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Instruction offered by members of the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Students are encouraged to consult the Department website (http://gsea.ucalgary.ca) for more details on course descriptions and titles of topics courses.
Department Head – F. Strzelczyk
Note: German 200, 317, 357, 359, and 451 are given in English and no knowledge of German is required. These courses do not count as prerequisites to other senior German courses.
Note: Consent of the Department can be received in lieu of a stated prerequisite when equivalent knowledge can be demonstrated.
Note: All university level prerequisites for German language courses must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.
Note: Course outcomes for German have been aligned with the descriptions found in the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/Linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp. These CEFR designations enable easier transfer between institutions, both within Canada and abroad, and provide better evidence of language proficiency for employment purposes. The correlations with the CEFR given for each language course provide an orientation, but do not confer accreditation for a particular level. However, if they choose, students will be able to take an internationally recognized exam through the Language Research Centre as accreditation for the proficiency level they have achieved.
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German
200
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Exploring German Culture
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An introduction to the study of German culture by studying key works and documents from events in German cultural history including the Reformation, Enlightenment, and twentieth-century history; major German thinkers; works of art, music, theatre, and film; and important currents in social history.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is taught in English; no knowledge of German is required.
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A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of German in its cultural context. Corresponds to level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(4-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in German 30, 31, 213 or 305.
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A continuation of German 202. Corresponds to level A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 202 or 203.
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German
305
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Reading German
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An introduction to analytic reading strategies for the purpose of understanding the content of moderately difficult texts with diverse content and discourse styles. Designed for students with no knowledge of German, who wish to be able to understand German texts.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in German 202.
Notes:
This course is delivered online. This course is given in English; no knowledge of German is required.
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German
317
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Topics in German Culture
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Distinctive features of German culture within a historical and contemporary context.
317.01 German Icons
317.02 Narratives of German Nationhood
317.03 German Intellectual History
317.04 Sex, Gender and Culture
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is given in English; no knowledge of German is required. This course may be repeated for credit where the course content is different, as indicated by a different decimal number for the course. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 1 full-course equivalent.
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German
331
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Continuing German I
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A comprehensive course that includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of German in its cultural context. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding. Corresponds to A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
One of German 30 or 30-3Y or equivalent, 204, 223, 302, 303, or consent of the Department.
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German
333
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Continuing German II
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A continuation of German 331. Corresponds to B1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
German 331.
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German
349
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German Studies Research Methods
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Introduction to research questions and research methods in German studies through case-study application.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 333 or consent of the Department.
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German
353
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Structure of German
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Development of a structural understanding of the German language through an introduction to linguistic analysis, including research questions and research methods in German linguistics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 333 or consent of the Department.
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German
357
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Topics in Film
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German film from the perspectives of film theory and political and cultural history. May concentrate on a specific director, a period, or a genre in German film.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
This course is taught in English; no knowledge of German is required.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
359
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German Texts in Translation
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Study of literary and cultural texts within the rich tradition of Germany's Dichter und Denker (poets and philosophers).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is taught in English; no knowledge of German is required.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
369
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Topics in German Literature
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Selected works of German literature studied within cultural context. Focus of course (themes, genres, authors, periods) will vary as determined by instructor.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 349.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
397
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Inter-Cultural Immersion Experience I
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Independent study course. Project with inter-cultural theme, derived from an immersion experience, most likely abroad.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Departmental permission must be obtained before embarking on the immersion experience or enrolling in this course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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German
413
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Intermediate German: Speaking and Listening
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Targeted focus on aural/oral communication skills in a variety of contexts and media. Corresponds to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 333.
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German
415
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Intermediate German: Reading and Writing
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Targeted focus on reading strategies, interpretive skills, and the production of a variety of texts. Corresponds to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 333.
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German
451
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Cross-Cultural Explorations
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Cross-cultural comparison of events, cultural patterns, historical periods, or social movements which find a parallel in more than one of the cultural traditions represented in the Department. The language of instruction is English.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
469
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Selected Topics in German Literature and Linguistics
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
497
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Inter-Cultural Immersion Experience II
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Independent study course. Project with Inter-cultural theme, derived from an immersion experience at an advanced level, most likely abroad.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Departmental permission must be obtained before embarking on the immersion experience or enrolling in this course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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German
501
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Advanced German
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Students will increase their overall proficiency, enhance their intercultural communication competencies, and review key grammatical concepts . Corresponds to B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 413 or 415 or consent of the Department.
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German
503
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Senior Projects in Language
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Students will integrate theory and practice in the use of German through a variety of class projects. Designed to expand and refine overall linguistic and intercultural competence. Corresponds to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
German 501.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
551
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Independent Study
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Research project developed in consultation with and under supervision of instructor.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
561
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Research Seminar
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Centred on a professor's current research project, the course will engage senior students as members of a collaborative research team. Independent research, discussion, group presentations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
At least one half-course equivalent in German 469 and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
591
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Honours Project
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The Honours project for Honours students in their final year.
Course Hours:
H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599.
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German
627
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Seminar in German Literature and Culture
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Selected topics in literary history.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
629
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Seminar in German Language and Linguistics
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
631
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Seminar in German Language Pedagogy
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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German
696
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Bibliography, Research Methods and Grant Proposal Writing
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Course Hours:
F(1-0)
Notes:
Required of all graduate students who have not had an equivalent course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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German
699
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Conference Course
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Meets the needs of individual students. It may include a general or specific linguistic topic; or the detailed study of an author, period, genre; or any literary problem not dealt with in the honours or graduate courses listed above.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION