Cynthia Klima has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 1993.
Office Hours: SPRING 2025
- Tuesdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Wednesdays: 10:00am - 11:30am
Also by appointment
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., German, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995
M.A., German, University of Oklahoma, 1986
B.A., Russian, University of Oklahoma, 1983
More About Me
Research Interests
Her interests lie in German-Czech-Jewish relations, political relations in Europe, cultural history of Central Europe, Russian literature and cultural history, and the Germans and Jews of Prague. She has written numerous articles on Jewish contribution to culture in Central Europe, historical articles and book reviews on German, Czech, Russian and Jewish themes. Her translation of Paul Leppin's Blaugast: A Novel of Decline was published in November 2007 by Twisted Spoon Press in Prague, Czech Republic. In addition, Dr. Klima is involved with Humanities/Central European Studies and Summer Study Abroad to Prague, Czech Republic. She is the coordinator for both the German minor and Central and Eastern European Studies minor.
Other Interests
- Study abroad in Prague/Vienna/Budapest
- Yoga and pilates
- Central European literature and culture
- Sewing, crochet and embroidery
- Traveling
Classes
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GERM 101: Elementary German I
Introductory communication-based language course. Develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intensive practice of real-world communication and cultural knowledge.
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RUSS 205: Russian for Reading Knowledge
The course will prepare students for research in the Russian language and/or the workplace where a reading knowledge of Russian could be a vital addition to the student's skill set. Students will learn to write and read the Russian language, both print and handwritten, and work with various types of readings (scientific, literary, political, philosophical, historical).
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WRTG 101: English Lang and Culture I
Designed for non-native speakers of English, this class explores grammar, syntax, cultural nuances, and idioms of the English language. Writing practice, use of library materials, and presentation of work will culminate in a larger project that synthesizes skills learned throughout the semester.