GERM217 - Topics in German Culture

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Topics in German Culture
GERM 217 FA

Discussion and written work will be based on current or very recent events and developments in Germany. Possible topics will be unification; the new Europe; environmental issues; a literary work. The course will provide extensive practice in speaking and writing using structured conversation, debates, formal vocabulary-building, analysis of different types of texts--journalistic, rhetorical, poetic, visual, scholarly, etc.--and writing assignments in different genres.

MAJOR READINGS

Selections from magazines, newspapers and other sources such as anthologies, literary texts, audio and video materials. One longer work. Some grammar review and vocabulary exercises.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly short papers, several oral reports, some quizzes, a final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is designed for highly motivated students who wish to refine their language skills while learning more about German culture. It counts toward the major in German Studies. Attendance at lectures and functions sponsored by the German Studies Department and the German Haus may be required.
Class hours may be extended to accommodate film showings or special projects.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA GERM Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: GRST214 OR (WUPG251 AND WUPG252)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Grant,Vera K.B.

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: FISK403;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006