Chen, Zu-yan, Assistant Professor of Chinese, PhD, 1989, University of Wisconsin at Madison: Chinese literature. (1987)*
Heyer, Elfriede A. , Associate Professor Emerita of German, PhD, 1977, Washington University: 18th century German literature and theory. (1977)
Majer, Ingeborg, Assistant Professor of German, PhD, 1988, University of Texas: Comparative literature and German; cinema and WomenÕs studies. (1996)
Morewedge, Rosmarie Thee, Associate Professor of German and Department Chair, PhD, 1974, University of California at Los Angeles: Medieval literature, folklore, literary criticism, pedagogy. (1969)
Sato, Natsu, Instructor, MA, 1994, Indiana University: Applied linguistics and speech communication. (1995)
Snyder, William H., Professor of German and Linguistics, PhD, 1964, University of Tübingen: Comparative linguistics, Germanic languages, Sanskrit. (1966)
Tittler, Nancy, Lecturer in Russian, PhD, 1981, Yale University. (1981)
Weigand, Paul, Emeritus Professor of German, PhD, 1949, New York University: German classical period. (1948)
Wells, Lawrence, Associate Professor of German, PhD, 1969, Ohio State University: 18th and 19th century German literature, pedagogy. (1970)
Zhang, Hong, Lecturer in Chinese, MM, State University of New York at Binghamton: Voice. (1990)
Adjunct Faculty
Davies, Diana, Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, 1995, University of Rochester: Comparative literature, Russian literature. (1993)
Grünzweig, Walter, Adjunct Professor of German, PhD, 1984, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz: American studies and German. (1988)
Maierhofer, Robert, Adjunct Assistant Professor of German. Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz: American studies and German. (1996)
Mallinson, Chai-Kyou, Adjunct Lecturer of Music and Korean, MA, 1970, State University of New York at Binghamton: Accompanist, piano. (1974)
One course in either art, music, or theater Two upper division courses in European history One course in philosophy Requirements for Double Major The requirements for a double major in German and in another discipline are: Nine German courses at the 200 level or above. GERM 221, 222, 321 and the teaching practicum (GERM 491 or 492) may be counted once toward the major. Three courses (12 credits) must be in literature and may be counted only once. Only one German literature course taught in English (GERM 241) can be counted toward the double major.
GERM 101. ELEMENTARY GERMAN I
Basic vocabulary, essentials of grammar, graded readings, oral work,
listening comprehension, use of language cassettes. Normally offered fall
only.
GERM 102. ELEMENTARY GERMAN II
Continuation of GERM 101. Prerequisite: GERM 101, or one year of high
school German, or equivalent. Language cassettes. Normally offered spring
only.
GERM 121. ELEMENTARY GERMAN CONVERSATION I
every fall, 2 credits
Informal instruction and practice in colloquial German only for students
concurrently enrolled in GERM 101. Emphasis on speaking and comprehension,
using speech patterns introduced in GERM 101 and practical vocabulary of
daily communication.
GERM 122. ELEMENTARY GERMAN CONVERSATION II
every spring, 2 credits
Informal instruction and practice in colloquial German only for students
concurrently enrolled in GERM 102 or 103. Continuation and expansion of
skills acquired in GERM 102. Prerequisite: GERM 101.
GERM 197. ELEMENTARY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Transitional course from first- to second-year German, allowing for
independent work (computer-assisted instruction, comprehension exercises,
readings, use of audio-visual materials, etc.) under regular faculty supervision.
GERM 203. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
Continued development of language skills introduced in GERM 101 and
102. Emphasis on comprehension (listening and reading) and speech production
(speaking and writing). Some grammar review and introduction to business
and technical German. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or 103 or equivalent.
GERM 204. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
Continued development of language skills using a variety of written
and aural texts of intermediate difficulty. Emphasis on reading and speaking.
Some discussion of grammar as well as business and technical German. Prerequisite:
GERM 203 or equivalent.
GERM 210. GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
every other year
Study of history and culture of Germany, beginning with political and
religious consequences of the Reformation and concluding with post World
War II Germany. Basic understanding of political, social, religious forces
and ideas that shaped civilization in Germany. Readings and lectures in
English.
GERM 221. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN CONVERSATION I
every fall, 2 credits
Informal instruction and practice in colloquial German. Primarily for
students who have completed GERM 102 or 103. Discussion based on variety
of cultural, commercial and some technical materials provides practice
in more advanced conversational speech patterns and vocabulary. Prerequisite:
GERM 102, 103, or equivalent.
GERM 222. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN CONVERSATION II
every spring, 2 credits
Continuation of GERM 221, primarily for students who have completed
GERM 203 or 221. Discussion based on variety of cultural, commercial, and
some technical materials; provides oral practice in German idioms and more
advanced vocabulary. Prerequisites: GERM 203 and 221, or equivalent.
GERM 230. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN CULTURE
2 credits
Courses dealing with particular aspects of German culture, such as
cultural geography, religious institutions, gender construction/educational
systems, Third Reich in postwar literature. Lectures and readings as announced
in German or English.
GERM 241. TOPICS IN GERMAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE IN TRANSLATION
Study of authors, works, films, periods, genres, and/or themes from
German-speaking literature and culture after 1700. Lecture and discussion.
May be repeated for credit.
GERM 280. INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERARY INTERPRETATION
2 credits
Techniques for reading and discussing German literature. Discussion
of style, symbol, metaphor, imagery, structure, plot, and genre. Discussion
and written work based on shorter selections (prose, narrative, poetry,
drama) by major authors. Prerequisite: GERM 204 or equivalent.
GERM 297. INTERMEDIATE INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Independent reading course for students who have either completed or
are currently enrolled in GERM 203 or 204. Several written reports on the
readings and/or a final examination.
GERM 305. ADVANCED READING AND COMPOSITION I
every fall
Short readings in German from many areas, literary and non-literary,
with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition, writing practice, listening comprehension.
Practical problems of German grammar, syntax, style. Discussion and group
work. Prerequisite: GERM 204 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Closed
to returning Graz students. Three hours per week.
GERM 306. ADVANCED READING AND COMPOSITION II
every spring, variable credit
Continuation of GERM 305 with heavy emphasis on composition and stylistics.
Prerequisite: GERM 305 or equivalent.
GERM 321. ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN
2 credits Informal instruction and practice in managing conversations
in German, topics of discussion based on issues significant in the contemporary
public domain of German-speaking countries. Open to anyone with intermediate
level proficiency in German.
GERM 380. TOPICS IN GERMAN LITERATURE
variable credit
Study of particular periods (Middle Ages, romanticism, postwar literature),
genres (drama, Iyric, novel), themes (search for identity, the grotesque,
feminism/death and rebirth), larger single works (SchillerÕs Wallenstein,
GoetheÕs Faust, FontaneÕs Effi Briest, Thomas MannÕs
Buddenbrooks), or authors and works (KellerÕs novellas, RilkeÕs
poetry, HauptmannÕs plays). May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
GERM 204, 280, or equivalent.
GERM 395. INTERNSHIP
Topic determined by student and faculty member.
GERM 398. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Advanced independent work for students who have completed GERM 305
or equivalent.
GERM 480. SEMINAR IN GERMAN STUDIES
Special topics in German language, literature, and culture. Research
paper required. May be repeated for credit if topic differs. Intended primarily
for junior and senior German majors. Required for high honors. Prerequisite:
junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
GERM 491. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING GERMAN
every fall
Language teaching experience (teaching GERM 121 and 122, Elementary
Conversation) supplemented with in-class guidance, weekly pedagogical seminar
sessions, visitations in classes taught by faculty and apprentice teachers,
self-evaluation of teaching performance. Prerequisite: ordinarily study
abroad and consent of department.
GERM 492. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING GERMAN
every spring
More advanced language teaching experience for apprentice teachers
teaching GERM 122 under supervision of departmental faculty. Apprentice
teachers will continue to receive regular instruction in language pedagogy.
Prerequisite: ordinarily study abroad and consent of department.
GERM 497. SENIOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Independent study under direct supervision of faculty member. Prior
to registration, student must consult proposed supervisor, receive approval
of subject of study and of course credit. Prerequisite: consent of department.
GERM 707. RESEARCH SKILLS: READING GERMAN TEXTS
spring, variable credit
Instruction in decoding German texts. Focus on building comprehension;
stress on vocabulary, syntax, and structure. Graduate students will be
expected to translate texts approved by their departmental director of
graduate studies.
RUSS 101. ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I
every fall
Introduction to basic vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis on speaking,
oral comprehension, and reading. This course is appropriate for freshmen.
Not for native speakers. Five hours a week.
RUSS 102. ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II
every spring Continuation of RUSS 101. Not for native speakers. Five
hours a week.
RUSS 121. BASIC CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN I
every fall, 2 credits Informal instruction and practice in colloquial
Russian for students concurrently enrolled in RUSS 101. Emphasis on speaking
and comprehension, using speech patterns introduced in RUSS 101 and practical
vocabulary of daily communication. Not for native speakers.
RUSS 122. BASIC CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN II
every spring, 2 credits
Informal instruction and practice in colloquial Russian for students
concurrently enrolled in RUSS 102. Continuation and expansion of skills
acquired in RUSS 102. Prerequisite: RUSS 101. Not for native speakers.
RUSS 131. RUSSIAN CIVILIZATION
Course taught in English. Examination of the development of Russian
culture from the beginnings a thousand years ago to the fall of the Romanov
dynasty and the revolution of 1917. Discussion of artifacts of Russian
culture: folklore, religious, literary, and philosophical texts, art, architecture,
music, dance, rituals, and social conventions.
RUSS 203. INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I
every fall Completion of basic grammar and learning the language of
everyday life. This course is appropriate for freshmen. Not for native
speakers. Four hours a week. Prerequisite: RUSS 102, two years of high
school Russian, or equivalent.
RUSS 204. INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II
every spring Continuation of intermediate Russian emphasizing conversation,
conclusion of basic grammar, reading and retelling of selected materials.
Four hours a week. Not for native speakers. Prerequisite: RUSS 203 or equivalent.
RUSS 221. INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN I
every fall, 2 credits
Informal instruction and practice in colloquial Russian. Primarily
for students who have completed RUSS 102 and are currently enrolled in
RUSS 203. Discussion based on variety of cultural materials. Provides practice
in more advanced conversational speech patterns and vocabulary. Prerequisite:
RUSS 102.
RUSS 222. INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN II
every spring, 2 credits
Continuation of RUSS 221. Primarily for students who have completed
RUSS 203 and 221 and are currently enrolled in RUSS 204. Discussion based
on variety of cultural materials provides oral practice in Russian idioms
and more advanced vocabulary. Prerequisites: RUSS 203 and 221.
RUSS 240. INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION I
Development of 19th-century Russian literature, from romanticism to
symbolism. Analysis of works by major authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, Lermontov,
Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Lecture and discussion.
RUSS 241. INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION II
Development of Russian literature during and after the Soviet era.
Analysis of prose works by major authors such as Babel, Bulgakov, Pasternak,
Solzhenitsyn, Nabokov, Tolstaya. Lecture and discussion.
RUSS 297. INTERMEDIATE INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Independent reading course for students who have either completed or
are currently enrolled in RUSS 203 or 204. Several written reports on the
readings and/or final examination.
RUSS 305. ADVANCED READING AND COMPOSITION I
every fall
Acquisition of substantial vocabulary from various aspects of daily
life: description of surroundings, character traits, interpersonal relations,
cops and robbers, etc. Intensive speaking and writing practice, focus on
developing a Russian writing style. Three hours a week. Prerequisite: RUSS
204 or equivalent. Not for native speakers.
RUSS 306. ADVANCED READING AND COMPOSITION II
Continuation of RUSS 305 with similar emphasis on reading, writing,
and retelling skills. Additional focus on understanding Russian news media,
including newspapers and broadcasts. Prerequisite: RUSS 305 or equivalent.
Not for native speakers.
RUSS 380. TOPICS IN RUSSIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
variable credit
Studies of particular authors, periods, genres, aspects of Russian
culture. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Prerequisite: varies
according to topic.
RUSS 492. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING COLLEGE RUSSIAN
variable credit
Independent study through teaching in a particular course in Russian.
Various assignments closely directed by instructor in that course, including
development of syllabi and other course materials; construction and reading
of examinations; lecturing and/or discussion leadership; laboratory supervision,
and academic counseling of students. May be repeated for total of no more
than 8 credits. Credit may not be earned in conjunction with course in
which student is concurrently enrolled. Does not satisfy major or all college
requirements. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department. P/F
only.
RUSS 497. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Independent study under direct supervision of faculty member. Prior
to registration, student must consult proposed supervisor and receive approval
of subject.
CHIN 101. ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
every fall
Foundation course aimed at enabling students to communicate in Chinese
for everyday purposes. Introduction to Chinese characters. For students
with no previous formal training in Chinese. Five hours per week.
CHIN 102. ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
every spring
Continuation of CHIN 101 with emphasis on formal mastery of basic sentence
patterns, with practice in usage for real-life situations. Five hours per
week.
CHIN 111. ELEMENTARY WRITTEN CHINESE
every fall, 2 credits
Designed for students with some background in conversational Chinese
(Mandarin, Cantonese, or other dialects) who require instruction in learning
to write Chinese characters and in Chinese grammar. Students with no prior
formal language instruction in Chinese are eligible for this course. Upon
completing this class, students may enroll in CHIN 102. Prerequisite: Knowledge
of conversational Chinese and consent of instructor.
CHIN 202. SINGING CHINESE
Language acquisition and music appreciation through songs. Emphasis
on diction, voice projection, and language expression through singing practice.
Analysis of cultural background and stylistic features in song lyrics.
Students learn 25-30 Chinese songs, including art songs, folk songs, and
popular songs from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
CHIN 203. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I
every fall
Third semester course in the Chinese language. Completes study of first
1,000 words and all main grammar points continued from CHIN 101 and 102.
Four hours per week.
CHIN 204. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
every spring
Fourth semester course in the Chinese language. Emphasis on reading,
with continued spoken language exercise. Practice reading newspapers. Four
hours per week.
CHIN 241. CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Survey of Chinese literature from 12th-century BC through 19th century
AD, dealing with major writings of each period, their aesthetic and formal
components and cultural/historic contexts. Equal emphasis on evolution
of poetry genres and development of story themes, supplemented with background
in Chinese theories of literature and comparative study between Chinese
and Western literature. Knowledge of Chinese language not required.
CHIN 305. ADVANCED CHINESE I
Development of overall language proficiency through extensive reading,
with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition, oral expression, and writing practice.
Texts include screenplays and short stories. Discussion in Chinese. Prerequisite:
CHIN 204 or equivalent.
CHIN 350. BUSINESS CHINESE
Introduction to Chinese business language. Equal emphasis on oral communication
in Chinese in business context as well as reading printed material that
focuses on commerce and economics. Class conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite:
CHIN 305 or equivalent.
CHIN 491. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING CHINESE
every fall
Language teaching experience supplemented with in-class guidance, visits
in faculty-taught classes, pedagogical discussion with faculty and self-evaluation
of teaching performance. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department.
P/F only.
CHIN 492. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING CHINESE
every spring
More advanced language teaching experience supplemented with in-class
guidance, visits in faculty-taught classes, pedagogical discussion with
faculty and self-evaluation of teaching performance. Prerequisite: consent
of instructor and department. P/F only.
Korean
KOR 101. ELEMENTARY KOREAN I
fall
Course is designed to give the student a beginning knowledge of Hangul
through the study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The major objective
is to prepare the student for the more advanced grammar and, especially,
communicational skills in Korean language study. Students who possess slight
conversational skills in Korean but require basic instruction in learning
to read and write Hangul will be admitted.
KOR 102. ELEMENTARY KOREAN II
spring
Continuation of KOR 101. Course is designed to give the student a basic
knowledge of Hangul through the study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
The major objective is to prepare the student for more advanced grammar
and, especially, to develop communicational skills in Korean. Not for native
speakers.
KOR 203. INTERMEDIATE KOREAN I
fall Third semester course in the Korean language designed to develop
reading and listening comprehension, conversation, and writing skill through
the introduction of complex grammatical structures and idioms. For students
who have taken KOR 102 or have equivalent exposure to Korean.
KOR 204. INTERMEDIATE KOREAN II
spring
Fourth semester course in Korean language, with continued emphasis
on reading, writing, conversation, and listening comprehension. Materials
will include folk songs (sung with the instructor) and text from Korean
literature. For students who have taken KOR 203 or have equivalent exposure
to Korean.
Japanese
JPN 101. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
every faII Foundation course in the Japanese language, including listening
comprehension exercises, structured conversation, reading, grammar study.
Introduction to Japanese characters. For students with no previous formal
training in Japanese. Five days per week.
JPN 102. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II
every spring
Continuation of JPN 101 with emphasis on listening comprehension, structured
conversation, reading, grammar study, practice writing Japanese characters.
Five days per week.
JPN 203. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
every fall
Third-semester course in the Japanese language, including reading,
listening comprehension, conversation, grammar study, writing Japanese
characters. For students who have taken JPN 102 or have an equivalent exposure
to Japanese. Four hours per week.
JPN 204. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Instruction in learning to read and write 200 new kanji. Continued
emphasis on basic grammar. Development of conversational ability and listening
comprehension. Introduction to levels of discourse. Prerequisite: JPN 203
or equivalent.
JPN 305. ADVANCED JAPANESE I
Reading of texts in various disciplines, as basis for oral practice,
composition, analysis of more complex aspects of the language, and acquisition
of substantial vocabulary.
JPN 306. ADVANCED JAPANESE II
Continuation of skill development begun in JPN 305. Reading of texts
in various disciplines as basis for oral practice, composition, analysis
of more complex aspects of the language, and acquisition of substantial
vocabulary. Prerequisite: JPN 305 or consent of instructor.
JPN 491. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING JAPANESE
every fall
Language teaching experience in elementary Japanese supplemented with
in-class guidance, pedagogical seminar sessions, visits in classes taught
by faculty and apprentice teachers, self-evaluation of teaching performance.
Prerequisite: consent of department.
JPN 492. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING JAPANESE
every spring
More advanced language teaching experience for apprentice teachers
teaching Japanese under supervision of departmental faculty. Prerequisite:
consent of department.