GERMAN 3330
FALL 2004
 

 

READING GERMAN TEXTS:

AMERIKA AUS DEUTSCHER SICHT: DAS DEUTSCHE AMERIKABILD IM 19. UND 20. JAHRHUNDERT
 

Dr. Glass

11-12 AM / MWF
311 PGH

OFFICE: 426 AH
OFFICE HOURS
PHONE: (713) 743-3049 / E-MAIL: hfglass@mail.uh.edu
 

PREREQUISITES: GERM 2331/2332 OR EQUIVALENT; GERM 3333 or concurrent enrollment in GERM 3333
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course aims at developing proficiency in textual analysis to prepare German majors and minors for upper-level literature and culture courses. It will enable students to approach literary and non-literary texts from a variety of perspectives. Through specific exercises, students will acquire an understanding of the content, form, style and purpose of a given text. Students learn to comprehend and critically evaluate how texts are structured (form, genre, language), which strategies they employ to appeal to an audience, and how readers develop and articulate interpretations. The course aims at developing critical thinking, reading, conversation and composition strategies. Class activities and written assignments are designed not only to further the development of linguistic skills, but also to encourage the development of knowledge and the ability to think critically about information and ideas. The course is conducted in German. Regular attendance and active participation required. Substantial reading component and weekly written assignments.

Readings include literary texts (prose, drama, poetry), essays, newspaper reports, memoirs, diaries and letters which illustrate how America was perceived and represented in 19th and 20th century Germany.
 
 

 
VORSCHAU
THEMENAUSWAHL UND BILDERGALLERIE
   
 
 
1952 (DHM); der RIAS war  der Sender "Radio im amerikanischen Sektor"