II. German.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: In this course the students begin with elementary grammar,
reading, and composition. About six hundred pages of German prose
are translated, and thirty pages of German in the form of weekly exercises
are written. One hour a week is given to conversation. Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 1—2, Cabell Hall: Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
Course 2B: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—Course 2B
in German is designed to give the student a general knowledge and understanding
of the German language, life, literature, and thought since 1730.
The grammar is studied, so far as it is necessary to acquire the ability to
read German rapidly, without translation, and to discuss, either in speech
or writing, the ordinary topics of every-day life and thought; written
translation of English into German, in the form of weekly exercises,
familiarize the student with grammatical analysis; daily dictation exercises
and daily discussion in German of various topics in connection with the
subject of the lecture, train the student's ear and tongue to familiarity with
spoken German; and appropriate texts in prose and poetry make him
acquainted with the history and literature of Modern Germany. Parallel
reading is required. Two sections: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, I, 10—11;
II, 1—2, Cabell Hall: Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
Course 3: Scientific German: Course 1A prerequisite.—Students
taking this course will, during the first term of the session, take the work
of Course 2B, outlined above. During the second and third terms Course
3 will continue the grammar, exercise, and dictation work with Course
2B, but will devote the two other hours per week to the reading and discussion
of various scientific monographs in German. Course 3 will not
be given unless there are twelve or more applicants for the work of the
course. Hours by appointment. Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 4C: Course 2B prerequisite.—This course is a more specialized
continuation of Course 2B in German, on the same general lines. The
historical study of German is taken up; the masterpieces of German literature
are systematically studied in critical annotated texts; exercises continue
throughout the year; and the literature and life of Germany are
studied in some detail. Parallel reading is required, and one hour a week
is given to conversation. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10—11; Professor
Harrison.
For Graduates Only.
Course 5D: Course 4C prerequisite.—German Literature since 1730,
critically studied according to periods. Intensive study of individual
authors and schools. Three hours a week (by appointment). The work
of this course is conducted entirely in German. Adjunct Professor
Faulkner.
Course 6D: Course 4C prerequisite.—Gothic, Old High German,
Middle High German. Three hours a week. Professor Harrison.
The completion of either Course 5D or Course 6D will satisfy
the requirements for German as the primary minor for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy; the completion of both courses, and the preparation
of a satisfactory dissertation will fulfil the requirements for
German as the major subject for the same degree.
In each of these courses three hours a week is given to lectures.
In addition the student is required to prepare, at stated intervals,
written seminary-papers showing original research, and to attend
such other lectures and courses, in this or any other Academic School
of the University, as the Academic Faculty, on recommendation of
the professor, may deem necessary. Courses 5D and 6D were not
given in 1907-1908.
Conversation Clubs.—An opportunity for practice in German conversation
is given to students who desire it in the conversation clubs
connected with the work of the school. These clubs are open to all
students of German in the University, and meet, under the direction
of the adjunct professor, one hour a week each. Attendance is voluntary,
and membership in each club is limited to twelve.
