Students connect with Germans from the larger community and question them about their experience of life in Germany. Advanced Courses in German Language and Literature 3323. Students will be introduced to the comprehension techniques of more involved, lengthy speech and will learn to prepare and give longer, formal presentations. Based on German film, this course will acquaint the students with a broad spectrum of themes in German literature, since so many of German movies are based on literary works. This course stresses written communication on an advanced level.
Students write extensively, progressing from simple paragraphs to full-length academic papers.
By creating lengthy texts, students practice different style levels and learn the style conventions of written German. The first half of German Literary Tradition provides a chronological survey of German literature from around 800 to 1750. The most significant works of literature, ranging from Old High German and medieval epics to lyrical poetry, early novels and dramas will be introduced and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the tools of analysis specific to German literary studies and criticism. Reading, discussing, and writing about significant texts affords understanding of literature and reinforcement of advanced language skills.