GERMAN (GERM)

 

GERM 1100.  Elementary German I. (3) Prerequisite: may be taken for credit only by students with no previous experience in German.  First course in a college-level sequence to develop competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German, in a cultural context.  (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

 

GERM 1101. Elementary German II. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 1100 or equivalent.  Second course in a college-level sequence to develop competence in speaking, understanding, reading and writing German, in a cultural context.  The first course offered for students with previous experience in German. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

 

GERM 1102.  Elementary German III. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 1101 or equivalent.  Third course in a college-level sequence to develop competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German, in a cultural context.  (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

 

GERM 2201. Intermediate German I. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 1102 or equivalent.  Review of grammar, reinforcement and expansion of competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, in a cultural context. (Fall, Spring)

 

GERM 2202. Intermediate German II. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 1102 or permission of the Department. Review of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and civilization of German‑speaking countries. Students who wish to continue with advanced offerings in German are advised to complete GERM 2202. (Fall, Spring)

 

GERM 2210.  Introduction to Business German. (3) Prerequisites: GERM 2201 or permission of the Department.  Introduction to spoken and written language of the German-speaking business world.  Acquisition of and practice with general commercial terminology used in German for such functional business areas as economics, management, marketing, finance, and import-export. (Alternate for GERM 2202.) (Fall)

 

GERM 3030. Studies in German Culture. (3) (A) 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. (3) (WAO) or (WXO) Prerequisite: sophomore status and ENGL 1102.  Introduction to major movements in German film history.  Conducted 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) (O) 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 3800. Directed Individual Study. (1‑3) Prerequisite: permission of the Department; normally open only to German 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) (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) (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) 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 4120.  Advanced Business German I. (3) Prerequisites: GERM 2210, 3201 and an additional 3000- or 4000-level course (3202 recommended), or permission of the Department.  Advanced studies in Business German, intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as economics, management, and marketing. (Fall)

 

GERM 4121.  Advanced Business German II. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 2210, 3201 and an additional 3000- or 4000 level course (3202 recommended), or permission of the Department.  Advanced studies in Business German, intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as marketing, finance, and import-export. (Spring)

 

GERM 4203. Survey of German Literature I. (3) 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) Prerequisite: two 3000 level courses or permission of the Department. German literature since Classicism. Book reports and discussions on collateral readings. (On demand)

 

GERM 4410. Professional Internship in German. (1-6) Prerequisites: GERM 3201 and 3202, or equivalent and consent of the Department.  Faculty-supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating profession (e.g., business) or community organization.  Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

 

GERM 4800. Directed Individual Study. (1‑3) 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)