2014-2015 Calendar Proof
German
GER1003
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.
GER1004
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.
GER1063
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.
GER2003
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.
GER2004
Reading German Literature in German 3 ch
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.
GER2133
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.
GER3003
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.
GER3004
Lit. in German in Translation II (20th Century) 3 ch
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.