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GER 101 Elementary German I: Language and Culture

Designed for students who have had no German. Basic language skills. Introduction to the culture of the German-speaking countries. Students who have had previous preparation in German are required to take a placement exam. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
4(4-0)

GER 102 Elementary German II: Language and Culture

Continuation of GER 101. Basic language skills. Introduction to the culture of German-speaking countries. Students with previous German experience must take a placement exam. Course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
4(4-0)

GER 105 Accelerated Elementary German

Intended for students with high school or other preparation in German who are not ready to begin Intermediate German. Combines GER 101 and 102. Students with previous preparation in German are required to take a placement exam. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
4(4-0)

GER 110 German Language Study Abroad

Intended for beginning students studying abroad. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

GER 201 Intermediate German I

Review of grammar and further development of all German language skills. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended: GER 102. (University Program IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo- American Tradition)

Credits
4(4-0)

GER 202 Intermediate German II

Review of grammar and further development of all German language skills. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended: GER 201. (University Program IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo- American Tradition)

Credits
4(4-0)

GER 210 German Language Study Abroad

Intended for intermediate students studying abroad. Prerequisites: GER 102.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

GER 310 German Language Study Abroad

Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites: GER 202.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

GER 311 Advanced German I

Study of standard High German using current conversational and literary sources. Designed to improve oral and written language skills. Required for majors and minors. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 312 Advanced German II

Continuation of GER 311. Required for majors and minors. Recommended: GER 311.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 325 Modern German Literature in Translation

Interpretation and discussion of representative works by modern German- speaking writers with a focus on their views of contemporary society. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 335 The Culture of the German Economy

Development of proficiency through readings, discussions, and translations dealing with the culture of the German economic system and Germany in world trade. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GER 312.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 336 The Culture of German Business

Development of proficiency through readings, discussions, and translations dealing with key areas of the German business culture such as management, marketing and corporate hierarchies. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GER 312.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 341 German Cultural History I

The civilization of Germany and German-speaking areas with emphasis on the social, artistic, philosophical, and literary aspects up to 1890. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 342 German Cultural History II

The civilization of Germany and German-speaking areas with emphasis on the social, artistic, philosophical, and literary aspects from 1890 to 1945. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 343 Survey of German Literature I

Survey of the chief literary periods from the earliest texts through the Enlightenment, reading representative authors and works within their social contexts. May be offered as writing intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 344 Survey of German Literature II

Survey of the chief literary periods from the end of the eighteenth century until the early 1930's, reading representative authors and works within their social contexts. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 345 Survey of German Literature III

Survey of the chief literary periods from the 1930s until the present time, reading representative authors and works within their social contexts. Conducted in German. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 347 German Cultural History III

Investigation of the cultural history of 'Germany' from post-war division through reunification and after, as seen through a wide variety of texts and other media. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 350 Highlights of German Film

A survey of German film from the Weimar Republic through the present, with the focus on significant and representative feature films. Taught in German. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 370 Advanced Studies in German

Special topics may include language, literature and/or culture. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Recommended: GER 202.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

GER 397 Directed Readings

Offers insight into certain aspects of German literature and civilization, not normally included in regular courses. Prerequisites: 6 hours of 300-level courses; permission of instructor.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

GER 398 Directed Writing

Students will learn to write different text types (e.g., news articles, short stories, book reviews, etc.). They will improve their grammatical, linguistic, and stylistic skills in written German. Prerequisites: GER 311; permission of instructor.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

GER 403 German Literature to 1776

The Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and the Enlightenment. Modern German translations from Old High German and Middle High German periods. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 300-level courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 405 German Classicism

The classical age culminating in the works of Goethe and Schiller. The authors' lives, thoughts, and impact on their contemporaries. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 300-level courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 407 German Literature of the Nineteenth Century

Romanticism, Poetic Realism, and Naturalism through representative authors. Prerequisite: at least 6 hours of 300- level courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 409 German Literature of the Twentieth Century

Impressionism, Expressionism, Neo-realism, and other current trends. Prerequisite: At least 6 hours of 300-level courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

GER 410 Study Abroad

Intended for students on the exchange program with the Federation of German-American Clubs. Prerequisites: 6 hours at the 300 level; permission of the instructor.

Credits
1-24(Spec)

GER 411 Practicum in Teaching German

Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting materials for secondary-level classrooms. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses; passing the competency test; departmental permission.

Credits
3(2-1)

GER 412 Practicum: Secondary Field Experience

Pre-student teaching experience in middle or high school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite: GER 411.

Credits
1(Spec)

GER 421 Foreign Language in Elementary Schools

Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting materials for the elementary school classroom. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Co- requisites: GER 411.

Credits
1(1-0)

GER 422 Practicum: Elementary Field Experience

Pre-student teaching experience in elementary school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite: GER 421.

Credits
1(Spec)

GER 470 Advanced Studies in German

To develop advanced proficiency in German. Special topics may include language, literature, and/or culture. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Recommended: 6 hours at the 300 level.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

GER 597 Independent Study

The in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member who together with a student designs the format of the study. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chairperson; at least 6 hours on the 400 level.

Credits
1-6(Spec)