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German Course Offerings
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• Note the courses
which are offered Fall 2008 |
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Beginning / Intermediate
Courses
course descriptions
FLGR 101: First Semester German •
FLGR 102: Second Semester German
FLGR 200: German Literary Studies
FLGR 203: Intermediate German •
FLGR 204: German Composition and Conversation I •
FLGR 205: German Composition and Conversation II •
FLGR 220: Approaches
to German Studies
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Advanced
Courses
course
descriptions
FLGR 221: German Literature to 1800 •
FLGR 222: German Literature since
1800
FLGR 231: German Civilization to
1800
FLGR 232: German Civilization since
1800
FLGR 260: German Film Studies
FLGR 271: German Drama
Practicum
FLGR 306: Contemporary
German Language in the Mass Media
FLGR 307: Professional German
FLGR
341: History of the German Language
FLGR 390: Seminar
in German
FLGR 489: The Teaching of Foreign
Languages
FLGR 493: Senior
Seminar •
Tentative
Spring 2009 Course Offerings: FLGR 102, 204, 220, 222, 271, 390, 489. |
| Beginning and Intermediate Courses |
FLGR 101 / First Semester German Introduction
to German language and culture with emphasis on understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing. (4 credits)
FLGR 102 / Second Semester German A
continuation of FLGR 101. Prerequisite: FLGR 101 or equivalent.
(4 credits)
FLGR 200 / German Literary Studies Study of selected works of German literature in English translation. Readings represent significant genres and literary periods presented in biographical historical, and cultural context. The course provides instruction and practice in the writing of careful critical analysis of the readings. May not be counted toward a major or minor in German. Fulfills the literature component of the Humanities General Education Requirement. (3 credits)
FLGR 203 / Intermediate German A
course designed to review and refine knowledge of basic grammar,
to improve aural comprehension and verbal skills through classroom
and laboratory work and to introduce reading and composition.
Prerequisite: FLGR 102 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLGR 204 / Composition and Conversation I A
course designed to build communication skills and understanding
of German-language culture. Grammar review, composition on varied
topics, extensive oral practice, reading of a novel in German.
Prerequisite: FLGR 203 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit
at Reutlingen Center. (4 credits)
FLGR 205 / Composition and Conversation II A
continuation of FLGR 204, with work of increased complexity.
Prerequisite: FLGR 204. (4 credits)
FLGR 220 /
Approaches to German Studies An introduction to the strategies of reading, interpreting,
and writing about German texts. Reading and discussion of works
from a variety of genres with particular attention to textual
analysis. Prerequisite: FLGR 204. (3 credits) |
FLGR
221 / Selected Readings in German Literature to 1800 Representative
examples from different genres of German literature through
the end of the 18th century. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR
222 / Selected Readings in German Literature since 1800 Representative
examples from different genres of German literature from the
age of Goethe to the present. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR 231 / German Civilization to 1800 A
historical and interdisciplinary survey of German culture to
the end of the 18th century. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR 232 / German Civilization since 1800 A
historical and interdisciplinary survey of German culture in
the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR
306 / Contemporary German Language in the Mass Media German-language
newspapers, magazines, radio, television, films, and internet
are used as a basis to build more advanced language skills and
to familiarize the student with modern-day German language countries.
Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (4 credits)
FLGR
307 / Professional German A
study of the German language as it is used in the international
business world, including basic commercial technology, correspondence,
and the basic workings of business in German language countries.
Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR
341 / History of the German Language A historical study of the development of the German language.
Students are introduced to the basics of linguistics, to linguistic
change from Indo-European to the present, and to contemporary
dialect variation in German. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits)
FLGR
390 / Seminar in German A
study of selected themes or issues in German literature, language,
or civilization. May be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
Prerequisite: one course from the following: FLGR 221, 222,
231, or 232. (3 credits)
FLGR
489 / The Teaching of Foreign Languages A
study of the methods of teaching foreign languages in secondary
schools. A field component is required. May not be counted toward
a major or minor in the Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education. (3
credits)
FLGR
493 / Senior Seminar A
senior-level capstone course which integrates knowledge and
skills from previous German courses. Language skills (speaking,
listening, writing, reading) are refined as depth and nuance
are added to the understanding of German history, literature,
culture and contemporary events. Prerequisites: senior standing
and consent of the Chair of the Department. (3 credits) |
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Valparaiso University
Department of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
113 Meier Hall
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Tel: 219.464.5341 • Fax: 219.464.5692 • e-mail
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