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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2023
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GERM 305 001 (CRN: 15637)
CURRENT ISSUES IN GERMAN
Long Title: CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIETY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE IN GERMAN
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Instructor: Baig, Fatima
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (21-AUG-2023 - 1-DEC-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in German
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: GERM 302
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 22-APR-2025 12:37PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
8-DEC-2023
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
Description: This course will explore current and recent events in society, culture, and politics in German speaking countries. The class will discuss and analyze newspaper and magazine articles, TV news, modern expository prose, and it will make extensive use of online materials. Students will acquire specialized vocabulary and linguistic structures as well as systematic training in targeted speaking and writing skills. Assignments allow students to explore areas of individual interest and encourage deeper exploration in individual research projects. Taught in German. Repeatable for Credit.