Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
GERM 1201. Elementary German. (3) Corequisite: GERM 1201L.
Fundamentals of the German language, including speaking, listening
comprehension, reading, and writing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
GERM 1201L. Elementary German Practicum. (1) Corequisite:
GERM 1201. Drill, practice, practical application of structures
and concepts. Two hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
GERM 1202. Elementary German. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 1201
and 1201L, or equivalent. Corequisite: GERM 1202L. Fundamentals
of the German language, including speaking, listening comprehension,
reading, and writing. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
GERM 1202L. Elementary German Practicum. (1) Corequisite:
GERM 1202. Drill, practice, practical application of structures
and concepts. Two hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
GERM 2201. Intermediate German. (4) Prerequisite: GERM
1202 or permission of the department. Review of grammar, composition
and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and civilization
of German-speaking countries. Three class hours and two lab hours
per week. (Fall, Spring)
GERM 2202. Intermediate German. (4) Prerequisite: GERM
2201 or permission of the department. Continuation of GERM 2201.
Review of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings
on the culture and civilization of German-speaking countries. Three
class hours and two lab hours per week. Students who wish to continue
with advanced offerings in German are advised to complete GERM
2202. (Fall, Spring)
GERM 3030. Studies in German Culture. (A) (3) Prerequisite
for German major: satisfactory completion of GERM 2202 or equivalent.
Conducted in English. No knowledge of German required. A study
of the life and thought of German-speaking people both past and
present. Course topic will concentrate on a geographical area,
a particular cultural institution or a particular period. May
be repeated as topic changes. (Alternate years)
GERM 3050. Studies in German Literature. (L) (3) Prerequisite
for German major: satisfactory completion of GERM 2202 or equivalent.
Conducted in English. No knowledge of German required. May be
repeated as topic changes. (Yearly)
GERM 3160. Survey of German Film. (WA) or (WX) (3) Prerequisite:
sophomore status and ENGL 1102. Introduction to major movements
in German film history taught in English. Lectures, group discussions,
viewing of films (in whole and in part), and a variety of writing
assignments. (For students seeking to apply this course toward
requirements for the German major or minor there is a prerequisite
of four semesters of German or the equivalent and a co-requisite
of GERM 4050 (1).) (On demand)
GERM 3201. Advanced German Grammar, Composition and Conversation
I. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or permission of the department.
For prospective teachers of German and students who want intensive
oral and written work in the language. Three class hours per week
and lab work as assigned by instructor. (Yearly)
GERM 3202. Advanced German Grammar and Composition II. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or permission of the department. Intensive
review of German grammar. Discussion of prepared topics drawn
from newspapers and periodicals. Three class hours per week and
laboratory work as assigned by instructor. (Yearly)
GERM 3210. Business German. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 2202
or equivalent. Introduction to the spoken and written language
of the German business world; formalities and conventions of business
correspondence, import/export, economics, and commercial transactions.
(Alternate years)
GERM 3800. Directed Individual Study. (1-3) Prerequisite:
permission of the department; normally open only to FL majors
and minors. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be
arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester,
and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit. (On
demand)
GERM 4010. Periods in the History of German Literature. (3)
(3G) (a) Medieval literature, (b) Classicism, (c) Romanticism,
(d) Nineteenth Century, (e) Contemporary literature. Prerequisites:
two 3000-level courses or permission of the department. Study of
the major writers and works in a given period. Readings, lectures
and reports. May be repeated for major credit with change of topic.
(Alternate years)
GERM 4020. The Chief Genres in German Literature. (3) (3G)
(a) Novel, (b) Theater, (c) Lyric poetry, (d) short prose fiction.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level courses or permission of the department.
An analysis of a major genre and its development within German
literary history. Readings, lectures and reports. May be repeated
for major credit with change of topic. (Alternate years)
GERM 4050. Special Topics in German. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisite:
one 3000-level course or permission of the instructor. Treatment
of a special group or figure in German literature, specialized
topic in German culture or language, or special problems in German
conversation. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
GERM 4203. Survey of German Literature I. (3) (3G) Prerequisites:
two 3000-level courses or permission of the department. General
introduction to German literature from the Middle Ages to the
Classical Period. Book reports and class discussion on collateral
readings. (On demand)
GERM 4204. Survey of German Literature II. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
two 3000-level courses or permission of the department. German
literature since Classicism. Book reports and discussions on collateral
readings. (On demand)
GERM 4800. Directed Individual Study. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisite:
permission of the department; normally open only to FL majors
and minors. Individual work on a selected area study. To be arranged
with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester,
and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit. (On
demand)
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
Additional work required for graduate credit.
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