GERM 1240 4 credits
Elementary German

Conversation, grammar, reading and writing; emphasis upon oral practice in the language laboratory. F

GERM 1340 4 credits
Elementary German

Continuation of GERM 1240. P: GERM 1240 or equivalent. S GE: HUM (second course only)

GERM 2240 4 credits
Intermediate German

Intensive and extensive reading of German plays, novels and short stories; review of grammar; emphasis on oral practice in the language laboratory. P: GERM 1340 or equivalent. F GE: HUM

GERM 2340 4 credits
Intermediate German

Continuation of GERM 2240. P: GERM 2240 or equivalent. S GE: HUM

GERM 3000 1-4 credits
Foreign Languages Travel Abroad Seminar

A seminar with emphasis on language, literature and culture. Non-language students may take this course in English translation for credit in the humanities but receive no foreign language credit. Students travel under supervision and receive from one to four credits in German, French or Spanish or in literature in translation for non-language students. Number of credits depends on the duration of exposure, the amount of reading, and the quality of written work. P: GERM 2240 or equivalent. Non-language students should consult the department chairperson. GE: HUM

GERM 3220 2 credits
German Conversation and Composition I

This course stresses basic German conversation as reflected in readings in the humanities (short stories, essays, social and cultural portrayals of the German world, etc.) and in real-life situations. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent.

GERM 3320 2 credits
German Conversation and Composition II

This course stresses basic German conversation as reflected in readings in the humanities (short stories, essays, social and cultural portrayals of the German world, etc.) and in real-life situations. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent.

GERM 3330 3 credits
German Literature of the 20th Century

Contemporary literary movements; representative works in the novel, drama and poetry; lectures and discussion in German. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent. GE: HUM

GERM 3430 3 credits
German Literature of the 19th Century

Representative works from late Romanticism and Realism; special emphasis on the novelle of German as well as Austrian and Swiss authors. Lectures and discussions in German. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent.
 



GERM 3530 3 credits
German Civilization

The political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary development of the German nation from its origin to the present. GE: HUM

GERM 4000 2 credits
Teaching of Foreign Languages

The principles and methods of teaching foreign languages should be taken simultaneously with TCHG 4110.

GERM 4220 2 credits
Phonetics

Theory of German sounds with practical training in pronunciation. Oral practice in language laboratory. Required for a major or teaching minor in German. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent.

GERM 4230 3 credits
Survey of German Literature to 1750

Representative works from the oldest records to the 18th century; lectures and discussions in German. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent. GE: HUM

GERM 4250 1-4 credits
Supervised Independent Study

For advanced students who wish to acquaint themselves further with German literature, civilization or linguistics; thesis type reports and examination; by special permission - number of credits to be determined at the beginning of the course. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent.

GERM 4330 3 credits
Survey of German Literature Since 1750

Continuation of GERM 4230. Representative works from the 18th and early 19th centuries; lectures and discussions in German. P: GERM 2340 or equivalent. GE: HUM

GERM 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience

Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department.