A student with no knowledge of German may take either German 506 or the
intensive course, German 604; German 604 may be followed by either 612 or the
sequence 312K and 312L. For qualified students, an intensive sequence
consisting of German 507R, 312R, and 312S is offered in the spring; an
accelerated sequence, German 506F, 507F, and 412F, is offered in the summer
session. Graduate students preparing for the doctoral reading examination may
take German 301 and 305.
Before enrolling for the first time in any other language offered in the
Department of Germanic Studies, all students with knowledge of that language,
however acquired, must be tested to determine the course for which they should
register. Information about placement tests is available from the departmental
undergraduate adviser.
Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three
lecture hours a week for one semester.
- 323E. Germanic Literature in Translation.
- Outstanding works of Germanic literature in cultural-historical
perspective. Topics include medieval literature, the Renaissance, classicism,
realism, modernism, exemplary writers, and genres. Taught in English. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment
of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May not be
counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine
semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing or consent of
instructor.
- Topic 1: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. Same as English 322 (Topic 7:
Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen), Scandinavian 373 (Topic 6: Isak
Dinesen/Karen Blixen), and Women's Studies 345 (Topic 13: Isak
Dinesen/Karen Blixen). English 323M (Topic 7: Isak Dinesen/Karen
Blixen) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Medieval German Chivalric Romance. Same as English 322 (Topic
8: Medieval German Chivalric Romance). English 323M (Topic 8:
Medieval German Chivalric Romance) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic
2) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Twentieth-Century German Shorter Prose. Same as English 322
(Topic 9: Twentieth-Century German Shorter Prose). English 323M (Topic
9: Twentieth-Century German Shorter Prose) and Germanic Civilization
323E (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen. Same as English 322 (Topic 19:
Hans Christian Andersen) and Scandinavian 373 (Topic 4: Hans
Christian Andersen). English 323M (Topic 19: Hans Christian
Andersen) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 4) may not both be
counted.
- 327E. Topics in Germanic Civilization.
- Examination of the broad spectrum of social and political life in
sociohistorical perspective; and an introduction to the life-style of cultures
investigated. Taught in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement
for any bachelor's degree. May not be counted toward a major in German.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule.
- Topic 1: Jewish Folklore. Same as American Studies 322 (Topic 1:
Jewish Folklore), Anthropology 325L (Topic 2: Jewish Folklore),
English 325L (Topic 2: Jewish Folkore), Middle Eastern Languages and
Cultures 341 (Topic 2: Jewish Folklore), and Slavic 324 (Topic 1:
Jewish Folklore). Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 1) and Oriental and
African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic: Jewish Folklore) may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours
of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for
others, upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Freud's Vienna. Same as English 322 (Topic 1: Freud's
Vienna), European Studies 361 (Topic 5: Freud's Vienna), and
Psychology 341K (Topic 1: Freud's Vienna). Only one of the following may
be counted: English 323M (Topic 1: Freud's Vienna), Germanic
Civilization 327E (Topic 2), 360E (Topic: Freud's Vienna).
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 3: Sociolinguistics of German-Speaking Society. Same as
Linguistics 373 (Topic 5: Sociolinguistics of German-Speaking Society).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 4: Medieval Life and Thought. Same as European Studies 361 (Topic
18: Medieval Life and Thought). Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
- 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Germanic
Civilization.
- This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at
another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Germanic Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an
exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary.
- 340E. Introduction to Germanic Civilization.
- Examination of the early Germanic peoples, their myths, religions,
migrations, from a cultural and historical perspective. Taught in English. May
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward
fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May
not be counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite: Varies with the
topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
- Topic 1: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth. Same as English
322 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), European
Studies 361 (Topic 6: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), and
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 8: Introduction to Germanic Religion and
Myth). English 323M (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and
Myth) and Germanic Civilization 340E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
- 360E. Seminar in Politics and Culture.
- Analysis of specific aspects of German, Swiss, Austrian, Netherlandic,
and/or Scandinavian historical, political, sociological, and intellectual
development. Taught in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement
for any bachelor's degree. May not be counted toward a major in German.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule.
- Topic 1: Reformation Theology. Same as English 322 (Topic 10:
Reformation Theology), History 366N (Topic 3: Reformation
Theology), and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 17: Reformation
Theology). English 323M (Topic 10: Reformation Theology) and
Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing.
Topic 2: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel. Same as English 322 (Topic
5: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 3:
Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel). Only one of the following may be
counted: English 323M (Topic: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel),
Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 2), Philosophy 320K (Topic: Cultural
Politics of Kant and Hegel). Prerequisite: For English majors, nine
semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.
- 361E. Cinema and Society.
- History and aesthetics of Germanic-language films related to Germanic and
world cultural movements. Selected films shown and discussed. Taught in
English. May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. May not be
counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any
bachelor's degree. May not be counted toward a major in German.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule.
- Topic 1: German Cinema through 1932. Same as English 322 (Topic 11:
German Cinema through 1932). English 323M (Topic 11: German Cinema
through 1932) and Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 1) may not both be
counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of
lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others,
upper-division standing.
Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933. Same as English 322 (Topic 12:
German Cinema since 1933) and European Studies 361 (Topic 17: German
Cinema since 1933). English 323M (Topic 12: German Cinema since
1933) and Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing.
Topic 3: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cinema. Same as English
322 (Topic 13: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cinema) and
European Studies 361 (Topic 2: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German
Cinema). English 323M (Topic 13: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German
Cinema) and Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing.
Topic 4: Literature in the New German Cinema. Same as English 322 (Topic
3: Literature in the New German Cinema) and European Studies 361 (Topic
1: Literature in the New German Cinema). English 323M (Topic 3:
Literature in the New German Cinema) and Germanic Civilization 361
(Topic 4) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors,
nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 5: German Women Filmmakers. Same as English 322 (Topic 14:
German Women Filmmakers), European Studies 361 (Topic 15: German
Women Filmmakers), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 5: German Women
Filmmakers). Only one of the following may be counted: English 323M (Topic
14: German Women Filmmakers), European Studies 361 (Topic: German
Women: Film/Filmmakers), Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 5), 361E (Topic:
German Women: Film/Filmmakers), Women's Studies 345 (Topic: German
Women: Film/Filmmakers). Prerequisite: For English majors, nine
semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing or consent of
instructor.
- 362E. Topics in Germanic Studies.
- Introduction to methodologies and area concentrations, such as feminist
criticism and literary criticism, in the field of Germanic studies. Taught in
English. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted
toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's
degree. May not be counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite:
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
- Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms. Same as English 322 (Topic 4:
Freudians and Feminisms), Philosophy 365 (Topic 1: Freudians and
Feminisms), Psychology 341K (Topic 2: Freudians and Feminisms), and
Women's Studies 345 (Topic 10: Freudians and Feminisms). Only one of the
following may be counted: English 323M (Topic 4: Freudians and
Feminisms), Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic 1), Philosophy 327 (Topic:
Freudians and Feminisms). Prerequisite: For English majors, nine
semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung. Same as English 322
(Topic 15: Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung). English 323M (Topic 15:
Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung) and Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic 2)
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester
hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for
others, upper-division standing.
Topic 3: The German Folktale and Fantasy Tale. Same as European Studies
361 (Topic 16: The German Folktale and Fantasy Tale).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
- 179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Germanic Civilization.
- Supervised individual instruction course in which students engage in
special studies necessary to expand their acquaintance with any subject in
Germanic civilization. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
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323.
Scandinavian Literature in Translation.
- Topics include modern Scandinavian literature and medieval Scandinavian
literature. Conducted in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement
for any bachelor's degree or toward a German major or minor.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
- Topic 1: Survey of Scandinavian Drama and Film.
Same as English 322 (Topic 16: Survey of Scandinavian Drama and Film).
Only one of the following may be counted: English 323M (Topic 16: Survey of
Scandinavian Drama and Film), 323M (Topic: Scandinavian Drama and
Film), Scandinavian 323 (Topic 1), 323 (Topic: Introduction to
Scandinavian Drama and Film).
Topic 2: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen. Same as English 322 (Topic 17:
Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen) and Women's Studies 345 (Topic 14:
Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen). Men and women in their public and
private lives. English 323M (Topic 17: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen)
and Scandinavian 323 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Women and Literature: European Tradition. Same as English 322
(Topic 6: Women and Literature: European Tradition) and Women's Studies
321 (Topic 4: Women and Literature: European Tradition). Scandinavian
323 (Topic 3) and Women's Studies 321 (Topic: Women and Literature:
England) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Saga, Novel, and Tale. Same as English 322 (Topic 28: Saga,
Novel, and Tale). English 323M (Topic: Saga, Novel, and Tale) and
Scandinavian 323 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
- 327. Topics in Scandinavian Culture.
- Various aspects of political and cultural development of Scandinavian
countries. Conducted in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the undergraduate foreign
language requirement. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
in the Course Schedule.
- Topic 9: Films of Ingmar Bergman. Same as English 322 (Topic 18:
Films of Ingmar Bergman). English 323M (Topic 18: Films of Ingmar
Bergman) and Scandinavian 327 (Topic 9) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
- 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Scandinavian.
- This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at
another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Germanic Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an
exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary.
- 335. Topics in Scandinavian Society.
- Conducted in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule.
- 358. Forms and Genres of Scandinavian Literature.
- Topics include Scandinavian prose, Scandinavian drama, and Scandinavian
poetry. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
- 369. Topics in Scandinavian Languages.
- Introduction to the phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, or
lexicography of the Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish languages. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
- 373. Topics in Scandinavian Literature.
- Study of selected writers and topics in Scandinavian literature. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
- Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen. Same as English 322 (Topic 19:
Hans Christian Andersen) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 4:
Hans Christian Andersen). English 323M (Topic 19: Hans Christian
Andersen) and Scandinavian 373 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 6: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. Same as English 322 (Topic 7:
Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen), Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 1: Isak
Dinesen/Karen Blixen), and Women's Studies 345 (Topic 13: Isak
Dinesen/Karen Blixen). English 323M (Topic 7: Isak Dinesen/Karen
Blixen) and Scandinavian 373 (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division
standing or consent of instructor.
- 179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Scandinavian Languages or
Literature.
- Supervised individual instruction course in which students engage in
special studies necessary to expand their acquaintance with any subject in
Scandinavian language or literature. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
- 679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
- Supervised individual research on a literary or linguistic problem,
culminating in an honors paper of some length. Must be taken for special honors
in addition to the major requirement. Conference course for two semesters.
Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing, six semester hours of
upper-division Scandinavian or consent of instructor, a University grade point
average of at least 3.00, and a grade point average in Scandinavian of at least
3.50; for 679HB, Scandinavian 679HA.