DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to introduce theological students to a reading knowledge of the German language with special emphasis on theological German. The course is meant to provide the prerequisite skills used in LG562 German II [Theological German].

The course in elementary German builds the skills necessary to access the vast amount of literature available in the German language from McAlister Library. Since Reformation times the German language has been utilized to convey theological thought. Church ministry can only be enhanced by tapping this rich source of theological insight. Reading knowledge of German belongs among the skills possessed by Church ministers and theologians.

The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions for five weeks. A two-hour homework assignment will be given after every class meeting.

Wilson, April. German Quickly. New York: Peter Lang, 1989.

It is also recommended that one of the following be acquired:

Traupman, John C. The Bantam New College German and English Dictionary. New York: Bantam, 1981.

Messinger, Heinz. Langenscheidt's New College German Dictionary. New York: Langenscheidt, 1973.

Terrell, Peter, et al. Collins German-English, English-German Dictionary. Glasgow: Collins, 1991.

Oxford-Duden German Dictionary. 1990.

Zorach, Cecile and Melin, Charlotte. English Grammar for Students of German. 3rd ed. Ann Arbor: Olivia and Hill Press, 1994.

Regular assigned reading from reading list and weekly handouts. A two-hour homework assignment will be given after every class meeting.

None. No audits except for those with transcript evidence of previous study of German.

Elective.

Yes. One sight passage (2-hour length).