GERMAN (GERM)
GERM 1100.
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.
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)