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0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), GER 311, GER 312, GER 313; 3 Cr. from GER 421, GER 422, GER 423
Electives: 24 Cr. at 300- or 400-level (to include 15 Cr. in literature)

German Minor (27-39 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), GER 311, GER 312, GER 313
Electives: 15 Cr. at 300- or 400-level

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), GER 311, GER 312, GER 313, GER 351, GER 452; 3 Cr. from GER 421, GER 422, GER 423; FORL 453 or FORL 455; GER 454 or GER 456.
Electives: 18 Cr. at 300- or 400-level (to include 12 Cr. in literature)

German Minor (33-45 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), GER 311, GER 312, GER 313; GER 351 or GER 452; FORL 453 or FORL 455; GER 454 or GER 456.
Electives: 12 Cr. at 300- or 400-level.

Minor (39 Credits) arranged in consultation with and approved by adviser.

GER 131, 132, 133: Elementary German I, II, III

Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures with emphasis on the spoken language. These courses promote an increased understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.

4 Cr. each quarter

131: F, W, S, SUM

132: F, W, S

133: F, W, S

GER 211, 212: Intermediate

Review and expansion of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures; conversational practice. Must be taken in sequence.

Prereq.: GER 133, or 2 or 3 years high school German.

4 Cr. each quarter

211: F, W

212: W, S

GER 132 or permission of instructor.

1-4 Cr. DEMAND

GER 243: Readings in Modern Literature

Graded selections from prose, drama and poetry.

Prereq.: 4 quarter credits at the 200-level or 4 years high school German.

4 Cr. S

NOTE: 12 Cr. in German at the 200-level (or the equivalent as determined by the department) are prerequisite to all courses at the 300-level.

GER 311: Conversation and Composition I

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of German-speaking countries. Review and practice of German grammar. Directed toward correct expression. Must be taken before or concurrently with the first literary course at the 300- or 400-level.

4 Cr. F

GER 312: Conversation and Composition II

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of German-speaking countries. Review and practice of German grammar. Directed toward correct expression of a more sophisticated nature.

Prereq.: GER 311

4 Cr. W

GER 313: Conversation and Composition III

Written and oral practice based on themes from the contemporary culture of German-speaking countries. Review and practice of German grammar. Directed toward an appreciation of literary style.

Prereq.: GER 312

4 Cr. S

GER 341: Cultural History

Introductory studies in the history, culture and civilization of the German-speaking nations.

4 Cr. DEMAND

GER 344: German Film

A study and analysis in German cinema from the literary, social, technical and theoretical perspective.

Prereq.: GER 311 or consent

4 Cr. W

GER 345: German Women Writers

A study and analysis of texts by German women writers from socio-historical perspectives.

Prereq.: GER 312 or consent

4 Cr. DEMAND

GER 351: Pronunciation and Intonation

Analysis of German phonology for native speakers of English: intensive oral practice.

3 Cr. S

NOTE: 8 Cr. in German at the 300-level are pre-requisite to all courses at the 400-level.

GER 412: Advanced Studies in German Language

Intensive study of a particular aspect of the German language, such as history or structure as announced in advance.

Prereq.: GER 452 or consent of instructor

-4 Cr. each registration; max. 12 Cr. DEMAND

GER 413: Advanced Studies in German Civilization

Intensive study of a particular aspect of the historical, sociological, artistic, political or intellectual development of the German-speaking peoples as announced in advance.

Prereq.: GER 341 and GER 441 or consent of instructor

1-4 Cr. each registration; max., 12 Cr. DEMAND

GER 421, 422, 423: Advanced Conversation and Composition I, II, III

Advanced written and oral practice based on themes drawn from contemporary culture of German-speaking countries.

1 Cr. per course. May be repeated to maximum of 6 Cr.

421: F

422: W

423: S

GER 312 or consent

4 Cr. F, S

GER 441: German Civilization

Studies in the history and culture of the German-language area of Europe.

4 Cr. DEMAND

GER 452: Advanced Grammar

Analysis and practice of German phonological, morphological and syntactical features for native speakers of English.

3 Cr. DEMAND

GER 454: Teaching German in the Secondary School

Application of language learning principles to secondary school instruction/curriculum development. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.

Prereq.: FORL 453

Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program.

2 Cr. DEMAND

GER 456: Teaching German in the Elementary School

Application of language learning principles to elementary school instruction. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.

Prereq.: FORL 455

Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program.

2 Cr. DEMAND

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Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Student Course Descriptions II

GER 411-511: Advanced Studies in German Literature

Intensive study of a particular movement, author, or work as announced in advance. To be taught in German.

Prereq.: 9 Cr. of literature or consent of instructor

-4 Cr. each registration; max., 12 Cr. DEMAND

GER 460-560: Study Abroad

On-site study of selected aspects of language and/or culture of the host country; final report presented in German.

Prereq.: GER 211 or equivalent, and approval of foreign language department program director

4-8 Undgr. Cr., 3-6 Gr. Cr. DEMAND

GER 471-571: Introduction to German Business

Legal system; business administration; job market; banking, manufacturing, and service industries; real estate.

Prereq.: GER 313 or consent of instructor

4 Undgr. Cr., 3-5 Gr. Cr. W. May be repeated to max. of 12 credits

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Created December 1995 for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature by Sara A. Grachek
Date of Last Revision: January 10, 1995
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