May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

May be repeated indefinitely.

Open to doctoral candidates who have the necessary training and ability to conduct research on a selected problem. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

Introduction to major types of fairy tales in European historical and literary context, covering the period from the Renaissance to the present. Taught in English.

This course will develop written and conversational skills based on communicative needs of international business and professions in German-speaking countries, using materials from banking, computer science, export-import, journalism, government and the public sphere.

An introductory course that explores such themes in German literature as Fathers and Daughter, Fathers and Sons, Trials, Judgments and Justice, and Conceptions of the Self. Readings will be drawn from various periods and major genres. Themes vary and will be announced. May be repeated once for a total of six credits if the theme changes.

A history of the cinema in the German-speaking world from its beginnings to the present, emphasizing the evolution of the production, distribution and reception of film in relation to changing political, social, economic, ideological and literary/artistic contexts. Some consideration of film theory and criticism in conjunction with class discussion of individual films. Viewing of films (silent or German dialogue with English subtitles) outside of class is required. Class taught in English.

Overview of the mythological traditions of the Germanic peoples and their continuing presence in Western culture.

This course is designed for students who wish to do advanced work in German on any subject. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.