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GER100Y1
Introductory German I 104P

An intensive language course for students with no previous knowledge of German. Practice in comprehension, reading, writing and speaking. This course can be counted towards all programs in German.
Exclusion: OAC German, GER101H, 105Y

GER101H1
Introductory German: Continuation 52P

An intensive language course for students who have studied German, but who have not quite attained OAC level. Practice in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is equivalent to the Spring Term of GER100Y.
Exclusion: OAC German, GER100Y, 105Y

GER105H1

Reading German I (formerly GER 105Y) 39P
An introduction to reading and translating German scholarly and scientific texts with the aid of a dictionary. No previous knowledge of German necessary; basic grammar and pronunciation are taught.
Exclusion: OAC German, GER100Y, 101H, 105Y

GER106H1

Reading German II (formerly GER 105Y) 39P
A continuation of GER 105H.
Exclusion: OAC German, GER100Y, 101H, 105Y

GER150Y1
German Studies I: Germany and the Germans 52L, 20T

An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the contemporary cultural, social, economic, and political life of the German-speaking peoples in their historical and international context. This team-taught course demonstrates the diverse ways students may understand and interpret “things German”. Knowledge of German not required.

GER200Y1
Introductory German II 104P

Continuation of work done in GER100Y/101H. Expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary, practice in comprehension, translations, compositions, and conversation.
Exclusion: GER202Y
Prerequisite: GER100Y/101H, OAC German

GER204Y1
Introduction to German Literature 78S

An introduction to the study of German literature and literary concepts. Texts are chosen which are linguistically accessible to students who are still developing their reading skills and which are interesting and representative of a period or genre. Required for majors and specialists.
Prerequisite: OAC German or GER100Y/101H

GER232H1
German Drama in Translation 39S

Representative dramas of the 19th and 20th centuries by such authors as Büchner, Hauptmann, Wedekind, Kaiser, Brecht and Dürrenmatt are analyzed in depth and the dramatic forms highlighted. When available, a film version of the drama will be discussed. (Not offered 2000-01)

GER250Y1
German Studies II: Problems and Prospects 52L, 20T

An introduction to the broad themes of interest to Germans and their neighbours yesterday and today, including Germany’s evolving political system, the socio-cultural implications of Germany’s regional diversity, changes in the role of Germany in the world, and the reception of literary works written in the former East Germany. Knowledge of German not required but recommended.
Exclusion: GER235Y

GER260Y1
Yiddish 104P

Introduction to Yiddish language, literature, and culture, featuring intensive practice with a native speaker. The dialect taught is that of the text College Yiddish by Uriel Weinreich.

GER265Y1
Introductory Dutch 52L, 26P

For students with little or no previous knowledge of Dutch. Practice in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

GER299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.

GER300Y1
Intermediate German 78P

German at the intermediate level: extension of vocabulary, specific problems of grammar, practice in translation, essay-writing, reading and conversation. Students intending to specialize in German must take a second-year literature course as well. The Department reserves the right to place students in the appropriate course in the series GER202Y, 300Y, and 400Y.
Exclusion: GER303Y
Prerequisite: GER200Y/202Y

GER325H1
Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism

(formerly GER324Y) 39S
Characteristic themes and styles in the prose and drama of the late 19th century. Authors such as Fontane, Hauptmann and Hofmannsthal are studied. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: GER204Y

GER329H1
Enlightenment and Storm and Stress

(formerly GER328H) 39S
A selection of works from this highly influential period in German literature with emphasis on Lessing (Aufklärung), the early Goethe, Schiller and their young contemporaries (Sturm und Drang). Required for specialists. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER204Y

GER335H1
Contemporary German Literature: 1945 to the Present

(formerly GER435H) 39S
Prose and poetry since World War II, from the Stunde Null through the Restoration, the division of Germany, the political 60s and beyond, to questions of the place of the individual in our world today; works by such writers as Böll, Celan, Dürrenmatt, Frisch, Grass, Handke, Bobrowski, and Wolf. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: GER204Y

GER351H1
Cinema and Society: The Golden Age of German Cinema

(formerly GER351Y) 26S, 26P
A close study of German film from its origins, the development of Art Film and Expressionism with a sense for German history, culture and society. The course emphasizes the relationship between culture and cinematic representation and focuses on the cinematic term “the spectacle” and the concept of passing. Knowledge of German not required.
Exclusion: GER351Y

GER352H1
German Cinema as Political and Cultural Text

(formerly GER351Y) 26S, 26P
An investigation of cultural, political and institutional determinants in German film from 1945 to the present. This course concentrates on the relationship between culture and cinematic representation through an analysis of DEFA and GDR film, new German Cinema, and contemporary films. Knowledge of German not required.
Exclusion: GER351Y

GER360Y
Intermediate Yiddish

GER360Y1
Intermediate Yiddish 78P

Review of basic grammar, stylistics, study of short literary texts. Conducted in Yiddish.
Prerequisite: GER260Y

GER361Y1
Introduction to Yiddish Literature in Translation 78L

Yiddish literature from its beginnings to its flowering in the modern period. Writers such as Sholom Aleichem, Peretz, Glatstein, Grade and Singer are studied. (Yiddish optional).

GER365Y1
Intermediate Dutch 78P

Advanced grammar and syntax, vocabulary building, conversation, translation. Introduction to short literary and cultural texts. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER265Y

GER370Y1
Business German I 78P

An introduction to the use of German in the business context. Building on grammar and vocabulary knowledge already acquired, the course enables students to correspond and converse in basic business situations.
Prerequisite: GER200Y/202Y

GER398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details.

GER400Y1
Advanced German 78P

Study of idioms, translation, essay writing, reading, problems of grammar, and oral practice. The Department reserves the right to place students in the appropriate course in the series GER202Y, 300Y, and 400Y.
Prerequisite: GER300Y

GER415H1
The Structures of Modern German 39S

A systematic description of the phonology, lexicology, syntax, and semantics of present-day Standard German. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER300Y

GER416H1
The History of the German Language 39S

The development of German from its Indo-European origins to the present, together with the essentials of the cultural background. (Offered in alternate years)
Pre- or Co-requisite: GER300Y

GER426H1
Middle High German

(formerly GER326H) 39S
An introduction to the language, literature, and civilization of Mediaeval Germany. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER300Y

GER430H1
Romanticism

(formerly GER430Y/431H) 39S
Traces the development of Romantic thought from its origins to its culmination. (Offered in alternate years)
Exclusion: GER430Y/431H/432H
Prerequisite: GER324Y/two of GER325H/329H/335H

GER434H1
Modern German Literature: 1890-1945 39S

Prose and poetry from Naturalism and Neo-Romanticism at the turn of the century to Expressionism, Neue Sachlichkeit, Innere Emigration, and Exilliteratur, with works by such authors as Hauptmann, Hofmannsthal, Rilke, Benn, Musil, Broch, Mann, Kafka, and Hesse. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER324Y/two of GER325H/329H/335H

GER440H1/441H1/442H1/443H1
Senior Seminar 39S

The aim of this course is to stimulate students to engage in depth and/or breadth with certain topics chosen because of their inherent interest. (Not offered 2000-01)
Prerequisite: GER324Y/two of GER325H/329H/335H

GER451H1
Writing in German 39P

Advanced language practice with focus on writing continuous prose. Attention is given to a variety of styles, texts, and linguistic registers.
Prerequisite: GER300Y

GER460H1

Goethe and Schiller: Germany’s Literary Giants (formerly GER460Y) 39S
Goethe: poet and anti-theorist; Schiller: dramatist and theoretician - two very different writers, yet each achieved major standing both nationally and internationally. Selected works are examined in the context of their relevance both then and now. (Offered in alternate years)
Exclusion: GER460Y
Prerequisite: GER324Y/two of GER325H/329H/335H

GER461Y1
Advanced Yiddish 78P

Advanced reading, writing, vocabulary and conversation. Study of poetry, short fiction, and memoir literature by leading authors such as Halpern, Margolin Opatoshu, Sholem Aleichem and I.I. Singer. Selected advanced grammatical topics presented in conjunction with the study of texts. Conducted entirely in Yiddish.
Prerequisite: GER360Y or permission of instructor

GER470Y1
Business German II 78S

Intensive development of the linguistic skills needed in the context of a German business environment.
Prerequisite: GER370Y or permission of instructor

GER490H1
Independent Study TBA

A reading and research project in Germanic literature or linguistics.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department to be obtained by May 1st for the Fall Term; by November 1st for the Spring Term.

GER491Y1
Individual Studies 78S

A scholarly project chosen by the student and supervised by a member of the staff. The form of the project and the manner of its execution are determined in consultation with the supervisor. All project proposals should be submitted by June 1.