Courses Spring 2010
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German
Ger 1100 Elementary German I (5)
Daily - Sections: 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50, 1-1:50
Instr: TAs
Prerequisite: None.
Ger 1200 Elementary German II (5)
Daily - Sections at 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50, 1-1:50
or MWF 2-3:30
Instr: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1100 or equivalent.
Ger 2100 Intermediate German I (3)
MWF - Sections: 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 12-12:50, 1-1:50
Instr: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1200 or equivalent.
Ger 2260 Intermediate German II: Language & Culture (3)
MWF - Sections: 10-10:50, 11-11:50
Instr: Schmidt
Prerequisite: German 2100 or equivalent.
Ger 2320 German Civilization: 1850 to Present (3)
MWF - Lecture: MW 10-10:50
Discussion sections meet: F 10-10:50 (two sections at this time), 11-11:50, 12-12:50.
Instr: Cook, Kopp, Prager
Second Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi era, two Germanies after 1949. Historical, social, artistic, literary themes. Films and recordings. May be taken independently of 2310. No foreign language credit. German credit can be arranged with instructor. Prerequisite: None. Writing Intensive.
Ger 2810 Introduction to Film Analysis (3)
Screening W 6-8:00, Lecture TR 11-12:15
Instr: Wise
(same as Film Studies 2810 and Romance Languages 2810). This course familiarizes students with the basic analytical tools for describing and interpreting films, and helps them develop a critical vocabulary for discussing and writing about film. It also introduces some theoretical approaches to film analysis. Prerequisite: freshman and sophomores only or consent of program director.
Ger 3005, section 4 Topics: Fairy Tales (3)
TR 12:30-1:45
Instr: Fischer
This course focuses primarily on the most famous European collection of fairy tales, namely the Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children’s and Household Tales) by the Brothers Grimm. We shall look at the genre of fairy tales, study the historical context of the genesis of the collection of tales, and study modern versions of the tales. We will compare and contrast Grimms’ fairy tales with folk tales of different cultural traditions, analyze and identify the formal structure of fairy tales and motifs, learn about various interpretive models/perspectives and read/view several historical and contemporary literary fairy tales and fairy-tale adaptations.
Ger 3160 Conversation & Composition (3)
MW 12:30-1:45
Instr: Schmidt
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.
Ger 3190 Contemporary German Culture (3)
MW 11-12:15
Instr: Franzel
This content-driven course provides insights into essential subjects of 20th century German history and contemporary society, using a variety of literature, journalistic sources and film. The course will improve German conversation and literacy skills, and will strengthen critical reading and writing, as well as interpretative abilities. Significant grammatical concepts will be thoroughly reviewed throughout the semester. Conducted in German. Prerequisites: German 2260, or instructor's consent.
Ger 3230 Introduction to German Literature (3)
TR 9:30-10:45
Instr: Franzel
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.
Ger 3840 German Film After 1945(3)
TR 11-12:15, Screening M 7-9:30 pm
Instr: Cook
Examines a selection of post-War films by German directors, as well as historical, literary, and theoretical texts. Prerequisite: sophomore standing, or instructor's consent. (same as Film Studies 3840).
Ger 3895 Service Learning in German (2)
Arranged
Graded on S/U basis only. Prerequisite: German 2160 or instructor's consent.
Ger 4240 Modernism and Modernity (3)
TR 11-12:15
Instr: Fischer
Reading and discussion of selected works by major German writers from 1870 to the present. Prerequisite: German 3230 or equivalent.
Ger 4980/7980 Capstone Seminar (3)
TR MW 2-3:15
Instr: Kopp
Focuses on two aspects of contemporary German and examines how Germany's past has influenced its present. Graduate standing required for 7980.
Ger 8087, section 1: German Modernism (3)
MW 4-5:15
Instr: Kopp
Graduate standing.
Ger 8087, section 2: Mastering the Past?: History and Memory in Literature after World War II (3)
TR 2-3:15
Instr: Prager
Graduate standing.
Ger 8087, section 3: Aesthetic Theory from Kant to New Media (3)
T 5:30-8:00
Instr: Strathausen
Graduate standing.
Also available in German for Spring Semester 2010:
Topics 3005, 4001, 4005, 7005, 8005
Special Readings 4960, 7960
Honors 4996
Research in German 8050, 8090
Problems 8085
All arranged, with permission required
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Russian
Rus 1200 Elementary Russian II (6)
Daily - Sections: 10-10:50, 11-11:50. One hour lab Wednesday at 1:00 or Thursday at 2:00.
Instr: Monnier, TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in Russian 1100 or equivalent.
Rus 2160 Second Year Russian II (4)
MTWR 10-10:50
Instr: Kelly
Develops oral and communication skills. Prerequisites: Russian 2130 or equivalent.
Rus 2320 The Arts of Survival: Civilization in Soviet Times (3)
Lecture: MW 1-1:50.
Discussion sections meet: F 12-12:50, 1-1:50, 2-2:50 (three sections at 12:00, two sections at 1:00 and at 2:00)
Instr: Monnier
Historical, social, and artistic topics. Film, painting, and other art forms. No foreign language credit. Humanities credit. Russian 2310 desirable, but not required. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Writing Intensive.
Rus 3350 The Split Tree of Russian Literature: Russian Contemporary Prose (3)
MW 11-12:15
Instr: Barabtarlo
Analyzes the divided tradition of Russian literature since 1930 in the works of such authors as Nabokov, Pasternak, Bulgakov, and Solzhenitsyn. Readings and lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor's consent.
Rus 3630 Russian Classics I (3)
MW 9:30-10:45
Instr: Langen
Reading and discussion of selected works by major Russian writers of the nineteenth century. Course conducted in Russian. May be taken before or after RUSS 3640. Prerequisite: RUSS 3130 or instructor's consent.
Rus 3895 Service Learning in Russian (2)
Arranged
Instr: Monnier
Graded on S/U basis only. Consent of instructor by November 3. Prerequisite: Russian 2160.
Rus 4005/7087 Topics: Russian Short Fiction (3)
TR 11-12:15
Instr: Langen
Devoted to the forms known in Russian as "rasskaz" and "povest", and generally referred to in English as "short stories." Students will read, discuss, and analyze works by Karamzin, Pushkin, Giogol, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bunin, Zamiatin, Zoshchenko, Shalamov, and Solzhenitsyn. Graduate standing required for 7087.
Rus 4985/7550 Nabokov's Russian Fiction (3)
MW 3-4:15
Instr: Barabtarlo
Systematic analysis of Vladimir Nabokov's fiction, both novels and short stories. Emphasis on the artistic properties of prose. Lectures and class discussion in English. Readings in Russian (English translations for undergraduate students). Prerequisite: Russian major, graduate standing or instructor's consent. Graduate standing required for 7550.
Rus 8085 Problems: Religious Themes in Russian Literature (3)
TR 3:30-4:45
Instr: Kelly
Graduate standing required.
Also available in Russian for Spring Semester 2010:
Topics 2001, 2005, 3001, 3005, 4005
Special Readings 4350, 7350
Honors 3896
Research in Russian 8050, 8090
All arranged, with permission required.
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Ara 1200 Elementary Arabic II (6)
MTF 3:30-5:50
Instr: Smith
Prerequisite: C- or better in Arabic 1100 or equivalent.
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Chinese
Chi 1200 Elementary Chinese II (6)
Sections Daily 10-10:50, 3-3:50. One hour lab per week T 1-1:50 or 2-2:50.
Instr: Volz,Huang
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 1100 or equivalent.
Chi 2310 Chinese Civilization I (3)
TR 12:30-1:45
Instr: Volz
Survey of Chinese culture and arts. No knowledge of Chinese required. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: None. Humanities credit.
Chi 3160 Chinese Conversation and Composition II (3)
MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Huang
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 2160, or instructor's consent.
Chi 3320 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Fiction (in translation) (3)
TR 12:30-1:45
Instr: Ouyang
Studies Chinese fiction from 1920s to 1990s. Preceded by a brief historical survey of Chinese literature. Analyzes works by authors like Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Lao She, Wang Meng and many others of the younger generation. Readings and lectures in English.
Chi 3880 Contemporary Chinese Film & Society (3)
T 6-9:00 pm, TR 11-11:50
Instr: Volz
Introduces development of 20th c. Chinese film and popular genres, including review of earlier times. Explores how present day Chinese understand their own history, and issues they face in drive toward modernization in a global context. Films and readings in English, or with English subtitles. No previous knowledge of the culture or language required. Same as Film studies 3880.
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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 GH2120.1, & Film Studies 2005.2.
Japanese
Jap 1200 Elementary Japanese II (6)
Daily
Meets: LEC MWF 10-10:50, RSD sections TR 9:30-10:45 or 11-12:15.
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: C- or better in Japanese 1100.
Jap 2320 Japanese Civilization II (3)
MW 2-3:15
Instr: Holman
Survey of Japanese culture and arts from 1945. May be taken independently of 2310. No knowledge of Japanese required. No foreign language credit.
Jap 3085, section 1: Sixth Semester Language
MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: Japanese 3370 or instructor's consent.
Jap 3160 Intermediate Japanese Composition and Conversation (3)
MWF 1-1:50
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Surveys Japanese literature from 1868 to present. Analyzes works by such authors as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, Mishima, Oe, Murakami, and others. Readings and lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Jap 3880 Japan and Its Cinema (3)
TR 3:30-4:45, W 5:30-8:00 pm
Instr: Holman
Survey and analysis of selected Japanese films from the 1940s to present. Films will be viewed and discussed in terms of techniques, artistry, psychology, and social impact. English dubbing or subtitles. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor's consent.
Jap 4005 Eighth Semester Language (3)
TR 2-3:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: C- or better in Seventh Semester Language, or instructor's consent.
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Korean
Kor 1200 Elementary Korean II (6)
MTWR 11-12:15.
Instr: Lim
Prerequisite: C- or better in Korean 1100 or equivalent.
Kor 2320 Korean Civilization II (3)
TR 11-12:15
Instr: Han
Considers the situation and culture in Korea at the end of the Chosun Kingdom, and the period of modernization beginning about 1876. Investigates how modernization has changed Korea. May be taken independently of Korean 2310. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor's consent.
Kor 4220 Korean Unification (3)
TR 2-3:15
Instr: You
Survey of Korean Unification process. Considers history, interests of neighboring countries, attitudes, political and economic systems of the two Koreas. Discusses possible scenarios of Korean Unification. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and instructor's consent.
Also available in Korean for Spring Semester 2010:
Topics 3001, 4005
Arranged, with permission required.
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