Judith H. Cox

Professor of German

Office:

Berte Humanities Building 304

Contact Information:

Box 549029
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4672
Office Fax: (205) 226-3064
E-mail: jcox@bsc.edu

Brief Career Background:

Professor of German, Birmingham-Southern College German Teacher, Alabama School of Fine Arts Part-Time German Instructor, University of Alabama in Birmingham Part-Time German Instructor, University of Texas at Arlington

Educational Background:

B.A. (1972), University of Kansas
M.A. (1977), University of Texas
Ph.D. (1986), University of Texas

Areas of Academic Interest:

Cultural history of German
East German Literature
Weimar Republic
Romanticism

Courses Taught:

GN 101 Elementary German I (1)
An introduction to the sounds and structure of the language as well as the culture of German speaking peoples. Work in the language laboratory is required. Emphasis is placed on all four language skills: oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Fall.

GN 102 Elementary German II (1)
A continuation of GN 101. Prerequisite: GN 101 or equivalent. Spring.

GN 220 Intermediate German (1)
Building on beginning German, this course thoroughly reviews basic grammar concepts, builds vocabulary, and further develops all four language skills. Prerequisite: GN 102 or consent. Fall.

GN 270 Gesprächsdeutsch (1)
Instruction and practice in oral comprehension and speaking. Conversation is based on realia (newspapers, magazines, videos). The course increases oral proficiency and awareness of modern culture. Prerequisite: GN 220 or consent.

GN 280 Eine kleine Deutschliteratur (1)
An introduction to German literature as well as to the skills and methods needed to read literature in the German language. This course provides practice in and application of these skills using a variety of genres. The course increases reading proficiency and prepares students for 400 level literature courses. (Does not the satisfy general education requirement in literature.) Prerequisite: GN 220 or consent.

GN 300 Advanced Conversation (1)
Intensive audio lingual practice in the classroom and language laboratory using discussion, oral reports, and contemporary authentic materials. Prerequisite: GN 270 or 280 or consent.

GN 303 Introduction to German Culture I (1)
A study of the cultures of the German speaking lands from their beginnings to the nineteenth century from several aspects: historical, philosophical, sociological, literary, and aesthetic. Lectures, discussions, and readings are in German (an IC designated course). Prerequisite: GN 270 or 280 or consent.

GN 304 Introduction to German Culture II (1)
A continuation of GN 303 from the nineteenth century to the present (an IC designated course). Prerequisite: GN 270 or 280 or consent.

GN 310 German Landeskunde (1)
A study of present-day Germany and its people from several aspects: political, cultural, geographical, and social. All lectures, discussions, and readings are in German. This course is beneficial to those majoring in international business or international studies. Prerequisite: GN 270 or 280 or consent.

GN 315 Advanced Grammar and Composition (1)
A detailed analysis of grammar combined with intensive practice in composition. Prerequisite: GN 270 or 280 or consent.

GN 333 German Across the Curriculum (¼)
Directed readings in the language in conjunction with a course in another discipline. May be taken more than once for credit providing that the disciplinary course is different. Prerequisite: GN 220 or equivalent and consent.

GN 398 Teaching Experience in German (1)
Prerequisite: consent.

GN 401 Survey of German Literature I (1)
The study of the evolution of German literature emphasizing literary movements to 1800 (an IC designated course). Prerequisite: GN 280 or consent.

GN 402 Survey of German Literature II (1)
A continuation of GN 401, from 1800 to the present (an IC designated course). Prerequisite: GN 280 or consent.

GN 410 Die Märchen der Brüder Grimm (1)
An examination of the tales of the Brothers Grimm as well as a sampling of critical theory of fairy tales. Students will become familiar with the history, theory and characteristics of the fairytale genre. Prerequisite: GN 280 or consent.

GN 450 Kriegsliteratur (1)
An examination of German literature and film dealing with Germany and Germans during and between World Wars I & II. Prerequisite: GN 280 or consent.

GN 460 Die deutsche Romantik (1)
Studies of German Romantic Literature. Prerequisite: GN 280 or consent.

GN 493 Independent Study (1)
Directed work for advanced students. Prerequisite: consent.

GN 498 Teaching Experience In German (1)
Prerequisite: consent.

GN 499 Senior Project in German (1)
An independent research project on a literary or cultural topic pertaining to the German language. A substantial paper that demonstrates an advanced degree of proficiency in the written expression of the language and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisite: junior standing. Interim.