Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
400 |
A Survey of Central and Eastern Europe |
3 OR 4 hours. |
An interdisciplinary historical and cultural overview of Central and Eastern Europe. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
406 |
History of European Standard Languages |
3 OR 4 hours. |
The phenomenon of the "standard language" in Western and Eastern Europe. Same as LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Previously listed as CEES 405. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
411 |
The City as Cultural Focus |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Interdisciplinary study of urban culture with focus on German-speaking countries. Same as GER 411. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Taught in English. No knowledge of German required. Students who intend to use GER 411 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German. Area: literature/culture. Prerequisite(s): For majors and minors in the Department of Germanic Studies only: GER 212 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
418 |
Topics in German History |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 418. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history, or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
430 |
Classical German Philosophy |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Introduction to German philosophy and intellectual history through the critical analysis of major authors and texts. Same as GER 430. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Area: literature/culture. Prerequisite(s): One 300-level course in Germanic Studies or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
433 |
Topics in Eastern European History |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 433. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
435 |
Topics in Russian History |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 435. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
438 |
The Faust Legend |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Discusses Goethe's Faust within the context of European and non-European literatures. Traces the origins, significance, and interpretation of the Faust figure. Same as GER 438. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Area: literature/culture. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
439 |
Gender and Cultural Production |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Issues of gender representation and gender politics examined through the use of theoretical texts or through the study of women authors. Same as GER 439 and GWS 439. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) if topics vary. Taught in English. Students who intend to use GER 439 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German. Area: literature/culture. Prerequisite(s): GER 212 or consent of the instructor. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
515 |
Film and Media Culture |
4 hours. |
Explores the theory and history of film and other visual media. Emphasis will be given to the status of media texts in their cultural contexts, as well as to their function as components of modern social institutions. Same as GER 515. Taught in English. Students will be asked to watch films outside of class. |
Central and Eastern European Studies |
CEES |
532 |
Seminar in Russian History |
4 hours. |
Research in topics. Same as HIST 532. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |