HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY / 91 Historical survey of the German language as imprint of the cultural forces that shaped its development. GER 6940-Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U. GEW 6305-Studies in German Drama and Theatre (3) Main tendencies in the development of German drama during dif- ferent literary periods. Study of dramatic theory and analysis of masterpieces. Set against the social and political background as interpreted by the playwrights. GEW 6335-Studies in German Poetry (3) Extensive and inten- sive reading and interpretation of German lyrical poetry through the ages. Different styles and themes examined and analyzed. GEW 6401-Middle High German Love Poetry (3) Prereq: GEW 4400, 6405, or equivalent. Major works of Hartmann von Aue, Gottfried von Strassburg, Wolfram von Eschenbach, and Walther von der Vogelweide. GEW 6405-Introduction to Middle High German Literature (3) GEW 6425-Fate, Fortune, and Frivolity (3) Survey of 17th- Century Baroque poetry, drama, and novel, with intensive reading and analysis of major works. GEW 6489-Post-War Literature: East and West (3) Develop- ment and trends in poetry, the novel, and the theater after World War II in the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. GEW 6517-18th-Century German Literature (3) Major themes, forms, and techniques in the literature of the Enlightenment or "Sturm und Drang" and its development in relation to the cultural, moral, and political problems of the times. GEW 6535-Studies in German Classical Literature (3) Major literary achievements of the Weimar classics examined and in- terpreted. Readings include Goethe, Schiller, Holderlin, and Kleist. GEW 6545-Studies in Romantic or Post-Romantic Literature (3) Analysis of the uniquely German aspect of the Romantic movement in Europe. Major works of the German Romantics or "Junges Deutschland" examined in terms of themes, style, and common goals. GEW 6558-19th-Century German Literature (3) Lasting con- tributions of the great German poets and writers of the period, with reference to the prevailing social and historical conditions. GEW 6600-The Genius of Goethe (3) Selected works of Goethe in the context of the artistic, social, and political con- ditions of his time. GEW 6735-Studies in Modern German Literature (3) Major trends and techniques in modern German writing. Close analysis of representative works as well as the historical and social background. GEW 6755-The Contribution of Women in German Literary History (3) A variable content course focusing on the figure of women in German literature, German female writers, and Ger- man female critics. GEW 6825-Foundations of German Literary Criticism (3; max: 9) GEW 6900-Special Study in Germanic Languages and Literatures (3; max: 9) Intensive study of a selected topic. GEW 6905-Independent Studies (1-3; max: 9) Available only by special arrangement. GEW 6910-Supervised Research (1-5) S/U. GEW 6938-Seminar in Germanic Studies (3; max: 9) Required of all candidates for a master's degree in German. Methodology and research problems. GEW 6971-Research for Master's Thesis (1-15) S/U. ICW 6400-The Viking Sagas (3) ICW 6401-Readings in Sagas and Scaldic Poetry (3) RUS 5301-Grammar and Composition Exercises (3) Advanced work in the grammar of the phrase, and practice in composi- tion based on Russian readings. RUS 5701-Structure of the Russian Language (3) Linguistic studies of the grammar of Russian. RUS 5845-The Development of the Russian Language (3) Phonological and morphological changes in the Russian language from late Indo-European times to the present. RUW 5120-Survey of Russian Literary History (4) Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and other major pre-twentieth-century figures studied in the context of Russian intellectual currents and the history of European literature. RUW 5121-Survey of Modern Russian Literature (4) Soviet literature and the schools of the pre-Revolutionary literary milieu. RUW 5905-Special Studies in Russian (1-3) Available only by special arrangement. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GRADUATE FACULTY 1982-83 Director: L. Hayflick. Graduate Research Professors: G. F. Streib; W. B. Webb. Professors: F. M. Berardo; J. W. Brookbank; M. E. Dougherty; B. R. Greene; F. G. Har- ris; L. N. Knowles; S. Lotzkar; L. M. Malasanos; J. M. McRae; H. C. Riker; L. G. Shaw; H. M. Stahmer; E. M. Starnes; G. S. Stein; R. B. Stewart; D. C. Teas; 0. von Mering; H. L. Wass; W. L. Weismantel. Associate Pro- fessors: L. A. Crandall; W. R. Cunningham; R. P. Dun- can; J. T. Giesel; S. M. Golant; J. C. Henretta; A. J. La Greca; L. S. Lieberman; M. Notelovitz; J. L. Resnick; C. J. Slaymaker; P. A. Wagner; K. D. White. Assistant Pro- fessor: M. E. Rushefsky. The Center for Gerontological Studies (1) offers the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology for master's and doc- toral students in conjunction with graduate programs in several disciplines and (2) affords graduate students with backgrounds in different disciplines the opportunity to concentrate in gerontology through training that incor- porates multidisciplinary instruction, field experience, and research activity. Financial support for graduate study with an emphasis in gerontology is available from the Center in the form of stipends. GEY 6646-Issues and Concepts in Gerontology (3) A multidisciplinary, team-taught survey of the field. Other courses with aging content are listed in regular academic departments and can be applied to the graduate certificate. HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY College of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation GRADUATE FACULTY 1982-83 Chairman: G. F. Lafferty. Graduate Coordinator: B. A. Rienzo. Professor: G. F. Lafferty. Associate Professors: W. W. Chen; D. F. Foulk; B. A. Rienzo. Assistant Pro- fessor: J. W. Varnes. The Master of Health Education (nonthesis) and the Master of Arts in Health Education (thesis) degrees are offered in the Department of Health Education and Safety. Programs provide advanced preparation of health educators for positions of leadership in planning, developing, and administering programs of health educa- tion in a variety of employment settings. Concentrations of study may be developed to pursue interests in multidisciplinary areas, such as consumer health, chronic diseases, death and survivorship, drug abuse, environ- mental health, health risk reduction, health self-care, human sexuality, patient health education, and other critical health problem areas. The health education curriculum is individualized, and applicants with bachelor's degrees from related fields are accepted into the program. Previous work is evaluated, and programs are planned according to individual needs, interests, and career objectives. HES 5935-Current Topics in Health Education (1-3) Prereq: permission of department chairperson. Offered upon request