Process Date: 22-MAY-2013
| 101 | GERMAN 1 | Active |
| Long Title: German 1 |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 20 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL02 - Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | The first course of a two-term sequence that introduces students to the basics of German. The traditional four skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening are practiced, yet the prime concern is adequate comprehension and response within a given situation. |
| 102 | GERMAN 2 | Active |
| Long Title: German 2 |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 20 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL02 - Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 101 or the equivalent |
| Description: | A continuation of German 101. Students improve their communicative skills with continued practice in the four skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening while learning about the culture of German-speaking countries. |
| 191 | DIRECTED STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL02 - Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. |
| 195 | INTERNSHIPS IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in German |
| Units: | 2 OR 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL02 - Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | An opportunity for students to apply their German language skills in business, governement, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international level. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. |
| 201 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 1 | Active |
| Long Title: Intermediate German I |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 20 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 102 or the equivalent |
| Description: | Further development of the four basic skills with an emphasis on increasing the student’s ability to understand literary as well as non-literary texts of increasing difficulty. Successful completion of German 201 satisfies Lawrence’s foreign language requirement. |
| 202 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 2 | Active |
| Long Title: Intermediate German II |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 201 or the equivalent |
| Description: | Special emphasis on building reading and writing skills and expanding vocabulary. Cultural units include “Die Schwarzwaldklinik,” a German TV series that develops listening comprehension and raises issues for student essays. |
| 276 | COMPARATIV FAIRY TALES(IN ENG) | Active |
| Long Title: Grim(m) Stories? Comparative Fairy Tales in Translation |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | The course focuses on tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, but it will also include other “national” collections (Perrault, Basile, Afanas’ev). Students will be introduced to various interpretative approaches (formalistic, structural, psychological, Marxist) that will enable them to analyze types, themes, and motives across cultures. Taught in English, but with the opportunity for students proficient in German or French to read in those languages. Course will count toward the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. |
| 285 | ADV COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION | Active |
| Long Title: Advanced Composition and Conversation |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 20 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 202 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | Students improve and refine writing and speaking skills through study of a variety of written texts, discussion based on readings, grammar exercises, and systematic vocabulary building. The primary work in the course involves composing (in multiple drafts) texts that fall into diverse categories, including descriptive, argumentative, and persuasive essays. |
| 290 | BERLIN:EXPERIENCING GREAT CITY | Active |
| Long Title: Berlin: Experiencing a Great City |
| Units: | 2 OR 4 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 12 | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 201 or higher |
| Description: | This course introduces students to one of the world’s great cities. Classwork includes the history, culture, and literature of Berlin as well as preparations for a series of day-long walking tours of the city that students will conduct themselves for their classmates with the help of a guidebook. In addition, students will conduct comparative research on some aspect of life in the U.S. or Germany. Students must complete both the classroom portion of the course and the Berlin trip to receive credit. Course will count toward the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. |
| 312 | READING TEXTS AND CONTEXTS | Active |
| Long Title: Reading Texts and Contexts |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 275, 285 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course serves as a transition from the language sequence to advanced courses in German literature and culture. Texts vary from novels to non-fiction, from drama to poetry, and from written forms to film. While familiarizing students with both literary and cultural analysis, the course stresses literature’s place in fostering an understanding of German society. |
| 355 | HOLOCAUST GERMAN CULT(IN ENG) | Active |
| Long Title: The Holocaust in German Culture (in English) |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 355 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 30 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G044 - Diversity-Dimens GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course focuses on literary responses to the Holocaust, but it also deals with film and the issue of commemoration. After a discussion of the difficulty of representing the Holocaust, the course examines the Holocaust’s role in the construction of German-Jewish identity and its impact on post-war German culture. Taught in English. German majors and minors may participate in a two-unit tutorial in which discussions and some course readings will be in German. |
| 357 | FILM IN GERMANY (IN ENG) | Active |
| Long Title: Film in Germany (in English) |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 357 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | This course selects from 90 years of filmmaking in Germany. Films range from expressionism to Nazi propaganda and from escapist comedies to avant garde art. Learning to “read” German films critically also means finding out how to understand movies from Hollywood and beyond. Possible topics include “From Caligari to Hitler,” “German Literature as Film,” and “What Makes Lola Run.” Taught in English. German majors and minors may participate in a two-unit tutorial in which discussions and some course readings will be in German. |
| 359 | INVENTING GERMANY (IN ENG) | Active |
| Long Title: Inventing Germany (in English) |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 359 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | Students use literary and non-fiction texts to examine German national identity as it developed from the French Revolution through Bismarck and two world wars to “reunification” in 1990. Topics include the role of Germany in Europe, the legacy of divided Germany, and diversity in German society today. Taught in English. German majors and minors may participate in a two-unit tutorial in which discussions and some course readings will be in German. |
| 375 | NOVELLEN | Active |
| Long Title: Novellen |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 |
| Description: | Although Novellen developed as a literary form throughout Europe, it was particularly popular in Germany from the late 18th through the 20th centuries. This course introduces students to the Novelle as a form, to a variety of interesting works of literature and to the cultural, social and political developments in which Novellen were written and read. |
| 377 | INTRO TO GERMAN FILM STUDIES | Active |
| Long Title: Introduction to German Film Studies |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 377 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 |
| Description: | With its pivotal role in the inauguration of the cinema, knowledge of German film is critical to any understanding of the history of film. This course is intended to be an introduction both to German cinema and to the discipline of film studies. Considered perhaps as one of the most accessible aesthetic forms, the moving image pervades our everyday lives and yet we seldom think of what we do in the movie theatre as “reading.” Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the practice of reading the filmic text using three structuring lenses: 1) history, 2) formal and generic elements, and 3) film criticism. |
| 388 | GERMAN DRAMA | Active |
| Long Title: German Drama |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 |
| Description: | Study of German dramatic literature that may or may not culminate in a workshop performance of a play or portions of plays. Students will situate German plays in their literary, historical and cultural context and also perform short dramatic readings. Assignments may also include short essays and oral presentations. |
| 390 | TUTORIAL STUDIES IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Individual study arranged and carried out in close consultation with an instructor. |
| 391 | DIRECTED STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. |
| 395 | INTERNSHIPS IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in German |
| Units: | 2 OR 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | An opportunity for students to apply their German language skills in business, governement, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international level. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. |
| 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Advanced research on a topic of the student’s choice, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course. |
| 411 | FASCISM AND FILM (IN ENG) | Active |
| Long Title: Fascism and Film (in English) |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 411 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G044 - Diversity-Dimens GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | This course lets students examine films that were ostensibly made as entertainment or explicitly crafted as propaganda in the historical context of Nazi Germany and occupied France. Aside from learning how governments and their cinematic agents used this relatively new medium to shape public opinion (in support of the war, against Jews, etc.) students will see where and how resistance was possible. |
| 416 | KINDER- UND JUGENDLITERATUR | Active |
| Long Title: Kinder- und Jugenliteratur |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course examines the development of the distinct genre of literature for children and adolescents since the 18th century. It combines the analysis of classic texts, e.g., Heidi or Karl May, with close readings of modern cult classics. |
| 417 | DEUTSCHE? DEMOKRATI? REPUBLIK? | Active |
| Long Title: Deutsche? Demokratische? Republik? |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 |
| Description: | In the years since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, both the promise and the problems of the German Democratic Republic have faded from memory. Indeed, the experience seems to have receded into the distant past. This course explores both the lofty goals and difficult circumstances of the DDR’s birth and its gradual decline and fall. The course pays particular attention to literary and filmic representations of hope and fear that the country engendered. |
| 418 | TOPICS GERMAN CULTURAL STUDIES | Active |
| Long Title: Topics in German Cultural Studies |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 |
| Description: | Topics in German Cultural Studies allows for an in-depth examination of topics across time, for example, women’s writing or crime fiction, or it permits a detailed analysis of special topics, for example, Turkish-German culture in contemporary German film. |
| 421 | GRIMMS MARCHEN | Active |
| Long Title: Grimms Märchen |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course examines the entire corpus of the Grimm’s fairy tales, from the well-known to the obscure. Students will learn to find structural similarities and to situate the tales in their historical, social and literary context. |
| 442 | FANTASTIC & GROTESQUE ART-LIT | Active |
| Long Title: The Fantastic and Grotesque in German Art and Literature |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of the instructor |
| Description: | The course examines expressions of the fantastic and grotesque in literature from the 18th to the 20th centuries; it will also incorporate film and other visual versions of several texts. Works range from the fairy tales collected by the brothers Grimm to the fanciful and ominous creations of E.T.A. Hoffmann and others working in that tradition. Taught in German. |
| 447 | MIGRANTS & GERMAN CULTURE | Active |
| Long Title: Migrants and German Culture |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GER 447 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction A005 - Cross-Listed Course G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G044 - Diversity-Dimens GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of the instructor |
| Description: | Despite a long-term refusal to open itself to immigration, Germany has become a nation of immigrants and asylum-seekers. The course focuses on how both literature and films, including works by and about minorities in Germany, have dealt with key cultural phenomena: multiculturalism, diversity, acculturation, assimilation, “majority culture,” and parallel societies. |
| 543 | STUDIES IN 20-C LIT & CULTURE | Active |
| Long Title: Studies in 20th-Century Literature and Culture |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course explores various themes in 20th-century culture, most importantly the impact of modernity on the German imagination. Possible topics include the rise of Expressionism and Dada, art and culture of the Weimar Republic, the development of popular and middlebrow culture, Nazi aesthetics, the art and culture of the 1950s and 1960s, and literature in divided Germany. |
| 544 | STUDIES IN CONTEMP LIT & CULT | Active |
| Long Title: Studies in Contemporary Literature and Culture |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course deals with current cultural, economic, political, and social issues in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Topics include the ongoing process of German unification, the situation of women and minorities, reckoning with the Nazi past, and new developments in German literature. |
| 552 | THE DEVIL'S PACT | Active |
| Long Title: The Devil’s Pact |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | GER 312 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | Goethe’s Faust remains the centerpiece in this examination of the Faust legend, but its context includes both Goethe’s predecessors and more recent versions of the Faust story in literature, music, and film. This course pays particular attention to the decades-long development of Goethe’s text and the place Faust occupies in German culture. Taught in German. |
| 590 | TUTORIAL STUDIES IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Individual study arranged and carried out in close consultation with an instructor. |
| 591 | DIRECTED STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. |
| 595 | INTERNSHIPS IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in German |
| Units: | 2 OR 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | An opportunity for students to apply their German language skills in business, governement, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international level. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. |
| 599 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL04 - Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Advanced research on a topic of the student’s choice, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course. |
| 600 | SENIOR SEMINAR | Active |
| Long Title: Senior Seminar |
| Units: | 2 OR 4 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A002 - Foreign Language Instruction G002 - Foreign Language GER (86cr) G032 - Humanities Div GER (01cr) G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr) N002 - BM Foreign Lang GER (95cr) N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL05 - Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Declared major in German |
| Description: | Students and the instructor decide in advance on a specific topic or common theme. They read and discuss texts at the beginning of the term. Students then formulate their own projects, which may take them in a direction of their own choosing (literature, history, music, art, etc.). |
| 690 | TUTORIAL STUDIES IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL05 - Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Individual study arranged and carried out in close consultation with an instructor. |
| 691 | DIRECTED STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL05 - Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. |
| 695 | INTERNSHIPS IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in German |
| Units: | 2 OR 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL05 - Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | An opportunity for students to apply their German language skills in business, governement, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international level. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. |
| 699 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERMAN | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in German |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr) N013 - BM Humanities (01cr) S017 - German Course UD02 - Division of Humanities UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit UL05 - Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Counter Registration Required. |
| Description: | Advanced research on a topic of the student’s choice, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course. |