GERMAN
Professor Ogier
A major in German is not offered at Roanoke College.
MINOR IN GERMAN
A minor in German consists of six units, including:
German 201 and 202, or two electives
German 301 or 320
German 311 or 314 or 315
Two electives to be selected from German courses at or above
the 300 level or Linguistics 320.
Each minor will be individually tailored to complement the
student's interests and major field of study.A period of study
abroad is highly recommended.
The following courses are recommended for those seeking
teaching licensure in German: for teaching methods-
Language 341; for composition and conversation-German
301; for civilization and culture-German 311 or 314 or 315;
for survey literature courses-German 320 and 321; for
Linguistics- Linguistics 320: For placement and prerequisites
at the lower level see "Foreign Languages."
101, 102 Elementary German I, II
A study of the fundamental structures of German, with
emphasis on oral proficiency and communication.
Includes cultural topics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
Prerequisite: German 101, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for
German 102.
110 German for Business
An introduction to the spoken and written language of the
German business world. It includes letter writing,
grammar review, conversational practice for business
situations, and intermediate-level readings on current
economic and cultural topics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
Prerequisite:Two years of secondary school German or German 102
or the equivalent.
201, 202 Intermediate German I, II
A review of grammar. Selected reading, conversation, and
composition. (1,1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
Prerequisite: No prerequisite, but previous study of a foreign language
is recommended.
205 Modern German Literature in English Translation
Reading and interpretation of representative works of the late
19th and 20th centuries. (This course is taught in English.)
(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(For any course above the 205 level, 201-202 or the equivalent is a
prerequisite.)
The following are taught in German:
301 German Composition and Conversation
Practice to improve oral proficiency and writing skills.
Vocabulary building through selected readings on cultural
topics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory work.
311 German Civilization and Culture
The historical, social, and artistic forces which have influenced
German life and thought. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
314 The Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries
The development of the culture and politics of modern
Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
315 The Post-War Germanies
An examination of the political, economic, and cultural
developments in East and West Germany from the end of the
World War II to the present, including the reunification. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory work.
320 Age of Goethe: Faust
An introduction to the Age of Goethe through reading and
discussion of Goethe's Faust.This course also focuses on
improvement of reading skills in German. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
321 Survey of German Literature
Representative works of literature from the Enlightenment to
the present. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
335 German Phonetics and Phonology
A systematic analysis of the sounds of German. Stress and
intonation patterns of German speech through phonetics
transcription and intensive oral practice. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
380 Special Studies in German Language, Literature,
and Culture
The study of a special topic not regularly offered. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
405, 406 Independent Study
Guided reading and research of a particular facet of German
language, literature, or culture. ( 1 / 2 ,1)
Prerequisite: By permission.
461 20th-Century Fiction
A study of the works of outstanding modern writers such as
Thomas, Mann, Hesse, Kafka, and Grass. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.