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FYW-1299 Samurai: Real and Imagined History FYW (First Year Writing) The idea that samurai were brave warriors with a strict honor code who served their lords with undying loyalty has captured the imagination of many different audiences from premodern to modern Japan and across the world but how does this imagined ideal relate to the real warriors who lived and (occasionally) fought in Japan? Students will discuss themes such as orientalism gender and nationalism in considering samurai as both real people of the past and also creations of various imaginations. 4 |
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FYW-1300 Politics and the Good Life FYW (First Year Writing) What is happiness? What is good citizenship? Are the two compatible? “Happiness Persuasion and Politics” will introduce students to these basic questions of human life and political philosophy. It will also introduce them to the practice of college-level writing using an approach derived from classical rhetoric. Classical rhetoric raises many of the most basic questions writers face in every context; our exploration of it will help prepare students to write well across the disciplines. 4 |
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FYW-1301 Body-Snatching: Corpses Medicine and Society FYW (First Year Writing) This course examines the body broadly construed. How do we contextualize the body and corpse? In what ways did physicians scientists and citizens interact with and understand the body in light of the role of anatomy in Western medicine? This course explores the social cultural anatomical and medical significance of the body. Using case studies students will analyze the connections between society and the body and will use these themes to develop their writing & analysis skills. 4 |
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FYW-1302 Design Thinking and Writing FYW (First Year Writing) How do designers understand the people for whom they are designing develop their designs and use writing to communicate their work? In this course we will learn about and explore the design process read design researchers and practitioners writing about their work for different audiences and write about our own research and design work for these different audiences. 4 |
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FYW-1303 ESP Issues in Star Wars FYW (First Year Writing) For decades, Star Wars has not only entertained the minds of children and adults but also raised many interesting academic questions: Were the rebels morally justified in destroying the Death
Star? Are droids capable of thought? Do the Star Wars movies have a political agenda? In this course, students will use Star Wars as a vehicle to analyze ethical, political, and social issues,
and develop their own original arguments to address such issues from the Star Wars universe. 4 credits |
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FYW-1304 Laws in American Life FYW (First Year Writing) How and why is law created? Students learn how social, economic, and political changes and pressures create law (for good or ill). Readings include case studies of historical contexts and
the way laws shape social and economic class, political activity, and human flourishing. Requirements may include a comparative event analysis, an investigative news report, an interview with a historical figure, an investigative news report, and a research project on the consequences of legislation. 4 credits |
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FYW-1305 Uncovering Secrets of the Universe FYW (First Year Writing) What are matter and energy? What is the nature of space and time? What is the nature of knowledge? Are there limits on what can be known about the natural world? In this course students will read
and discuss articles focused on questions like these while learning to describe, explain, analyze, and argue physics concepts in short essays. In addition, students will reflect on their own experience of science while studying the lives and work of men and women who were/are active physicists. 4 credits |
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FYW-1306 Food and Identity in Latin America FYW (First Year Writing) Readings, assignments, and class discussions examine how food shapes identity in Latin America. In addition to studying the history of certain key crops, cuisines, and cultures, students will learn
interpretative tools that help decode identity constructs such as race and gender. All work will be in English. 4 credits |
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FYW-1307 Comics: The Ninth Art FYW (First Year Writing) This course is an interdisciplinary seminar in comics studies, designed to introduce students to the comics art form, and to several of the academic disciplines that study it. Students will
develop critical thinking skills through a number of writing projects, both short and long. 4 credits |
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FYW-1308 Visualizing China: Tradition, Revolution FYW (First Year Writing) The seminar examines the cultural shift in China over the past century. Intersecting with CHN-240 on Chinese Civilization, the seminar examines the cultural transformation of modern China primarily through visual culture in various forms. Analytical strategies of visual culture will be introduced. The seminar will assign three short writing assignments and one final research
project exploring the divergent and often competing ways Chinese people visualize ”traditional China.” 4 credits |
French |
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FRN-110 Elementary French I Prerequisite: appropriate placement Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structure necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French. An appreciation of French-speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits. |
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FRN-115 Intensive Elementary French Prerequisite: appropriate placement Designed to prepare students with some background in French for the first intermediate level course. One semester equivalent of the elementary sequence. 4 credits. |
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FRN-120 Elementary French II GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY Prerequisite: FRN-110 Continuation of the skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) developed in French 111, with increased emphasis on vocabulary expansion, idiomatic expression, and cultural differences. 4 credits. 4 credits. |
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FRN-201 Intermediate French I GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: FRN-115 or FRN-120 Continuation of the development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding the reading and writing skills using materials of a literary or cultural nature. 4 credits. |
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FRN-210 Introduction to French Readings GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: FRN-201 Builds upon and further enhances the basics developed through the first intermediate course. Reading numerous short works of fiction and nonfiction and through discussions and short written assignments in French, expanding the critical listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and cultural skills necessary for further study. 4 credits. |
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FRN-214 French Conversation GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: FRN-201 Intense oral practice focusing on practical daily use as well as discourse on Francophone cultures and events with an emphasis on current, everyday speech. A variety of sources are used to develop listening and communication skills; improve fluency in speaking French; build vocabulary; and familiarize students with appropriate linguistic register. An introduction to French phonetics is included. 4 credits. |
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FRN-215 French Composition GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: FRN-201 Development of advanced writing skills in French with emphasis on advanced grammar structures, organization, idiomatic expressions, vocabulary building, and rhetorical strategies. A variety of sources are used to refine the ability to write in different genres for different occasions. 4 credits. |
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FRN-220 French Civilization Prerequisite: FRN-201 Survey of the culture and civilization of France and, to a lesser extent, other parts of the French-speaking world. Areas of study include history, geography, politics, the arts, and daily life. 4 credits. |
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FRN-221 Contemporary French Culture Prerequisite: FRN-201 Overview of contemporary France through a thematic approach to such topics as geography, demography, lifestyles and cultural patterns. Examination of the influence of France and Francophone nations within the global community. 4 credits. |
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FRN-265 French Language House Prerequisite: at least one French course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house. Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television helps focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to French society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. French is used for all discussions and written work. 2 credits. |
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FRN-266 French Language House Prerequisite: at least one French course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house. Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television help focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to French society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. French is used for all discussions and written work. 2 credits. |
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FRN-301 Travel Study French Language Prerequisite: A course in French numbered 214 or greater Emphasis on idiomatic expression in speech and writing. Part of the study away curriculum in France. 4 credits. |
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FRN-305 Advanced French Oral and Written Expression Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 214 or greater Advanced study to perfect spoken and written French. Emphasis is on sustained expository, persuasive and rhetorical communication; on advanced grammar usage and syntax; and on precision in the production of phonemes and intonational patterns. 4 credits. |
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FRN-307 French for the Business World Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 215 or greater This course equips students with language and cultural skills within the context of the French-speaking business world. Focus is placed on developing global competence in order to prepare students for potential career plans involving the use of French professionally. 4 credits. |
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FRN-310 Travel Study 20th Century French Drama GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 214 or greater Part of the study abroad curriculum in France. Survey of twentieth century French drama, both as literature and spectacle, including selected works of Montherlant, Claudel, Anouilh, Giraudoux, Sartre, and Camus. Part of the study away curriculum in France. 4 credits. |
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FRN-320 Travel Study French Civilization Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 214 or greater Cultural history of France, including history, politics, geography, the arts, architecture, and daily life. On-site visits (museums, monuments, cathedrals, etc.). Part of the study away curriculum in France. 2 credits. |
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FRN-321 Contemporary Senegal Prerequisite: FRN-201 An interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Senegal. 2 credits. |
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FRN-322 Francophone Culture in Senegal Prerequisite: FRN-321 Lectures, literary readings, and visits to areas of cultural interest to familiarize participants with contemporary Senegalese cultural life. Research on a cultural topic will culminate in a written project. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits. |
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FRN-325 French Architecture in Context GER: VP (Visual & Performing Arts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 214 or greater An understanding of French architectural monuments as the expression of the esthetic, religious, political and cultural values of the era that shaped them. Paris and Versailles are a particular focus. Taught in French with the assistance of on-site guides and art historians. Part of the study away curriculum in France. 4 credits. |
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FRN-330 Short Fiction in French Analysis of Texts (TA) A course in French numbered 215 or greater This course is an introduction to short fiction written in French world-wide. Students will read a selection of texts ranging from medieval fables to contemporary short stories and analyze these works for their formal and thematic qualities. 4 |
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FRN-331 French Literature and Civilization I: Middle Ages and Renaissance GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 215 or greater An interdisciplinary introduction to French civilization, literature and fine arts from their beginnings to 1600. 4 credits. |
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FRN-332 French Literature and Civilization Ii: Classicism and Enlightenment GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 215 or greater An interdisciplinary introduction to French civilization, literature and fine arts from 1600 to 1800. 4 credits. |
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FRN-333 French Literature and Civilization Iii: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 215 or greater An interdisciplinary introduction to French civilization, literature and fine arts of the 19th and 20th centuries, including authors of the Francophone world. 4 credits. |
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FRN-334 Visions of the Cosmos UQ (Ultimate Questions) A course in French numbered 215 or greater. An exploration of how nonfiction writing in the French language has shaped the search for truth about the universe, in philosophy, theology, and science, from the 13th through the 21st centuries. 4 credits |
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FRN-405 Introduction to French Linguistics GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater A descriptive analysis of the French language from the smallest linguistic units to the largest units – from sounds, words, and sentences to discourse. Topics include: the historical development of the French language, standard vs. non-standard French, language variation and sociological factors affecting language use. 4 credits. |
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FRN-410 French Literature of Louis XIV GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Study of selected works of the principal literary figures of the seventeenth century in France. Emphasis on classical drama; also includes short prose works and poetry. 4 credits. |
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FRN-411 French Literature of the Enlightenment GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Introduction to the literature of the eighteenth century (1715-89), including essay, theater and prose fiction. Works by authors such as Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Beaumarchais and Laclos. 4 credits. |
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FRN-415 French Romanticism GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Selected works of the principal literary figures of the first half of the nineteenth century in France. Poetry, prose fiction, and drama included. 4 credits. |
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FRN-417 French Naturalism GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Study of selected works of the principal literary figures of the second half of the nineteenth century in France. Poetry, prose fiction, and drama included. 4 credits. |
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FRN-420 20th Century French Novel GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Study of the major works and authors of twentieth century prose fiction in France. 4 credits. |
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FRN-421 20th Century French Drama and Poetry Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater Survey of the major developments, both theoretical and practical, in French drama and poetry since 1913. Readings include plays by such representative dramatists as Giraudoux, Salacrou, Sartre, Ionesco and Beckett. Among poets considered are Valery, Apollinaire, St. John Perse, and the early Surrealists. 4 credits. |
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FRN-430 Studies in French Literature TA (Analysis of Texts); WR (Writing/Research Intensive) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater In-depth focus on a period, movement, author, genre, or theme. Possible topics might include the French lyric tradition, exoticism, narratives of childhood, etc. May be repeated for credit based on change of topic. May be repeated for credit based on change of topic. 4 credits. |
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FRN-435 Literatures in French: Writing Across Worlds GER: WR (Writing-Research Intensive), TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WC (World Cultures) Prerequisite: any first year writing seminar and a course in French numbered 300 or greater Exploration of contemporary literary productions (from late 20th century to today) in French of non-French authors. Special focus on the literary representation of experiences of migration and exile. This course is taught in French. 4 credits. |
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FRN-445 African Novel in French GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WC (World Cultures) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater The major African authors writing in French. Attention given to the early relevance of negritude, colonial and postcolonial issues, the emergence of African women writers in French, and contemporary perspectives in recent works. Emphasis on the literary representation of tradition, society and culture in the francophone African fiction. 4 credits. |
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FRN-450 History of France GER: HA (Historical Analysis of Human Interactions) Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater A chronological survey of the history of France from approximately 1000 to the present. Topics will include but not be limited to history, geography, politics, and the arts. 4 credits. |
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FRN-465 French Cinema Visual and Performing Arts (VP) Writing/Research Intensive (WR) Prerequisite: Two courses at the level of French 210 or above The course is a survey of French and Francophone cinema from the 1920s era of silent film to the present day. Students will explore the historical context of each era, and become familiar with the principal film genres, directors and actors. Work for the course is designed to train students in higher-level analytical writing in the service of the appreciation and interpretation of film as an art form. 4 credits. |
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FRN-470 Senior Seminar in French Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 300 or greater The opportunity to address a topic, period, author, or genre in depth. The student is provided a chance to synthesize the experience of previous course work in a research project. 4 credits. |
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FRN-503 Individualized Internship Individualized internships are typically developed by seniors and juniors and approved by a faculty member in the French section. General objectives for the internship experience are to provide exceptional French students with an opportunity to use French language skills in a professional setting and to offer students additional preparation and training for future endeavors. In addition, students, together with
their on site supervisor and faculty sponsor, will develop a list of objectives for the specific internship, maintain a log and reflective journal, meet weekly with the faculty member in person or virtually, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in French for their faculty supervisor or for a larger audience as a scholarly presentation. Fifty hours of on-site activities per credit up to four credits. Cannot be completed through the pass-no pass grading option. Only four credits of either FRN-503 or FRN-505 may be applied toward the French major. Variable credit. |
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FRN-504 Directed Independent Study Variable credit. |
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FRN-505 Structured Internship Internships at sites approved by a faculty member in the French section to provide students with an opportunity to use French language skills in a professional setting and offer additional preparation and training for postgraduate work or study. Students, primarily seniors and juniors, together with their on-site supervisor and faculty sponsor, will develop a list of specific objectives for the internship, work approximately 200 hours each at their site, attend a weekly seminar to discuss their work and related literature, maintain a log and reflective journal, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in French for their seminar. This course may be completed only once and the pass-no pass grading option cannot be selected. Only 4 credits of either FRN 503 or FRN 505 may be applied toward the French major. 4 credits. |
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GGY-230 Principles of Geography GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment) Regional examination of the complex relationship between humans and the environment in an increasingly globalized world. Focus on interconnections between diverse regions of the world. 4 credits. |
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GGY-265 Geography and Sports Intersection of geography and sports with particular attention to the increasing globalization of sports worldwide. Focus will be primarily on baseball, basketball, and soccer, but will also explore a number of other modern sports. Cultural impact of modern sports, the diffusion of sport around the world, the economic impact of sports internationally, and struggle in finding spaces for recreational activities. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits. |
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GGY-501 Independent Study Variable credit. |
German |
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GRM-110 Elementary German I Prerequisite: appropriate placement Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structure necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German. An appreciation of German-speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits. |
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GRM-115 Intensive Elementary German Prerequisite: appropriate placement Designed to prepare students with some background in German for the first intermediate level course. One semester equivalent of the elementary sequence. 4 credits. |
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GRM-120 Elementary German II GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY Prerequisite: GRM-110 Continuation of the skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) developed in German 110, with increased emphasis on vocabulary expansion, idiomatic expression, and cultural differences. 4 credits. |
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GRM-201 Intermediate German I GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: GRM-115 or GRM-120 Continuation of the development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding the reading and writing skills using materials of a literary or cultural nature. 4 credits. |
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GRM-210 Introduction to German Readings GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: GRM-201 Builds upon and further enhances the basics developed through the first intermediate course. Reading numerous short works of fiction and nonfiction and through discussions and short written assignmenets in German, expanding the critical listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and cultural skills necessary for further study. 4 credits. |
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GRM-215 Composition and Conversation GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater Emphasis on idiomatic expression through guided oral and writtn practice. Review of basic phonology, grammar and syntax included. 4 credits. |
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GRM-220 German Civilization Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater Advanced intermediate level introduction to the culture and civilization of the major German speaking areas of Europe. The goal is an understanding and appreciation of the contemporary civilization and its historical development. 4 credits. |
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GRM-222 Contemporary Germany Prerequisite: GRM-115 or GRM-120 Advanced intermediate travel study language course focusing on the culture and civilization of Germany with emphasis on the large public urban setting of Berlin and on the more private small-town setting of Cuxhaven. Guided interactions with the local community will enable the students to improve and practice their German language skills. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits. |
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GRM-230 Specialized Readings in German Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater Introduction to the technical language of various fields in the natural sciences, social sciences, or the humanities. Offerings have included biology, business, chemistry, philosophy, and psychology. 4 credits. |
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GRM-260 German for the Professions Prerequisite: two courses in German numbered 200 or greater Linguistic and cultural aspects of working for German companies in the US and abroad. Skill building important for navigating the workplace including, but not limited to, German resumes, business letters, and communication during interviews. 4 credits. |
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GRM-261 Preparation for German Internships GRM-215 This course prepares students for an internship in
Germany. German faculty will work with students on
business correspondence in German, locating an
internship in Germany or with a German company,
developing a German CV, a German cover letter, and
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GRM-265 German Language House Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house. Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television helps focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to German society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. German is used for all discussions and written work. 2 credits. |
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GRM-266 German Language House Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house. Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television help focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to German society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. German is used for all discussions and written work. 2 credits. |
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GRM-301 Travel Study German Language Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater German study based on level of proficiency with native instructors. Part of the study away curriculum in Germany. 4 credits. |
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GRM-305 Advanced German Oral and Written Expression Prerequisite: GRM-215 and one German course numbered 300 or greater Advanced study to perfect spoken and written German. Emphasis is on expository, persuasive and rhetorical communication; on advanced grammar usage and syntax; and on precision in the production of phonemes and intonational patterns. 4 credits. |
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GRM-310 Theatre and Film in Berlin GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts) Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater Part of the study away curriculum in Germany. Exploration of the institutions and instantiations of theater and film in the cultural crucible of Berlin. Taught in German by the accompanying Furman faculty and assisted by on-site guides in studios, theaters, and museums. Part of the study away curriculum in Germany. 4 credits. |
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GRM-315 Urban Life in Germany Exploration of the history, local cultural
practices, local art and architecture, regional
significance, as well as social structures and
communities of three German cities. This course is
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GRM-320 Travel Study German Culture Prerequisite: at least one German course numbered 200 or greater Understanding and appreciation of various art and architecture forms. Special emphasis on the German speaking world. Part of the study away curriculum in Germany. 4 credits. |
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GRM-331 German Literature until 1750 Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Survey of the development of Germanic literature from its earliest examples up to the Enlightenment. Primary emphasis on German literature with the reading of numerous representative texts. 4 credits. |
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GRM-332 German Literature since 1750 GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Survey providing initial exposure to the development of German literature from the Enlightenment to the present. Students read representative texts by major authors of the various literary periods and movements. 4 credits. |
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GRM-333 Modernity and Crisis: German Culture 1900-1945 GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Introduces students to major issues in German culture during the period up to and including World War I, the Weimar Republic, and the Nazi era. These issues are explored through a variety of media: literature, art, film, print media, architecture of the city, among others. Students apply methods of cultural studies to explore issues through essays and oral presentations. Conducted in German. Conducted in German. 4 credits. |
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GRM-334 From Rubble to Reunification: 1945-1990 GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Introduction of major issues in German culture since 1945, including the Stunde Null, the economic miracle, the generation 468, RAF, the East German experience, reunification and beyond. Issues explored through a variety of media, including literature, film, art/photography, pop music. 4 credits. |
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GRM-335 German Poetry GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WR (Writing-Research Intensive) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Poetry by authors from all periods and movements of German literature. The goal is a basic understanding of the development of German poetry and a sensitivity to and appreciation of the poem as an artistic expression.
4 credits. |
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GRM-336 German Fairy Tale GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Focus on the evolution of the novelle as a literary form in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Selected authors whose works represent the best examples of this genre will be presented. 4 credits. |
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GRM-337 German Theater Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Introduction to the major dramatists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and to drama as a literary form and a sociological, philosophical, and cultural reflection of the times. In addition to reading representative texts, the evolution of dramatic theory and techniques is discussed. 4 credits. |
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GRM-338 History of German Cinema GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater A study of the diverse history of German film from 1919 to present including German Expressionism, Nazi Cinema, rubble films, New German Cinema, East German Cinema and post-wall productions. 4 credits. |
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GRM-405 Introduction to German Linguistics GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Introduction to the concept of German as a modern, evolving human language. German as a synchronic phenomenon with emphases on phonology, morphology, syntax, and sociolinguistic and regional varieties as well as a diachronic phenomenon utilizing a chronological and cultural survey of the development of German from its earliest forms. 4 credits. |
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GRM-414 Age of Goethe GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Introduction to the literature and culture of the classical period in German literary history from 1750 to 1832. Appreciation for the development of great classical writers during an in-depth study of the major works produced in this period. 4 credits. |
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GRM-415 German Romanticism Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater Detailed study of the principal literary figures and works of literature during the early nineteenth century in Germany. Focus on the origins of various characteristics of Romanticism and the ramifications of this movement in other fields and in later periods of German literature. 4 credits. |
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GRM-430 Readings in German Language Analysis of Texts (TA) Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 201 or greater or permission of instructor. In-depth focus on a period, movement, author, or genre. Offerings in the past have been post-1945 German literature and the literature and culture of the Weimar Republic. May be repeated for credit based on change of topic. 4 credits. |
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GRM-466 Nazi Cinema and Culture Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 300 or greater Exploration of the history and the aesthetics of fascist cinema focused on Nazi Germany. During the years between the Nazis146 rise to power in 1933 and the end of World War II in 1945, cinema was part and parcel of the fascist state, leading some critics to speculate whether the 147Third Reich148 was perhaps 147movie-made.148 Analysis of productions, such as Leni Riefenstahl’s Triumph of the Will and Veit Harlan146s Jud Suess, their functions, (pre-)histories and their afterlives. 4 credits. |
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GRM-470 Senior Seminar in German Prerequisite: two German courses numbered 300 or greater The opportunity to address a topic, period, author, or genre in depth. The student is provided a chance to synthesize the experience of previous course work in a research project. 4 credits. |
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GRM-503 Individualized Internship Individualized internships are typically developed by seniors and juniors and approved by a faculty member in the German section. General objectives for the internship experience are to provide exceptional German students with an opportunity to use German language skills in a professional setting and to offer students additional preparation and training for future endeavors. In addition, students, together with their on site supervisor and faculty sponsor, will develop a list of objectives for the specific internship, maintain a log and reflective journal, meet weekly with the faculty member in person or virtually, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in German for their faculty supervisor or for a larger audience as a scholarly presentation. Fifty hours of on-site activities per credit. Cannot be completed through the pass-no pass grading option. Only 4 credits of either GRM-503 or GRM-505 may be applied toward the German major. Variable credit. |
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GRM-504 Directed Independent Study Variable credit. |
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GRM-505 Structured Internship Internships at sites approved by a faculty member in the German section to provide students with an opportunity to use German language skills in a professional setting and offer additional preparation and training for postgraduate work or study. Students, primarily seniors and juniors, together with their on-site supervisor and
faculty sponsor, will develop a list of specific objectives for the internship, work approximately 200 hours each at their site, attend a weekly seminar to discuss their work and related literature, maintain a log and reflective
journal, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in German for their seminar. This course may be completed only once and the pass-no pass grading option cannot be selected. Only 4 credits of either GRM-503 or GRM-505 may be applied
toward the German major. 4 credits. |
Greek |
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GRK-110 Elementary Greek Introduction to the fundamentals of fifth century Attic Greek. Topics include: pronunciation, basic vocabulary, grammar and syntax, practice in reading basic Greek. Material is adapted from classical texts and cultivates an appreciation of Greek literature and culture. 4 credits. |
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GRK-120 Elementary Greek II GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY Prerequisite: GRK-110 Continuation of GRK-111. Topics include: continued study of vocabulary, grammar and syntax; reading more difficult Greek; gaining greater appreciation of Greek literature and culture. 4 credits. |
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GRK-201 Intermediate Greek GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: GRK-120 Reading and interpretation of writings from the Classical Greek authors and the Greek New Testament. Topics include new vocabulary, review of basic grammar and introduction of new grammar, guidance in translation and comprehension of moderately difficult Greek. 4 credits. |
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GRK-305 Ancient Greek: Analytical Approaches TA (Analysis of Texts) GRK 201 or Permission of Instructor Scholarly analysis of ancient Greek texts, their style, themes, interconnections, and transmission history. Continued development of language skills while analyzing texts and publishing data using both traditional approaches and new technologies. 4 |
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GRK-310 Greek New Testament GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretations of Texts) Prerequisite: GRK-201 Selected readings from the Greek New Testament and other texts in koine Greek, with particular attention to the differences in idiom between Attic and koine Greek. 4 credits. |
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GRK-315 Ancient Greek: Translation & Research GRK-201 or placement Close readings of Ancient Greek texts, focusing on approaches to translation, and production of original scholarship. 4 credits |
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GRK-320 Koine and Hellenistic Greek Prerequisite:GRK-201 Selected readings from biblical, early Christian, and secular literature from 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. Course may be repeated for credit based on change of topic. 4 credits. |
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GRK-325 Ancient Greek: Intensive Readings TA (Analysis of Texts) GRK-201 or permission of instructor Reading substantial passages from Ancient Greek texts, focusing on vocabulary-building, content and themes. 4 credits |
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GRK-331 Greek Epic GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretations of Texts) Prerequisite: GRK-201 Selected readings from Homer: Iliad or Odyssey. Attention is paid to differences between Epic and Attic idiom, poetic features (e.g. metrics, figures of speech), ancient scholarship on Homeric poetry, and the influence of Greek epic on later Western epic poetry. Course may be repeated once with change of author or topic. Course may be repeated once with change of author or topic. 4 credits. |
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GRK-332 Greek Drama GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretations of Texts) Prerequisite: GRK-201 Readings from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, or Aristophanes. Attention paid to the evolution of Greek drama and the authors’ places within that evolution. Course may be repeated once with a change of author or topic. Course may be repeated once with a change of author or topic. 4 credits. |
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GRK-333 Greek Prose GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretations of Texts) Prerequisite: GRK-201 Readings from Herodotus, Plato, or Thucydides. Attention paid to advanced grammar, rapid comprehension, and scholarly interpretation of the text. Course may be repeated once with change of author or topic. Course may be repeated once with change of author or topic. 4 credits. |
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GRK-504 Directed Independent Study Prerequisite: GRK-201 Variable credit. |
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