Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2001
German (GERM)
Rice Course Schedule as of 10/28/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some GERM courses.
GERM 101 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULT Credits 5.00 Fall 01
Proficiency-based language instruction employing a variety of interactional
contexts (partner work, reprots, interviews, dialogues, games, computer
programs, videos, etc.) and developing all four communicative skills (reading,
writing, speaking, listening) as well as cultural competence. Students should
achieve a minimum proficiency level of Novice High/Intermediate Low by the end
of 101. Must complete GERM 102 to receive credit for GERM 101. Also offered as
GERM 113.
002 HUM 117 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Spuler, Richard Carl Enr: 17 Max: NA
003 HUM 226 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Gaug, Christa Enr: 8 Max: NA
004 FL 414 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Gaug, Christa Enr: 10 Max: NA
GERM 113 BEGINNING GERMAN FOR ENGINEERING AND SCI Credits 5.00 Fall 01
Single summer course offered in August. Intensive introductory German for
students in engineering or in the sciences. Focus on communicative competence,
cultural
awareness, and engineering and science-related content. Mutlimedia
integration. 6 hours daily;M-F, 3 week session.
Approval of instructor
required. Also offered as GERM 101.
001 TBA - MTWTHF 10:00AM - 04:00PM Roddy, Harry Enr: 2 Max: 0
GERM 114 BEGINNING GERMAN FOR ENGINEERING AND SCI Credits 5.00 Fall 01
Continuation of introduction German for students in engineering or the
sciences. Focus on communicative competence, cultural awareness, and
engineering/science-related content. Multimedia integration.
Prereq-GERM 113 or GERM 101; Approval of instructor required.
001 HB 423 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM Roddy, Harry Enr: 2 Max: 0
GERM 201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Credits 4.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continued proficiency-based language instruction employing a variety of
interactional contexts (partner work, reports, interviews, dialogues, games,
computer programs, videos, etc. and further developing all four communicative
skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) as well as cultural competence.
Students should achieve a minimum proficiency level of Intermediae Low by the
end of 201.
002 FL 528 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Eifler, Margret E. Enr: 4 Max: NA
003 FL 524 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Spuler, Richard Carl Enr: 7 Max: NA
GERM 305 COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Further proficiency-based language instruction employing a variety of
interactional contexts (partner work, reports, interviews, dialouges, games,
computer programs, videos, ets.) Special attention to developing writing and
speaking proficiencies. Students should demonstrate solid progress toward a
proficiency level of Intermediate High by the end of 305.
Prereq- GERM 202 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
001 HZ 120 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Spuler, Richard Carl Enr: 13 Max: 0
GERM 311 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERTURE I Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
An introduction to the major social and cultural developments in Germany from
1750 to 1850, the period which marks the emergence of a specifically German
cultural identity. The course will focus on the changed relationship of the
individual to the state, the community, and the environment that accompany the
intellectual, political, social, and technological revolutions of the period.
Readings will emcompass a wide range of literary and cultural texts, including
works by Lessing, Goethe, Kant, Schiller, Kleist, Bettina von Arnim, Buechner,
and Heine.
001 FL 528 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Steiner, Uwe Enr: 3 Max: 0
GERM 322 SPECIAL TOPICS: LETS GO WEST-NARRATIVE S Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Critical analysis of German literature, film, journalist writing and
advertisement on their impact in a cultural production of concepts of
"Amerika." The readings will cover texts from the background of early 19th
century immigration up to recent movies. Assignments according to proficiency
level. Prereq-third year competence.
001 HUM 119 - TTH 04:30PM - 05:45PM Triebel, Odila Enr: 4 Max: 0
GERM 375 GERMAN NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES Credits 3.00 Fall 01
The text and film study of four German Literary Nobel Prize winners of the 20th
century: Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Heinrich Boell and guenter Grass. Analyses
of some of their most famous novels into film. German majors are encouraged to
read and write in German, class discussions are in English, films will be
subtitiled in English. Prereq-third year competence for German credit.
001 GRB 212W - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Eifler, Margret E. Enr: 4 Max: NA
GERM 395 GERMAN SOCIETY AND POLITICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
This course offers an introduction to German society and politics after World
War II, concentrating on the period since Unification. It contrasts the
political, economic, and cultural development of what became two quite
differenc societies, West and East Germany. Finally, the cour investigates the
political, cultural and economic challenges of unification and globalization on
German society. Enrollment is limited to 15. Also offered as SOCI 397.
001 GRB 212W - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Kreutzer, Florian Enr: 1 Max: 15
GERM 401 INDEP WORK IN GERMAN LIT Credits 3.00 Fall 01
NO DESCRIPTION
001 TBA - TBA Eifler, Margret E. Enr: 1 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
GERM 403 SPECIAL TOPICS: HONORS THESIS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Qualified students work on research projects of their choice under the
supervision of individual instructors. Work must address significant topics
and lead to a substantial honors essay.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
GERM 500 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 01
Graduate research and thesis in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of
Arts.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
GERM 510 SEMINAR: TOPICS IN LANGUAGE METHODOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Exploration and analysis of a range of theories, issues and problems in foreign
language instruction. Areas of inquiry include: the nature of language
acquisition, pedagogical methods, instructional technologies, development of
teaching materials, and testing/assessment. Required course for all graduate
language teaching assistants.
001 HUM 120 - T 03:30PM - 06:00PM Barlow, Michael Enr: 0 Max: NA
Kecht, Maria-Regina
GERM 511 TEACHING GERMAN: PRAXIS AND THEORY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Practical and theoretical considerations of foreign language teaching
methodologies, instructional planning and evaluation, textbook evaluation and
use, testing methods and design, course planning, etc. Peer instruction
observations required. With approval of the Graduate Advisor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
GERM 512 GRADUATE INDEPENDENT WORK Credits 3.00 Fall 01
No desription
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
GERM 595 GERMAN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL THEORY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
This course will offer an introduction ot the central currents and major
theorists in contemporary German social and cultural theory. These will include
critical theory (Habermas), system theory (Luhmann), theories of reflexive
modernization and individualization (Beck), actor-centered-institutionalism
(Mayntz/Scharpf), and cultural theoris (Luckmann). Enrollment is limited to
15.
Also offered as SOCI 490.
Pre-req- Undergraduates require permission of instructor
001 HZ 118 - M 02:00PM - 05:00PM Kreutzer, Florian Enr: 1 Max: 15
GERM 600 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits 3.00 Fall 01
NO DESCRIPTION
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
GERM 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 01
Graduate research and dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
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