GERM217

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GERM217

Topics in German Culture GERM217 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       14      0         14

Next Offered in 9798 FA

In 1997-98 this course will focus on Berlin, Germany's once and future capital. Topics will include: Berlin's vibrant cultural life during and after World War I; Berlin during the Nazi period; divided Berlin; and Berlin since unification. The course will provide extensive practice in speaking and writing using structured conversation, 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 a wide range of materials,
including Gunter Grass's most recent novel. Films will be
viewed on videocassette.

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 certain lectures and functions sponsored by the German Studies Department and the German House may be required.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Language Instruction

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: GERM214 or GERM216 or WUPG251 and WUPG252

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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