Time | Instructor | Room |
| 01 | Mon & Wed | 8:00am-11:08am | Titze | Online Synchronous |
| 02 | Mon & Wed | 11:40am-2:48pm | Titze | Online Synchronous |
| 03 | TBA | TBA | Wicker | Online Asynchronous |
| 04 | TBA | TBA | Mekonen | Online Asynchronous |
| GERMN 241: German Fairy Tales - (Summer Session II) Pre- or Coreq: ENGL 120 |
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| Section | Days | Time | Instructor | Room |
| 01 | TBA | TBA | Wicker | Online Asynchronous |
Course Descriptions
GERMN 101: Elementary German I 3hrs, 3crs.
Prereq: None.
This course is for beginners 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: Access to German, Jägerbuch, Vol 1. ISBN 9781524996246
Note: If you have previous knowledge of German, please contact the department for advice and placement.
Pre- or Coreq: ENGL 120.
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.
Exam Format: written midterm and final exams
Required Reading: 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
