Page 110 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

111 21 While reviewing German grammar, this course considers the usages of Business German business and economic terminology, and language forms. Stu- German dents will read, translate, and compose German business letters, read and analyze business news and advertisements in the German press, and experience interview situations. The course will also focus on the position of the Federal Republic of Germany in the European, American, and world economic community, and on career opportunities in German business. 22 This course, conducted in German, seeks to help students realize three Contemporary goals: to read a representative selection of the short prose literature of German contemporary German-speaking authors, to analyze their various nar- Storytellers rative techniques, and to become aware of the political and social concerns which they voice from their unique vantage point in Middle Europe. Works include stories of Bichsel, Boell, Grass, Handke, Wolf, and others. 23 This course, conducted in German and in English, introduces students Translating to the science and the art of translating. Texts come from a variety German Prose of sources: history, philosophy, fine arts, biography, as well as from newspapers and webpages. Students will evolve strategies for dealing with difficult constructions and for using dictionaries effectively. For a description of the special studies certificate in German, see the section on Certificate Programs in this catalog. Russian 9-10 A study of the fundamental structure of the language with vocabulary Elementary development, practice in reading, writing, and conversation. The Russian course involves three class meetings and one session of conversation with the native speaker each week, plus laboratory practice, for two semesters. 15-16 An intensive review of basic grammar with spoken and written exer- Intermediate cises including a study of idioms and training in modes of expression. Russian The course requires three class meetings and one session of conversation with the native speaker each week, plus laboratory practice, for two semesters. 29 A study, in English translation, of important writings by major 19th and Russian Literature 20th century Russian authors from Pushkin to the present. The readin Translation ings focus on short story, novel and drama rather than poetry. Lectures supply a detailed look at social and political events which helped shape the literature. Knowledge of Russian is not required. For a description of the Russian area studies certificate, see the section on Certificate Programs in this catalog.

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