Courses

2017-2018

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GERM-111 Beginning German I

A comprehensive introductory course in German develops the four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Does not count as credit toward a major.

GERM-112 Beginning German II

A comprehensive introductory course in German develops the four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Does not count as credit toward a major. Prerequisite: GERM 111 or placement.

GERM-199 Introductory Topics in German

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GERM-213 Intermediate Conversation and Composition

Intensive practice in all modalities to improve intermediate level skills. Work in the Language Lab and composition writing will constitute a part of the course. This course satisfies the Oral Communication general education requirement. Prerequisite: GERM 112 or placement.

GERM-214 Review: Communication and Writing Skills

Intensive review of grammar and writing skills which aims to increase oral and written accuracy. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: 213 or consent.

GERM-299 Intermediate Topics in German

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GERM-302 Special Topics Seminar

A seminar with an emphasis on culture and literature focusing on a specific theme or topic. Topics have included Berlin, national identity, love in literature of the 90s, creative poetry writing, suicide in German literature, victims and perpetrators in German literature, migration and refugees and grammar review/advanced writing proficiency. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-304 German Culture and Civilization: 19th Century to 1933

German culture in its historic context of the 19th century to 1933. Study of the development of German culture and civilization as represented in literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music and film. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-305 German Culture and Civilization: 1933 to Present

German history and culture from 1933 to the present. Study of the development of German culture and civilization as represented in literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music and film. Special emphasis on Germany and Austria as multicultural societies. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-311 Introduction to German Fiction and Non-Fiction

The goal of the course is to train the students in the techniques of reading, analyzing and responding to literary and non-literary texts such as, short prose fiction, plays, films, poetry, essays, articles, biographies, etc. Short compositions in German throughout the semester constitute an essential element of the course. This course satisfies the upper level writing requirement. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-312 German Literature and Film

A close study of works by Mann, Kafka, Hesse, Böll, Grass and others. Films by directors such as Lang, Fassbinder, Herzog, von Trotta, Tykwer, Schlondorff, Wenders, Akin, Link, and others are also a focus of this course. An introduction to film theory complements this course. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-315 German for Commerce

Advanced language course with emphasis on commercial practices, business culture and economic sphere of German-speaking countries. Focus on interpersonal communication, employment opportunities using the German language, and training in the correspondence and vocabulary of commerce. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-321 The Romantic Period in German

A study of the works of Novalis, Tieck, Brentano, Gunderrode, Eichendorff, Hoffmann, and Heine. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-322 German Drama: "Enduring Themes in German Theater"

An introduction to German, Swiss, and Austrian of the 19th and 20th century covering literary periods and drama theory with authors including, but not limited to: Lessing, Schiller, Goethe, Lenz, Kleist, Buchner, Hebbel, Grillparzer, Hauptmann, Wedekind, Frisch, Brecht, Durrenmatt. Prerequisite: Two semesters of intermediate level German or consent.

GERM-361 Directed Study

GERM-362 Directed Study

GERM-363 Independent Study

GERM-364 Independent Study

GERM-399 Advanced Topics in German

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GERM-441 Senior Project

Senior German majors register for this credit with a regularly scheduled 300-level class.

GERM-451 Senior Research

GERM-452 Senior Research