GERM217

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GERM217

Topics in German Culture GERM217 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	18	0	Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;	No	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

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 DIE ZEIT, DER SPIEGEL,
newspapers and other sources, such as anthologies, literary
texts, audio and video materials.

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

Section 01: Grant, V; Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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