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.