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Language instruction in German is currently offered
regulary at the elementary level and on occasion on the intermediate
level as follows:
- GERM 115 - Elementary German I (3 Credits)- For students with no previous preparation
- GERM 116 - Elementary German II (3 credits)- For students with one semester of college -level German or equivalent.
- GERM 215 - Intermediate German I (3 credits)- Continues oral and aural training, broadens reading and listening comprehension.
- GERM 216 - Intermediate German II (3 credits)- Increases student's ability to read, write, understand, and speak German.
The department also offers on a regular basis a course of German Film listed under LANG 385; it satisfies CCC requirements:
- LANG 385 - German Film
- This course presents an overview of German Film
from the silent era to the present. Films shown will include important
examples by Germany's most famous film makers such as F.W. Murnau,
Fritz Lang, Riefenstahl, Fassbinder, Schloendorff and Wim Wenders among
others. Discussions will allow exploration of themes related to German
theater, history and politics. The students will develop an
understanding of how German cinema evolved thematically and
stylistically under often complex economic and political pressures.
Students will become aware of the artistic movements which particular
films reflect, the socio-political variables that influenced
production, and the impact of non-German films on the German cinema.
Approximately ten films will be shown, followed by class discussions.
Assigned readings from Marc Silberman, German Cinema, Texts in Context and Gerald Mast, A Short History of the Movies,
which are required, will be intersperced throughout the course.
Emphasis will be placed on observational, analytical and writing
skills. The course will be taught in English; no knowledge of German is
necessary for students who are taking the course as GCP IIIB. There
will be four writing assignments, four short tests and a final
examination.
Faculty
- John H. Antosh, Visiting Assistant Professor
Indiana University, Ph.D.
Fenton Hall, Room 2118
(716) 673-3833
John.Antosh@fredonia.edu
Areas of specialization:
The interpretation of German poetry, German Cinema, Lyrics and Music of the German Lied.
For more information about the German program, please contact Dr. John Antosh.
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