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Welcome to the courses page of the Department of Germanic Studies. Here you will find detailed listings of the courses available in the department for the upcoming semester.

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For a listing of Fall 2012 courses, please click here (Graduate Course Listing) & here(Undergraduate Course Listing)

Undergraduate

Beginning German I

G100 \\ 4 cr. IU Bloomington Bulletins

G100-G150 Beginning German I-II (4-4 cr.) P for G150: G100 with a minimum grade of C–. Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required. Credit given for only one of the following: G100-G150 or G105. I Sem., II Sem., SS.

Beginning German II

G150 \\ 4 cr.

Oral Practice - Write & Read I

G200 \\ 3 cr.

G200 Intermediate German I (3 cr.) P: G150 or G105 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Review of selected grammatical items. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G200 or G106. I Sem., II Sem., SS.

Oral Practice - Write & Read II

G250 \\ 3 cr.

G250 Intermediate German II (3 cr.) P: G200 with a minimum grade of C–. Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German. Students should not enroll in both G106 and G250. I Sem., II Sem., SS.

Fifth-Semester College German

G300 \\ 3 cr.

G300 Fifth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G250 or G106 with a minimum grade of C–. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German. I Sem., II Sem.

Intro to German Lit - Themes

G306 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes (3 cr.) P: G300 or equivalent. A & H Study of a single literary theme (such as music, generational conflict, love, revolution) as represented in two or more periods. Conducted in German.

Sixth-Semester College German

G330 \\ 3 cr.

G330 Sixth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: G300 with a minimum grade of C–. Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Conducted in German. Required for teacher certification. I Sem., II Sem.

Introduction to German Cultural History

G363 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC P: G300 or equivalent. A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context.

Conversational German

G375 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 375 Conversational German (3 cr.) P: G330. Emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Students are expected to increase their vocabularies, gain more accuracy in self-expression, and develop a sensitivity to appropriate usage. Texts for the course will include examples from contemporary German media. Assignments may include dialogues, skits, and parodies. Conducted in German.

Residential Workshop

G397 \\ 1-2 cr.

Honors Tutorial

G399 \\ 1-2 cr., 4 cr. max

G399 Honors Tutorial (1–2 cr., 4 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental honors advisor. Tutorial may be taken for 1 credit hour in conjunction with an upper-level course in which the student is concurrently enrolled, or independently for 2 credit hours under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated twice.

Advanced College German

G400 \\ 3 cr.

G400 Advanced College German (3 cr.) P: G330 with a minimum grade of C–. Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.

Perspectives on German Literature

G415 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 415 Perspectives on German Literature (3 cr.) CASE A&H P: G330 or equivalent. Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Literature and Society since 1945

G424 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 424 Literature and Society since 1945 (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC P: G330 or equivalent. Major public concerns as reflected in German literature since World War II. Literary art in its cultural and political context. Conducted in German. Credit given for only one of G424 or V406.

College Teaching Internship

G430 \\ 2 cr.

G430 College Teaching Internship (2 cr.) P: G330 and consent of director of undergraduate studies. Observation of and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate German course. Recommended for teacher certification candidates. Counts toward teacher certification but not toward 400-level concentration in German.

Intro to German Morphology

G458 3 cr.

GER–G 458 Introduction to German Morphology (3 cr.) CASE N&M P: G330 or equivalent. In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Conducted in German.

Individual Readings in Germanic Literature

G495 \\ 1-3 cr.; 6 cr. max

G495 Individual Readings in Germanic Literatures (German, Scandinavian, Netherlandic) (1–3 cr.; 6 cr. max.) P: Consent of departmental chairperson.

Advanced German Language Abroad

G496 \\ 1-6 cr.

G496 Advanced German Language Abroad (1–6 cr.) P: G330 or equivalent; acceptance into an Indiana-University approved overseas study program. Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Honors Thesis

G499 \\ 3 cr.

G499 Honors Thesis (3 cr.) P: G399 and consent of departmental honors advisor.

Tradition and Innovation in German Literature

E311 \\ 3 cr.

GER–E 311 Tradition and Innovation in German Literature (3 cr.) CASE A&H Major themes and ideas in prominent works of German literature (lyric, fiction, drama) in translation, selected from various historical periods. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E311 or G255.

German Cultural History

E322 \\ 3 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–E 322 German Cultural History (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E322 or G364.

Intro to Germanic Languages

E333 \\ 4 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–E 333 Introduction to the Germanic Languages (3 cr.) CASE S&H Introduction to the history, comparative structure, and geo-politics of the Germanic languages. Does not require specific background in general linguistics or knowledge of a particular language other than English.

Special Topics in Germanic Studies

E371 \\ 3 cr.

GER–E 371 Special Topics in Germanic Studies (1–3 cr.) Topics dealing with Germanic languages, literatures, and cultures. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Conducted in English.

Beginning Norwegian II

K150 \\ 4 cr.

GER–K 150 Beginning Norwegian II (4 cr.) P: K100 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduction to Norwegian literature and culture. Review of grammar and study of new grammatical topics. II Sem.

Intermediate Norwegian II

K250 \\ 3 cr.

GER–K 250 Intermediate Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K200 with a grade of C– or higher, or equivalent. Advanced reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion of literary and non-literary texts in cultural and historical contexts. Review of grammar. Conducted in Norwegian.

Topics in Scandinavian Culture

E362 \\ 3 cr.

GER–E 362 Topics in Scandinavian Culture (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in more recent historical periods. Discussions located within a comparative overview of political, economic, and social realms of the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in E362 and K350.

Individual Readings: Scandinavian Studies

K495 1-3 cr.

K495 Individual Readings in Scandinavian Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Scandinavian studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor.

Intensive Dutch II

N150 \\ 4 cr.

GER–N 150 Intensive Dutch II (4 cr.) P: N100 or consent of instructor. Completion of grammatical study begun in N100; continued stress on speaking Dutch on selected topics; rapid expansion of reading ability using literary and cultural materials.

Dutch Reading, Composition & Conversation II

N250 \\ 3 cr.

GER–N 250 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation II (3 cr.) P: N200 or consent of instructor. Further development of style and idiom in speaking and writing. Reading of novels. Oral and written practice on topics of contemporary Dutch life.

Advanced Dutch II

N330 \\ 3 cr.

GER–N 330 Advanced Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N300 with minimum grade of C–. Introduction to different levels of style and expression and to written argumentation in Dutch. Texts include various literary genres and form the basis for in-class discussion and for exercises designed to develop oral and written fluency. Conducted in Dutch.

The Golden Age of Dutch Culture

E342 \\ 3 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–E 342 The Golden Age of Dutch Culture (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC Rise of the Dutch Republic; impact on technology, shipping, global commerce, and finance. Politics, social developments, religion, ideas, and culture of the Dutch Golden Age. Vermeer, Spinoza, Grotius, and other artists and writers. Special attention to Rembrandt, and to what can be learned about his times from his work. Conducted in English. Credit given for only one of E342 or N450.

Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies

N495 \\ 1-3 cr.

N495 Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Individualized reading program in Netherlandic studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous course work with the same instructor.

Intermediate Yiddish II

Y250 \\ 3 cr.

GER–Y 250 Intermediate Yiddish II (3 cr.) P: Y200 or consent of instructor. Continuing development of active and passive skills. Additional new grammar concepts. Emphasis on development of reading skills and cultural knowledge through literary and journalistic texts including texts in nonstandardized orthographies. Taught in alternate years.

Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies

Y495 \\ 1-3 cr.

Y495 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, Culture (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Guided readings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Topics in Yiddish Literature

E351 \\ 3 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–E 351 Topics in Yiddish Literature (3 cr.) CASE A&H, CASE GCC Selected topics focusing on Yiddish fiction and drama (1810–1914) or twentieth-century Yiddish fiction, drama, and poetry. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic. Students may receive a maximum of 6 credit hours for any combination of E351, Y300, and CMLT-C 377

Graduate

Readings in German for Graduate Students

G492 \\ Undergraduate section - 4 cr.; Graduate section - 3 cr.

GER–G 492 Readings in German for Graduate Students (undergrad. 4 cr.; grad. 3 cr.) P: G491 or consent of department. II Sem., SS. Credit not given for G492 and G106, G200, or G250.

Introduction to Theories and Methodologies in the Study of German Literature and Culture

G503 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 503 Introduction to Theories and Methodologies in the Study of German Literature and Culture (3 cr.) Survey of critical approaches to the study of German literature and culture, with an emphasis on current theories and methodologies. Practical exploration of a selection of approaches through the discussion of selected literary or cultural materials.

Principles of German Morphology

G558 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 558 Principles of German Morphology (3 cr.) In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Relevance of German data to morphological theory.

Historical Study of German Literature I

G571 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 571 Historical Study of German Literature I (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period before 1600. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

Historical Study of German Literature III

G575 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 575 Historical Study of German Literature III (3 cr.) Historical treatment of a literary topic involving substantial developments within the time period between 1800 and 1900. Topics range from individual genres, types, or movements; to themes or ideas; to sociopolitical contexts of literature or its relationships to other art forms. May be repeated with different topic.

Film and Media: Special Topics

G627 3 cr.

GER–G 627 Film and Media: Special Topics (3 cr.) Special topics on any aspect of German-language film, media, interarts, and/or visual culture. May be repeated with a different topic.

Old Icelandic Literature

G636 \\ 3 cr.

GER–G 636 Old Icelandic Literature (3 cr.) P: G635 or equivalent. Medieval Icelandic poetic and prose literary texts; history of the literature. Some consideration of medieval Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish literature.

Individual Readings

G815 \\ 1-3 cr.

G815 Individual Readings (1-3 cr.) Guided readings in Germanic literature, linguistics, and culture. May be repeated.

Research Tutorial

G820 \\ 1-3 cr.

G820 Research Tutorial (1-3 cr.) Work under faculty supervision that results in a scholarly paper, lecture, translation, bibliography, syllabus, or comparable product. May be repeated for credit once with a different topic.

Seminar in German Literature

G825 \ 3-4 cr.

G825 Seminar in German Literature (var. 3-4 cr.; may be repeated)

Master's Project

G850 \\ 1 cr.

G850 Master's Project (1 cr.) Revision and oral defense of a substantial research paper originally written for a graduate course in Germanic Studies.

Research in German Literature

G875 \\ cr. arr.

G875 Research in German Literature (cr. arr.)

Research in German Linguistics

G885 \\ cr. arr.

G885 Research in Germanic Linguistics (cr. arr.)

Advanced Research

G901 \\ 3-6 cr.

Beginning Norwegian II

K502 \\ 3 cr.

GER–K 502 Beginning Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K501 with the grade of C– or higher or equivalent. Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduction to Norwegian literature and culture. Review of grammar and study of new grammatical topics.

Intermediate Norwegian II

K504 \\ 3 cr.

GER–K 504 Intermediate Norwegian II (3 cr.) P: K503 with the grade of C– or higher or equivalent. Advanced reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion of literary and non-literary texts in cultural and historical contexts. Review of grammar

Topics in Scandinavian Culture

K506 \\ 3 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–K 506 Topics in Scandinavian Culture (3 cr.) Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in the more recent historical periods. Discussions located within a comparative overview of political, economic, and social realms of the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Intensive Dutch II

N402 \\ 3 cr.

GER–N 402 Intensive Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N401 or consent of instructor. Completion of grammatical study begun in N401; continued stress on speaking Dutch on selected topics; rapid expansion of reading ability using literary and cultural materials.

Dutch Reading, Composition, & Conversation II

N404 \\ 3 cr.

GER–N 404 Dutch Reading, Composition, and Conversation II (3 cr.) P: N403 or consent of instructor. Further development of style and idiom in speaking and writing. Reading of novels. Oral and written practice on topics of contemporary Dutch life.

Advanced Dutch II

N506 \\ 3 cr.

GER–N 506 Advanced Dutch II (3 cr.) P: N505. Introduces students to different levels of style and expression and to written argumentation in Dutch. Texts also include various literary genres and form the basis of in-class discussion and for exercises designed to develop oral and written fluency. Conducted in Dutch

Individual Readings in German Studies

V815 \\ 1-8 cr.

V815 Individual Readings in German Studies (1-8 cr.; may be repeated)

Intermediate Yiddish II

Y504 \\ 3 cr.

GER–Y 504 Intermediate Yiddish II (3 cr.) P: Y503 or consent of instructor. Continuing development of active and passive skills. Additional new grammar concepts. Emphasis on development of reading skills and cultural knowledge through literary and journalistic texts, including texts in nonstandardized orthographies. Taught in alternate years

Topics in Yiddish Literature

Y505 \\ 3 cr. \\ 8 weeks course

GER–Y 505 Topics in Yiddish Literature (3 cr.)

Topics in Yiddish Culture

Y506 \\ 3 cr.

Y506 Topics in Yiddish Culture (3 cr.)

Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies

Y815 \\ 1-4 cr.

Y815 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4 cr.) Guided readings. May be repeated.