GER - German
For students with minimal German language exposure and absolute beginners. Basic German grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and information on culture of German-speaking countries. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
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. (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 studying abroad at the beginner level. 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. 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. 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 students studying abroad at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Intended for students of German studying abroad at the advanced level. Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
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.
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.
Interpretation and discussion of representative works by German-language writers whose works have shaped contemporary German culture. Class is taught in English. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
The civilization of Germany and German-speaking areas with emphasis on the social, artistic, philosophical, and literary aspects up to the end of the 18th century. Taught in English. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
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.
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.
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 advanced students of German studying abroad at the 400-level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-24(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
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.