Courses Fall 2010
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German
German 1100 Elementary German I (5)
Meets: Daily - Sections: 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50 (two sections at this time), 12-12:50. Section #3 meets MWF 2-3:30 (a significant portion of this section meets online)
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: None.
German 1200 Elementary German II (5)
Meets: Daily 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1100 or equivalent.
German 2100 Intermediate German I (3)
Meets: MWF 9-9:50, 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Instructors: TAs
Prerequisite: C- or better in German 1200 or equivalent.
German 2260 Intermediate German II: Language & Culture (3)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50, 11-11:50
Instructor: McKinstry
Prerequisite: German 2100 or equivalent.
German 2310 German Civilization: Beginning to 1850 (3)
Meets: MWF - Lecture: MW 11-11:50
Discussion sections meet: F 11-11:50 (two sections at this time), 12-12:50, 1-1:50
Instructors: Prager, Cook, Engelstein
Major historical, social, artistic, & literary themes from beginnings to end of Revolution of 1848. Films & recordings. May be taken independently of 2320. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: none (minimum C- in English 1000 for WI credit). Writing Intensive.
German 3160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MW 12:30-1:45
Instructor: McKinstry
This course expands communicative competence in German and provides a review of advanced grammar concepts. Primary emphasis is on the further development of oral and written skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and a broad exposure to relevant topics of contemporary German culture and society. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: C- or better in German 2260, or equivalent.
German 3180 Business German (3)
Meets: MWF 11-11:50
Instructor: Schmidt
Conversation, composition, and reading based on terminology used in business situations. Prerequisite: GERMAN 2260 and 2230 or equivalent.
German 3190 Contemporary German Culture: German Culture Through Film (3)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50
Instructor: Schmidt
This course is designed for students with an interest in German language as well as in film analysis. Twenty-first century German films that deal with the Second World War, the division of Germany, and especially with issues in contemporary German culture are used as a springboard for discussions, for written work, and for the development of students’ written and spoken skills. Significant grammatical concepts will be throughout the semester. Conducted in German. Prerequisites: GERMAN 2260 or instructor's consent.
German 3230 Introduction to German Literature (3)
Meets: TTh 11-12:15
Instructor: Ireton
Further expands communicative skills in German and introduces students to German literature through readings of German short stories, longer prose texts, or drama. Prerequisite: C- or better in German 3160, or 3190.
Ger 3895 Service Learning in German (2)
Arranged
Graded on S/U basis only. Prerequisite: German 2160 or instructor's consent.
German 4005, section 2/7005, section 1: Web Blogging in Cultural Context
Meets: TTh 12:30-1:45
Instructors: Bentley, Fischer
The World Wide Web provides easy and immediate access to international news, but it can easily obscure the specific cultural context of that information. This innovative interdisciplinary course addresses that issue by bringing together upper level students in journalism, foreign language and international studies at the University of Missouri. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will track cultural developments and news on non-U.S. Web sites, blogs and other digital media. They will analyze the content then interpret and contextualize it for publication in digest form on an English-language Web site. The course is taught in English. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required, as students will work in teams. The class will focus on European media. It is designed for upper level and graduate students in journalism, foreign language and international studies. Instructor permission is required. The course will include in-class discussions and comparisons of findings, group work, weekly presentations and response papers. Laptop required for classroom participation. Same as Russian 4005-01 and Russian 7205-01. German 4160/7160 Adv. Language Proficiency/Ger Conv. & Comp. III (3)
Meets: MW 11-12:15
Instructor: Kopp
Prerequisite: German 3230 or equivalent; graduate standing for 7160.
German 4220 Enlightenment & Revolution (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15.
Instructor: Kopp
In this class, we will read classic uncanny tales in German by major authors, and will explore the traits of this category across a variety of literary movements. Prerequisites: German [GERMAN] 3230 or equivalent language capacity.
German 4730/7730 German Internship & Methods (3)
Meets: Th 3:30-5:30
Instructor: Fischer
Supervised introduction to the methodology of the teaching of elementary German; conducted in a classroom environment. Prerequisite: junior standing, German 4230, or instructor's consent; graduate standing for 7730.
Ger 8087 Seminar, section 2:
Conceptions of Nature from German Idealism to the Greens
(3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instr: Ireton
This course examines literary, philosophical, and political views of nature within the German tradition from the late eighteenth century to our contemporary age. We will read texts by Schelling, Hölderlin, Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Stifter, Heidegger, Hans Jonas, and Bündnis 90/die Grünen.
German 8087 Seminar , section 3:
The Uncanny: Psyche and Narrative
(3)
Meets: MW 3:30-4:45
Instructor: Engelstein
This course will focus on literature of the long nineteenth century that could be described as uncanny, eerie, or fantastic in the context of narrative technique and theories of subjectivity. We will read Tieck, Kleist, Hoffmann, Chamisso, Eichendorf, Storm, Kafka, Freud, Todorov, Butler, and others.
Also available in German for Fall Semester 2010
Topics 3001, 3005, 4001, 4005, 8005
Special Readings 4690, 7960
Honors 4996
Research in German 8050, 8090
Problems 7085, 8085
All arranged, with permission required
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Russian
Russian 1100 Elementary Russian I (6)
Meets: Daily 10-10:50, 11-11:50, 12-12:50
Labs: W 1-1:50, W 42-2:50, Th 2-2:50
Instructors: Monnier, TAs
Prerequisite: none.
Russian 2005, section 2, Post-War Cinema in the Soviet Empire (3)
Meets: T 12:30-1:45, Th 4-6:00
Instructor: Barabtarlo
Shows various strategies employed by some of the best East European and Soviet directors to produceartistically worthy films in the crippling restrictive conditions of severe censorship and despite a maze of obstacles. Lectures, seminars, and film screenings. Cross-listed as Film Studies 2005-01.
Russian 2130 Second Year Russian I (4)
Meets: MTWTh 10-10:50
Instructor: Kelly
Solidifies command of Russian grammar, develops reading skills. Prerequisite: 1200 or equivalent.
Russian 2310 Between Heaven & Earth: Russian Civilization I (3)
Lecture Meets: MW 1-1:50.
Discussion Sections Meet: F 11-11:50, 12-12:50 , 1-1:50 (two sections at these time), 2-2:50
Instructors: Kelly, TAs
Survey of the arts & social thought in Russia from the Christianization of the Slavic peoples
to 1917. No foreign language credit. No knowledge of Russian required. May be taken independently of Russian 2320. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: none (minimum C- in English 1100 for WI credit). Writing Intensive.
Russian 3130 Intermediate Russian (3)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50
Instructor: Langen
Normally taken as 5th semester of Russian language sequence. Prerequisites: RUSS 2160 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.
Russian 3310 Heroes of Their Times: Individualism in Russian Literatur (3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instructor: Monnier
Examines selected works by the major Russian writers of the first half of the nineteenth century. Reading and lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor’s consent.
Russian 3895 Service Learning in Russian (2)
Arranged
Instructor: Monnier
Graded on S/U basis only. Consent of instructor by November 3. Prerequisite: Russian 2160.
Russian 4005, section 1/7205, section1: Web Journalism in Cultural Context
Meets: TTh 12:30-1:45
Instructors: Bentley, Fischer
The World Wide Web provides easy and immediate access to international news, but it can easily obscure the specific cultural context of that information. This innovative interdisciplinary course addresses that issue by bringing together upper level students in journalism, foreign language and international studies at the University of Missouri. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will track cultural developments and news on non-U.S. Web sites, blogs and other digital media. They will analyze the content then interpret and contextualize it for publication in digest form on an English-language Web site. The course is taught in English. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required, as students will work in teams. The class will focus on European media. It is designed for upper level and graduate students in journalism, foreign language and international studies. Instructor permission is required. The course will include in-class discussions and comparisons of findings, group work, weekly presentations and response papers. Laptop required for classroom participation. Same as German 4005-02 and German 7005-01.
Russian 4730/7730 Internship in Russian (3)
Meets: Arranged
Instructor: Monnier
Supervised introduction to the methodology of the teaching of elementary Russian; conducted in a classroom environment. Prerequisite: Russian major or graduate standing or instructor's consent; graduate standing for 7730.
Russian 4970/7420 Russian Poetry (3)
Meets: MW 3-4:15
Instructor: Langen
Survey of readings in Russian poetry from its beginnings to present. Prerequisite: RUSS 3130 or equivalent.
Rus 8510 The Art and Life of Pushkin (3)
Meets: TTh 9:30-10:45
Instructor: Barabtarlo
Gives a conceptual thematic overview of Alexander Puskin’s lyrical poetry, as well as some dramatic work and prose. Special attention paid to the parallel development of his artistic and religious beliefs. Poetry read in Russian; prose and dramatic poems in Russian and English. Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor’s consent.
Also available in Russian for Fall Semester 2010
Topics 2001, 2005,3001, 3005
Special Readings 4350, 7350
Research in Russian 8090
Problems 7085, 8085
All arranged, with permission required.
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Ara 1100 Elementary Arabic I (6)
Section 1 Meets MWF 3:30-5:30 and F 2-2:50. Section 2 Meets MTWTh 2-3:15.
Instr: Smith
Prerequisite: none.
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Chinese
Chi 1100 Elementary Chinese I (6)
Meets: Daily (MTWThF) 10-10:50, 1-1:50, or 2-2:50.
One hour lab per week meets Th 2-2:50, 3-3:50, or 4-4:50.
Instr: Huang, Volz
Prerequisite: none.
Chi 2160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Huang
Prerequisite: Chinese 1200 or equivalent.
Chi 2310 Chinese Civilization (3)
Meets: MWF 12-12:50
Instr: Volz
Survey of Chinese culture & arts. No knowledge of Chinese required. No foreign language credit. Prerequisite: none. Section 2 is Writing Intensive.
Chi 3005 Negotiating China: Understanding American and Chinese Cross-Cultural Encounter
Meets: TTh 11-12:15
Instr: Volz
Introduces general information regarding Amerian and Chinese cultural differences, followed by a closer look at how Chinese have imagined, perceived, and understood Americans and the U.S. in political, business, religious, and personal contexts, both historically, and in the present.
Also available in Chinese for Fall Semester 2010
Topics 2005
Aarranged, with permission required.
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Hebrew
Hebr 3485: Modern Israeli Film
Meets: Th 6-10:00 p.m.
Instr: Naveh-Benjamin
Examines Israeli film. Studies literary pieces in English, discusses the revived language
of Israel. Considers contemporary Israel through film. Same as GH2120-11, & Film Studies 3485.
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Japanese
Jap 1100 Elementary Japanese I (6)
Meets: MWF 10-10:50. RSD sections TTh 9:30-10:45, 11-12:15, 2-3:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: none.
Jap 2160 Conversation & Composition (3)
Meets: MWF 1-1:50
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: C- or better in Japanese 1200, or equivalent.
Jap 3085 Problems: Japanese Theatre (3)
Meets: TTh 3:30-4:45
Instr: Holman
Study of history & performance techniques of Japanese theatre. Examines scripts from 20th c Japanese theater as well as classical forms of Noh, Kyogen, & Kabuki. Particular attention to traditional Bunraku puppet theater. Readings & lectures, substantial student participation as actors, puppeteers, &/or technical work for stage. Productions for invited & public audiences. Requires three to four hours/week in rehearsals outside class lecture hours. No knowledge of Japanese language or experience in theater required
Jap 3360 Modern Japanese Literature (in translation) (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15
Instr: Kellar
Surveys Japanese literature from 1868 to present. Analyzes works by such authors as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, Mishima, Oe, Murakami, others. Readings & lectures in English. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Jap 3370 Intermediate Readings in Japanese (3)
Meets: MWF 11-11:50
Instr: Kellar
Develops reading skills and acquisition of more Kanji. Prerequisite: Japanese 3160 or
equivalent or instructor's consent.
Jap 4005 Topics: 7th Sem Lang: Adv Readings & Conversation (3)
Meets: TTh 2-3:15
Instr: Holman, Kellar
Prerequisite: 6th Semester Language.
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Korean
Kor 1100 Elementary Korean I (6)
Meets: MTThF 9-10:30
Instr: Lim
Prerequisite: none
Korean 2160 Korean Language III
Meets: MWF 9-9:50
Instr: Won
Korean III continues to build on the skills students acquired in the first-year series with increasing work in authentic materials and situations in conversation and reading that encourage students to understand the use of language in its social and cultural context. Prerequisite: KOREAN 1200
Kor 2310 Korean Civilization (3)
Meets: MW 2-3:15
Instr: Han
Survey of Korean culture and arts. No knowledge of Korean required. No foreign language credit. Humanities credit. Prerequisite: none.
Kor 3890: Korean Society Through Cinema
Meets: T 3:30-6:00, Th 3:30-4:45
Instr: You
Examines the way in which Korean film reveals the cultural, political, and ideological orientation of the soceity in which it is created and circulated. Compares films from North and South Korea, considering modernity, gender, nation-hood, and class. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Graded on A/F basis only. [top] |
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