Courses Fall 2009
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German
German 1100 Elementary German I (5)
Meets: Daily - Sections: 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50 (two sections at this time), 12-12:50. Section #3 meets MWF 2-3:30 (a significant portion of this section meets online)
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: None.
German 1200 Elementary German II (5)
Meets: Daily 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1100 or equivalent.
German 2100 Intermediate German I (3)
Meets: MWF 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1200 or equivalent.
German 2260 Intermediate German II: Language & Culture (3)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50, 11-11:50
Instructor: Schmidt
Prerequisite: German 2100 or equivalent.
German 2310 German Civilization: Beginning to 1850 (3)
Meets: MWF - Lecture: MW 11-11:50
Discussion sections meet: F 11-11:50 (two sections at this time), 12-12:50, 1-1:50
Instructors: Cook, Franzel, TBA
Major historical, social, artistic, & literary themes from beginnings to end of Revolution of 1848. Films & recordings. May be taken independently of 2320. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: none (minimum C- in English 1000 for WI credit). Writing Intensive.
German 3005 Topics, sec. 3: Contemporary German Film (3)
Meets: TTh 3:30-4:45, M 6-8
Instructor: Kopp
A survey of German cinema since the fall of the Berlin Wall, this course introduces key socio-cultural discourses and their representations in feature films from 1989 to the present. We will investigate both mainstream and arthouse films to compare their aesthetic and political means of coming to terms with Germany’s difficult past and of envisioning Germany’s present. All readings and discussions in English, all required films are subtitled in English. Same as Film Studies 3005, section 7.
German 3160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50
Instructor: Kopp
This course expands communicative competence in German and provides a review of advanced grammar concepts. Primary emphasis is on the further development of oral and written skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and a broad exposure to relevant topics of contemporary German culture and society. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: C- or better in German 2260, or equivalent.
German 3180 Business German (3)
Meets: MWF 12-12:50
Instructor: Schmidt
Conversation, composition, and reading based on terminology used in business situations. Prerequisite: GERMAN 2260 and 2230 or equivalent.
German 3190 Contemporary German Culture: German Culture Through Film (3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instructor: Prager
This course is designed for students with an interest in German language as well as in film analysis. Twenty-first century German films that deal with the Second World War, the division of Germany, and especially with issues in contemporary German culture are used as a springboard for discussions, for written work, and for the development of students’ written and spoken skills. Significant grammatical concepts will be throughout the semester. Conducted in German. Prerequisites: GERMAN 2260 or instructor's consent.
German 3230 Introduction to German Literature (3)
Meets: TTh 9:30-10:45
Instructor: Fischer
Further expands communicative skills in German and introduces students to German literature through readings of German short stories, longer prose texts, or drama. Prerequisite: C- or better in German 3160, or 3190.
German 3830 History of the German Film: Screening the Past (3)
Meets: Th 5-7, T 5-8
Instructor: Prager
German films are now more than ever engaged in representing the German past, particularly the Second World War and the Holocaust. This course investigates how German cinema screens its confrontations with issues of history and memory. It analyzes how German film negotiates questions of German responsibility and the violence that the Third Reich enacted on those around it. How do German films address a past of perpetration? How do box-office friendly “thrillers” engage with the past, either directly or indirectly? How do German films elide empathies with Jewish victims of the Holocaust? This course examines these questions in light of both German history and film history. English dubbing or subtitles. No foreign language credit. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's consent. Same as Film Studies 3830.
Ger 3895 Service Learning in German (2)
Arranged
Graded on S/U basis only. Prerequisite: German 2160 or instructor's consent.
German 4005, section 2/7005, section 1: Web Journalism in Cultural Context
Meets: MW 12:30-1:45
Instructors: Bentley, Fischer
The World Wide Web provides easy and immediate access to international news, but it can easily obscure the specific cultural context of that information. This innovative interdisciplinary course addresses that issue by bringing together upper level students in journalism, foreign language and international studies at the University of Missouri. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will track cultural developments and news on non-U.S. Web sites, blogs and other digital media. They will analyze the content then interpret and contextualize it for publication in digest form on an English-language Web site. The course is taught in English. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required, as students will work in teams. The class will focus on European media. It is designed for upper level and graduate students in journalism, foreign language and international studies. Instructor permission is required. The course will include in-class discussions and comparisons of findings, group work, weekly presentations and response papers. Laptop required for classroom participation. Same as Russian 4005-01 and Russian 7205-01. German 4160/7160 Adv. Language Proficiency/Ger Conv. & Comp. III (3)
Meets: TTh 12:30-1:45
Instructor: Kopp
Prerequisite: German 3230 or equivalent; graduate standing for 7160.
German 4230 Enlightenment & Revolution (3)
Meets: TTh 11-12:15.
Instructor: Franzel
Reading & discussion of selected works by major German writers from 1740 to 1870. Prerequisite: GERMAN 3230 or equivalent.
German 4730/7730 German Internship & Methods (3)
Meets: Th 3:30-5:30
Instructor: Fischer
Supervised introduction to the methodology of the teaching of elementary German; conducted in a classroom environment. Prerequisite: junior standing, German 4230, or instructor's consent; graduate standing for 7730.
German 8050 Contemporary Critical Approaches (3)
Meets: W 6-8:30
Instructor: Strathausen
Graduate standing required. Same as English 8050, section 1.
Ger 8087 Seminar, section 1:
Enlightenment and Romantic Aesthetics
(3)
Meets: MW 3:30-4:45
Instr: Engelstein
During the late eighteenth century beauty achieved a hitherto unknown philosophical importance. The word “aesthetic” was coined, and the experience or creation of beauty was divided from that of sublimity, and linked to theories of individuality, sociability, religion, morality, biology, and the history of human development. The course will address aesthetic theories of the Enlightenment and Romantic periods through an examination of philosophical and literary works. In addition, we will look at visual art which often formed the reference point for these theories. Focus will be on British and German texts – no knowledge of German necessary
German 8087 Seminar , section 2:
Literature of the Middle Ages and Baroque
(3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instructor: Franzel
This course offers an introduction to the literature and culture of the Middle Ages and the Baroque. Topics will include the medieval epic and the picaresque novel, Medieval city culture, configurations of courtly love, the Reformation and the arts, and Baroque poetry and drama. Course taught in German.
Also available in German for Fall Semester 2009
Topics 3001, 3005, 4001, 4005, 7005, 8005
Special Readings 4690, 7960
Honors 4996
Research in German 8050, 8090
Problems 7085, 8085
All arranged, with permission required
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Russian
Russian 1100 Elementary Russian I (6)
Meets: Daily 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Labs: W 1-1:50, W 4-4:50, Th 2-2:50
Instructors: Monnier, TAs
Prerequisite: none.
Russian 2130 Second Year Russian I (4)
Meets: MTWTh 10-10:50
Instructor: Kelly
Solidifies command of Russian grammar, develops reading skills. Prerequisite: 1200 or equivalent.
Russian 2310 Between Heaven & Earth: Russian Civilization I (3)
Lecture Meets: MW 1-1:50.
Discussion Sections Meet: Th 11-11:50, & F 11-11:50, 12-12:50 (two sections at this time), 1-1:50 (two sections at this time), 2-2:50
Instructors: Kelly, TAs
Survey of the arts & social thought in Russia from the Christianization of the Slavic peoples
to 1917. No foreign language credit. No knowledge of Russian required. May be taken independently of Russian 2320. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: none (minimum C- in English 1100 for WI credit). Writing Intensive.
Russian 3005, section 1: Russian Folklore (3)
Meets: MW 3:30-4:45
Instructor: Monnier
Designed to build on previous coursework in Russian literature and culture OR folklore studies at the 1000-3000-level. Majors will be expected to do a portion of the reading in Russian; non-majors will be able to complete all readings in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and at least one previous course in general folklore OR Russian literature OR Russian culture.
Russian 3160 Intermediate Russian (3)
Meets: MWTh 10-10:50
Instructor: Langen
Further develops oral command of Russian as well as listening comprehension & some letter
writing skills. Prerequisite: 2160 or 3130 or instructor's consent.
Russian 3330 Decline, Fall, and Resurrection in Modern Russian Literature (3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instructor: Kelly
Analysis of the major trends in Russian literature and related cultural developments from 1890 to 1930. Readings and lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor's consent.
Russian 3890 Russian & Soviet Cinema (3)
Meets: Th 4-7:00, T 12:30-1:45
Instructor: Barabtarlo
Survey & analysis of selected Soviet films. Emphasis on filmmaking as a form
of art. English or subtitled. Second screenings by arr. Some films may run over 2 hrs. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: junior standing or instructor's consent. Cross-listed as Film Studies 3005, section
Russian 3895 Service Learning in Russian (2)
Arranged
Instructor: Monnier
Graded on S/U basis only. Consent of instructor by November 3. Prerequisite: Russian 2160.
Russian 4005, section 1/7205, section1: Web Journalism in Cultural Context
Meets: MW 12:30-1:45
Instructors: Bentley, Fischer
The World Wide Web provides easy and immediate access to international news, but it can easily obscure the specific cultural context of that information. This innovative interdisciplinary course addresses that issue by bringing together upper level students in journalism, foreign language and international studies at the University of Missouri. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will track cultural developments and news on non-U.S. Web sites, blogs and other digital media. They will analyze the content then interpret and contextualize it for publication in digest form on an English-language Web site. The course is taught in English. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required, as students will work in teams. The class will focus on European media. It is designed for upper level and graduate students in journalism, foreign language and international studies. Instructor permission is required. The course will include in-class discussions and comparisons of findings, group work, weekly presentations and response papers. Laptop required for classroom participation. Same as German 4005-02 and German 7005-01.
Russian 4730/7730 Internship in Russian (3)
Meets: Arranged
Instructor: Monnier
Supervised introduction to the methodology of the teaching of elementary Russian; conducted in a classroom environment. Prerequisite: Russian major or graduate standing or instructor's consent; graduate standing for 7730.
Russian 4971/7430 Russian Drama (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15
Instructor: Monnier
Selected readings in and discussions of major Russian plays of the nineteenth and twentieth century. Prerequisite: RUSS 3630 or equivalent
Rus 4982/7520 Nicolai Gogol(3)
Meets: TTh 12:30-1:45
Instructor: Langen
Study of the life and art of Nikolai Gogol. Includes biographical overview, Ukrainian stories, dynamics of folklore, local dialect, and the process of literary creation. Considers St. Petersburg stories, novels, and plays. Prerequisite: Russian major or graduate standing or instructor's consent.
Rus 8085: Geneology of Russian Literature (3)
Meets: TTh 9:30-10:45
Instructor: Barabtarlo
Survey of history of Russian literature.
Also available in Russian for Fall Semester 2009
Topics 2001, 2005, 3005, 4001
Special Readings 4350, 7350
Honors 3896
Research in Russian 8050, 8090
Problems 7085, 8085
All arranged, with permission required.
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Ara 1100 Elementary Arabic I (6)
Meets: MWF 3:30-5:50.
Instr: Mahir
Prerequisite: none.
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Chinese
Chi 1100 Elementary Chinese I (6)
Meets: Daily (MTWThF) 10-10:50 and 1-1:50
One hour lab per week meets Th 2-2:50 and 3-3:50
Instr: Huang, Volz
Prerequisite: none.
Chi 2160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Huang
Prerequisite: Chinese 1200 or equivalent.
Chi 2310 Chinese Civilization (3)
Meets: TTh 11-12:15
Instr: Volz
Survey of Chinese culture & arts. No knowledge of Chinese required. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: none.
Chi 3085 Problems: Fifth Semester Chinese
Meets: MWF 4-4:50
Instr: Huang
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 3160.
Also available in Chinese for Fall Semester 2009
Topics 2005
Aarranged, with permission required.
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Hebrew
Hebr 2005 Topics: Modern Israeli Film
Meets: Th 6-10:00 p.m.
Instr: Naveh-Benjamin
Examines Israeli film. Studies literary pieces in English, discusses the revived language
of Israel. Considers contemporary Israel through film. Same as GH2120.5, & Film Studies 2005.5.
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Japanese
Jap 1100 Elementary Japanese I (6)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50. RSD sections TTh 9:30-10:45, 11-12:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: none.
Jap 2160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MWF 1-1:50
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: C- or better in Japanese 1200, or equivalent.
Jap 3085 Problems: Japanese Theatre (3)
Meets: TTh 3:30-4:45
Instr: Holman
Study of history & performance techniques of Japanese theatre. Examines scripts from 20th c Japanese theater as well as classical forms of Noh, Kyogen, & Kabuki. Particular attention to traditional Bunraku puppet theater. Readings & lectures, substantial student participation as actors, puppeteers, &/or technical work for stage. Productions for invited & public audiences. Requires three to four hours/week in rehearsals outside class lecture hours. No knowledge of Japanese language or experience in theater required
Jap 3360 Modern Japanese Literature (in translation) (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Surveys Japanese literature from 1868 to present. Analyzes works by such authors as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, Mishima, Oe, Murakami, others. Readings & lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Jap 3370 Intermediate Readings in Japanese (3)
Meets: MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Develops reading skills and acquisition of more Kanji. Prerequisite: Japanese 3160 or
equivalent or instructor's consent.
Jap 4005 Topics: 7th Sem Lang: Adv Readings & Conversation (3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: 6th Semester Language.
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Korean
Kor 1100 Elementary Korean I (6)
Meets: MTRF 9-10:30
Instr: Lim
Prerequisite: none
Korean 2160 Korean Language III
Meets: MWF 9-9:50
Instr: Won
Korean III continues to build on the skills students acquired in the first-year series with increasing work in authentic materials and situations in conversation and reading that encourage students to understand the use of language in its social and cultural context. Prerequisite: KOREAN 1200
Kor 2310 Korean Civilization (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15
Instr: Han
Survey of Korean culture and arts. No knowledge of Korean required. No foreign language credit. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: none.
Kor 3890: Korean Society Through Cinema
Meets: T 3:30-6:00, Th 3:30-4:45
Instr: You
Examines the way in which Korean film reveals the cultural, political, and ideological orientation of the soceity in which it is created and circulated. Compares films from North and South Korea, considering modernity, gender, nation-hood, and class. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Graded on A/F basis only. [top] |
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