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GERMAN
Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
GER 1003
Basic German
3 ch
How Germans pronounce and order their words in questions, answers, commands
and various sentence structures. Original German videos and Canadian content
improve understanding and motivation.
GER 1004
Improving Basic German
3 ch
Continues the study of the basic elements of German with a Canadian emphasis.
Creative oral and written work on subjects chosen by the students is strongly
encouraged. Extensive use of audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: GER 1003 or
equivalent.
GER 1063
Spoken German
3 ch
Concentrates on the development of conversational skills appropriate to student’s
stated needs. Extensive use of audio-visual materials. Note: Similar to UNBF
course GER 1013 Spoken German I.
GER 2003
Creative German
3 ch
Continues to develop the students’ ability to read, write, speak and understand
German. Emphasises oral and written production on subjects chosen by students.
Uses shorter German original texts and audio-visual materials. Taught in German and
English. Prerequisite: GER 1003 and one of GER 1004 ,1063 , 1133 or equivalent.
GER 2004
Reading German Literature in German
Selected short stories in German, e.g., Ebner-Eschenbach, Kafka, Brecht, Böll,
Dürrenmatt and students’ choices. Taught mainly in German. Prerequisite:GER
2003 or equivalent.
3 ch
GER 2133
The Contributions of German-Speaking People
3 ch
Examines the contributions to arts, culture, literature science and ideas of selected
German-speaking individuals from past and present times. Taught in English.
GER 3003
Literature in German in Translation I (18th/19th Century)
3 ch
Examines selected works of the enlightenment and the storm and stress, classical,
romantic and realistic periods, and their contribution to world literature. Taught in
English.
GER 3004
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Lit. in German in Translation II (20thCentury)
3 ch
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Examines important Swiss, Austrian, and German authors and their contribution to
world literature. This includes Hesse, Kafka, Brecht, Böll Grass, Hochhuth, Dürrenmatt
and Frisch and film versions of the works whenever possible. Taught in English.
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