GERMANProfessor Ogier, Lecturer Parker 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 students 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) 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) 201, 202 Intermediate German I, II A review of grammar. Selected reading, conversation, and composition.
(1,1) 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) 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) 311 German Civilization and Culture The historical, social, and artistic forces which have influenced German
life and thought. (1) 314 The Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries The development of the culture and politics of modern Austria, Germany,
and Switzerland. (1) 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) 320 Age of Goethe: Faust An introduction to the Age of Goethe through reading and discussion
of Goethes Faust. This course also focuses on improvement of reading
skills in German. (1) 321 Survey of German Literature Representative works of literature from the Enlightenment to the present.
(1) 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) 380 Special Studies in German Language, Literature, and Culture The study of a special topic not regularly offered. (1) 405, 406 Independent Study Guided reading and research of a particular facet of German language,
literature, or culture. (1/2,1) 461 20th-Century Fiction A study of the works of outstanding modern writers such as Thomas, Mann,
Hesse, Kafka, and Grass. (1) |