GER - German
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for beginning students studying abroad. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for intermediate students studying abroad. Prerequisites:
GER 102.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
GER 102
Corequisites
None.
Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites:
GER 202.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
GER 202
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of
GER 311. Required for majors and minors. Recommended:
GER 311.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GER 312
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GER 312
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the main periods in German literature from Norse/Germanic mythology through the Enlightenment, reading representative authors and works within their social context. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
GER 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the main periods in German literature from end of the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century, reading representative authors and works within their social context. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
GER 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the main periods in German literature from the early 20th century to the present, reading representative authors and works within their social context. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
GER 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 hours of 300-level courses; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GER 311; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 hours of 300-level courses
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 hours of 300-level courses
Corequisites
None.
Romanticism, Poetic Realism, and Naturalism through representative authors. Prerequisite: at least 6 hours of 300- level courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
at least 6 hours of 300- level courses
Corequisites
None.
Impressionism, Expressionism, Neo-realism, and other current trends. Prerequisite: At least 6 hours of 300-level courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
At least 6 hours of 300-level courses
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 hours at the 300 level; permission of the instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Two 300-level courses; passing the competency test; departmental permission
Corequisites
None.
Pre-student teaching experience in middle or high school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite:
GER 411.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
GER 411
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
GER 411
Pre-student teaching experience in elementary school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite:
GER 421.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
GER 421
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor and department chairperson; at least 6 hours on the 400 level
Corequisites
None.