OFFICE: Radford Hall 314
Tel. (920) 424-4015
Office hours, Spring 2013:
Tues 9-10, Wed 1:50-2:50, and by appointment
Courses, 2012-13 academic year
FALL 2012
German 301: Intermediate Conversation and Composition I
MWF 9:10-10:10
This is a three-credit course which focuses on development of written and oral facility using materials in German civilization. Prerequisite: German 204 or Placement Test.
Text: Anders gedacht 2E
German 312: Advanced German Grammar
MWF 12:40-1:40
This is a three- credit course which offers a thorough survey of grammatical principles and their application in both oral and written German. Prerequisite: German 204, or Placement Test, or 248 with a grade of B or better.
Text: Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik 5E
Honors 275-002: Culture Connection
MWF 11:30-12:30
The purpose of this course is twofold: To assist students with cultivating strategies for engaging with cultural experiences and events and to further their development as writers.
To that end, students will read a selection of essays on cultural criticism as well as cultural critiques of theatrical performances, music recitals and concerts, art exhibits, etc. In addition, students will be expected to attend cultural events on campus or in the community and to write critiques on those events.
German 203: Intermediate Structure and Expression I
MWF 10:20-11:20
This is a three-credit course which continues building on materials learned in German 110 and 111. It offers some structural review, development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Will count toward the fulfillment of the Bachelor of Arts language requirement. Prerequisite: German 111 or Placement Text.
Text: Treffpunkt Deutsch 5e
German 204: Intermediate Structure and Expression II
MWF 12:40-1:40
This is a three-credit course which continues structural review but adds emphasis on reading and discussion of selected works of current interest. Will count toward fulfillment of the Bachelor of Arts language requirement. Prerequisite: German 203 or Placement Test.
Text: Kaleidoskop
German 325: German Mass Media and Current Events
MWF 9:10-10:10
This is a three-credit course which offers intensive work with contemporary media (radio, television, magazines, and newspapers) in order to improve language skills and gain knowledge of current cultural themes in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: German 301 and 304, or 301 and 312, or 304 and 312 or consent of instructor.
Text: Tatsachen über Deutschland, Deutschland-Nachrichten and others
Upcoming Courses, 2013-14 academic year
German 203: Intermediate Structure and Expression II
Sec. A MWF 11:3012:30
Sec B MWF 12:40-1:40
This is a three-credit course which continues building on materials
learned in German 110 and 111. It offers some structural review,
development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Will
count toward the fulfillment of the Bachelor of Arts language
requirement. Prerequisite: German 111 or Placement Text.
Text: Treffpunkt Deutsch 5e
Honors 275-002: Culture Connection
MWF 9:10-10:10
The purpose of this course is twofold: To assist
students with cultivating strategies for engaging with cultural
experiences and events and to further their development as writers.
To that end, students will read a selection of essays
on cultural criticism as well as cultural critiques of theatrical
performances, music recitals and concerts, art exhibits, etc. In
addition, students will be expected to attend cultural events on campus
or in the community and to write critiques on those events.
Text: New York Times Reader--Arts and Culture, Hacker Handbook
SPRING 2014
German 111: Introduction to German II
Sec. A MTWF 9:10-10:10
Sec. B MTWF 10:20-11:20
Continuation of German 110: This course is a four-credit course. Introduction to German-speaking
countries and their people through language study in a cultural context.
The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are treated
with equal attention using a text supplemented with audio and visual
materials relevant to the language and culture. Weekly attendance in the
language lab is required as an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: German 110, placement test, or consent of instructor.
Text: Treffpunkt Deutsch 6e
German 204: Intermediate Structure and Expression II
MWF 12:40-1:40
This is a three-credit course which
continues structural review but adds emphasis on reading and discussion
of selected works of current interest. Will count toward fulfillment of
the Bachelor of Arts language requirement. Prerequisite: German 203 or
Placement Test.
Text: Kaleidoskop
Syllabi and course materials are available on D2L
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Background Information
Education
PhD in German, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1990
MA in German, Middlebury College/Middlebury Language Schools, 1982
BA in German, Bates College, 1980
Courses Taught include
German 110-111-203-204-207-208
German 301/304: Advanced Conversation and Composition
German 308: Introduction to German Literature
German 312: Advanced Grammar
German 325: German Culture Through Mass Media
Research and Teaching Interests
- 19th and 20th century German literature and culture
- German-language cinema
- Cabaret and satire
- Mass media and popular culture
- Early 20th century entertainment
- Weimar Republic
Frederick Hollander (Friedrich Hollaender) and Marlene Dietrich
in Billy Wilder's film A Foreign Affair (1948)
Contact Information
Dr. Alan Lareau
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Radford Hall 314
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Tel. (office) (920) 424-4015
Fax (920) 424-7289
e-mail: lareau@uwosh.edu
