Modern Languages
Elementary German
Modern Languages
Elementary German
This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER110), winter (GER120) and spring (GER130). They present the fundamental structures of German with emphasis on acquisition of the basic skills: speaking and communicating in everyday situations, listening...
German Two Years in One
Modern Languages
German Two Years in One
This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER111), winter (GER221) and spring (GER231). This three-term sequence presents the material of the first two years of the German program. It is recommended for students who are already familiar with grammatical...
Advanced German
Modern Languages
Advanced German
This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER310) and winter (GER320). This sequence provides a systematic grammar review, and continued work on speaking, reading and writing skills. Literary texts from German-speaking countries and material from other media...
Other German Voices
Modern Languages
Other German Voices
The readings in this course focus on multicultural aspects in the German-speaking countries and examine the writings of several recognized minority authors. There is continued development of speaking and listening skills, as well as writing exercises, which...
German Bestsellers
Modern Languages
German Bestsellers
This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER502), winter (GER503) and spring (GER504) and focuses on recognized masterpieces of German writing, with both classical and contemporary authors represented. Social, ethical and artistic issues are explored in...
Post-Holocaust Writing
Modern Languages
Post-Holocaust Writing
This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER502), winter (GER503) and spring (GER504) and focuses on recognized masterpieces of German writing, with both classical and contemporary authors represented. Social, ethical and artistic issues are explored in...
Individual, Community, Society: Aspect
Modern Languages
Individual, Community, Society: Aspect
This course explores the quest of one’s identity through facets of Francophone societies. How can culture, customs, family, gender and language shape and influence identity in a progressively multicultural society? Materials may include essays, short...
Francophone World in the 21st Century
Modern Languages
Francophone World in the 21st Century
This course explores contemporary social issues and global challenges, technological and environmental, in the French-speaking world. Materials may include essays, short stories, novels, radio programs, films, podcasts, newspapers and magazine articles....
Art, Music, and Literature
Modern Languages
Art, Music, and Literature
This course explores the role of artistic creation and the concept of beauty from the traditional to the modern, the role of art to challenge or praise the status quo. Materials may include essays, short stories, novels, radio programs, films, podcasts,...
Advanced Chinese – Accelerated
Modern Languages
Advanced Chinese – Accelerated
These courses cover the material of CHI310/320/400 in greater depth and at an accelerated...