1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

GERMAN 319 Dr. Kamla
* Business German 3 credits
(Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent)
Overview of the spoken and written language of
the German business world. Formalities and conventions
of letter writing, banking, import/export,
and other commercial transactions. Analysis of terminology
from business-related areas such as
finance, insurance, and international commerce
within a contemporary cultural setting.
GERMAN 321-322 Staff
(W)* Advanced Stylistics 6 credits
(Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent)
Advanced study of syntax and semantics aimed at
the development of stylistic sensitivity.
Interdisciplinary textual analyses (business and
commercial German, communications media, the
sciences and humanities) for further practice in
composition and conversation.
GERMAN 421 Dr. Kamla
German Classicism and 3 credits
Romanticism
Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent) A
study of the literature of the 18th (Goethe, Schiller,
Holderlin) and early 19th century (Kleist,
Hoffmann, Novalis) in their Classical and
Romantic contexts.
GERMAN 423 Dr. Kamla
Realism and Naturalism 3 credits
Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent) A
study of the works of late 19th century authors,
such as Storm, Fontane, and Keller.
GERMAN 425 Dr. Kamla
German Literature up to 1945 3 credits
(Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent) An
in-depth study of such authors as Brecht, Mann,
Kafka, and Rilke.
GERMAN 427 Dr. Kamla
Postwar German Literature 3 credits
(Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent)
Concentration on contemporary authors such as
Frisch, Durrenmatt, Grass and Boll, as well as representative
authors from East Germany.
GERMAN 482-483 Staff
Independent Study Variable Credit
(Prerequisites: German 311-312, or equivalent) A
tutorial program open to junior and senior students
only. Content determined by mentor.
HEBREW
HEBREW 101-102 Staff
(C)Biblical Hebrew 6 credits
A systematic introduction to the fundamentals of
Biblical Hebrew grammar and to certain aspects of
ancient Semitic language and culture.
Note: Additional work in Italian, Japanese,
Portuguese, and Russian is available by arranging
independent study and/or foreign study.
ITALIAN
ITALIAN 101-102 Staff
(C)* Elementary Italian 6 credits
Introduction to the Italian language. Designed for
beginners.
ITALIAN 207 Dr. Picchietti
(C,D,W)Italian Women’s Writing 3 credits
in Translation
This course addresses a multitude of women’s voices
and experiences in Italy in the Twentieth Century, as
expressed in works of prose, poetry, theater, and film.
Not all the artists subscribe to a feminist ideology, but
their works share an interest in issues concerning
women. Students will examine the styles, themes, and
historical contexts of the primary works. This course
does not count toward the Italian minor or major.
ITALIAN 208 Dr. Picchietti
(D,W)Envisioning Italy From Novel 3 credits
to Film: The Case of Neorealism
This course addresses the way in which authors and
film makers have envisioned Italy in the Neorealist
tradition. Students will analyze neorealist novels and
their cinematic adaptations to determine similarities
and differences in the artists’ visions and interpretations
of Italian society. This course does not count
toward the Italian minor or major.
ITALIAN 209 Dr. Picchietti
Italian Cinema: 3 credits
From Origins to Present
An examination of the evolution of Italian cinema
from the silent era to the present. Focus on the
impact of historical events on the film industry, on
the changing concerns and perspectives of film
makers, and on the transformations in style and
content in reaction to specific moments in Italian
history. Films with subtitles. Taught in English.
This course does not count for any minor or major
requirement in foreign language.
ITALIAN 211-212 Staff
(C)* Intermediate Italian 6 credits
(Prerequisites: Italian 101-102, or equivalent)
Grammatical review, written and oral composition
with selected cultural readings of intermediate difficulty.
ITALIAN 311-312 Staff
(C)* Advanced Italian 3 credits
Composition and Conversation
(Prerequisite: Italian 211-212, or equivalent) An
intensive course in Italian composition and conversation
with emphasis on detailed study of
advanced grammatical and stylistic usage of the
Italian language.
JAPANESE
JAPANESE 101-102 Staff
(C)* Elementary Japanese 6 credits
Development of the fundamental skills, listening,
speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on
language performance. Emphasis on practical
application of the basic skills for business related
activities. Relevant cultural aspects are introduced.
Designed primarily for students with no background
in the Japanese language.
JAPANESE 211-212 Staff
* Intermediate Japanese 6 credits
(Prerequisites: Japanese 101-102, or equivalent)
This course continues development of the four
major skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Upon completion of the course students will
understand all the basic concepts of the structure
of the language.
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