Department of English and Foreign Languages

German

GERMAN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GER 141 ELEMENTARY GERMAN. [GERM 1411] For students who have had no previous instruction in German. The work includes vocabulary acquisition, international cultural components, pronunciation, drills, sentence formation, and everyday conversation leading to proficiency. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required. Credit 4.

GER 142 ELEMENTARY GERMAN. [GERM 1412] A continuation of GER 141 with more speaking and writing toward advancing proficiency. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required. Prerequisite: GER 141 or equivalent. Credit 4.

GER 263 GERMAN READING AND COMPOSITION. [GERM 2311] A continuation of GER 142 with emphasis on written and oral skills. Prerequisite: GER 142 or equivalent. Credit 3.

GER 264 GERMAN READING AND COMPOSITION. [GERM 2312] A continuing emphasis on fluent usage of oral and written German. Intensive study of selected written work with the purpose of mastering midlevel proficiency skills. Prerequisite: GER 263 or equivalent. Credit 3.

GER 333 MULTICULTURES OF AMERICA: GERMAN. A survey course designed to increase an awareness of Central-European culture in America with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries. This course will be conducted in English. Credit for this course may not be applied to the minimum requirements in foreign languages. No prerequisites. Credit 3.

GER 361 MODERN GERMAN USAGE AND CONVERSATION. A useful course for all levels, including those seeking proficiency for personal or career reasons. Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speech and conversation dealing with modern topics. Conducted in German. Prerequisites: GER 263, 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

GER 362 ADVANCED GERMAN COMPOSITION. This is an intense writing course in which themes will be written, analyzed, and corrected every week. Grammar, vocabulary, and stylistics will be emphasized. Prerequisite: GER 264 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

GER 364 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE. A detailed study of various schools and periods of literature from 1750 to 1890. Conducted in German. Credit 3.

GER 385 GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES. This course investigates the literary and cultural contributions and influence of German civilization from 1800 to the present day. It stresses the interrelationships of German literature, art, and philosophy and is designed primarily for German majors. Instruction is in German. Prerequisite: GER 264 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

GER 470 SEMINAR IN SELECTED TOPICS IN LITERATURE, LANGUAGE OR CIVILIZATION. This course will be an in-depth study of a selected topic by which German majors and minors lacking specific skills may acquire the necessary knowledge of Germanic culture and/or the ability to speak, read, and write the German language at an advanced level. The topic to be explored will change from semester to semester. The course may be repeated for credit as the content varies. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in German or the consent of instructor. Credit 3.

GER 475 INDIVIDUAL READINGS IN GERMAN. This course is designed for the individual student who may need study of a particular era, genre, or author. Enrollment in this course is restricted and approval of such must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Credit 3.

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