Tag: GER-278

Dietrich von der Glezze, Der Siegesgürtel (see also my English translation) (Auf der Grundlage von Wolfgang Spiewoks Übersetzung [1984] überarbeitet und neu zum Lehrgebrauch ins Netz gestellt von Albrecht Classen. 2006) Ich heiße “Der Siegesgürtel” und bin für ein gebildetes ehrbares Publikum bestimmt, nicht für rüde Bösewichte. Diesen möge ihre Bosheit übel bekommen and sie…Continue Reading Ger 278 Dietrich von der Glezze

PLEDGE FORM (Spring 2010) — please print out, sign and date, and submit to your instructor on the second day of class In order to be allowed to attend this class (Ger 278), I pledge to abide by the following rules as standards of professional student behavior, like in a movie theater. I grant the…Continue Reading Ger 278 Pledge

Ger 278 (Spring 2010) Jan. 12: Let’s begin with some discussion about the following points: A. What is the meaning and relevance of history and historical literature for us today? B. What are some of the critical points in human life that continue to evade simple answers and solutions? C. How can a course like…Continue Reading Ger 278 Lecture Notes

Journal Entry Rubric (currently not used, 2015) Journal Entry Nr. ___  Total points: ______/ 50 Development of reflection, thoughts about the reading, knowledge of reading: ____/ 25: 25 points:  reflections is clearly stated and is supported by coherent argumentation. At least two to three text passages are used to support thesis. Write 4 pages (min….Continue Reading Ger 278 Rubrics

Each essay will be graded as follows:Must be typed, with at least 1″ margin on all sides, at least 12 points letter size. Bring the print-out to class when paper is due. Submit also in electronic form to the dropboxes in D2L in time before the due date, though only the paper copy will count…Continue Reading Ger 278 Papers: Examples of what we expect from your papers. These illustrate the style and structure required

Albrecht Classen: The Middle Ages: 1. Geography and Time Frame (Article copied from: The Literary Encyclopedia, online at: http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1354). Only the first 600 words are open access. The rest of the text can now be found in my book Medieval Answers to Modern Problems (2012) The European Middle Ages, despite its foreignness (alterity) and chronological…Continue Reading Ger 278 Classen Middle Ages

Women’s Lives in Medieval Europe. A Sourcebook. Ed. by Emily Amt (New York-London: Routledge, 1993), 1-7. Introduction This book is a collection of primary sources for the study of women’s lives in Europe during the Middle Ages, from about 500 to about 1500 A.D. [now: C.E.] Its purpose is to present firsthand information about women’s…Continue Reading Ger 278 Emily Amt

3. Portfolio: 25%: Focus on one of the texts we discussed in class and explore its cultural-historical context. A. Identify one text that you want to work on for this portfolio, determine its rough date, and list at least 5 major historical events as they occurred ca. 50 years before and after the time when the…Continue Reading Portfolio

CLASS SCHEDULE: Throughout the entire semester, please always feel strongly encouraged to contact the instructor, by phone (520) 621-1395; email: aclassen@arizona.edu, or in person, 318 LSB. Week 1 of March 14, 2022: Please read the introductory text by Emily Amt and Classen: Historical framework, social structure, economic conditions Alternatively for further background, I recommend: read this intro….Continue Reading Syllabus – Schedule of Classes