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Currently Offered Courses (German) - Spring 2024

GER 101 - Beginning German I

Introductory course focusing on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture.

GER 102 - Beginning German II

Continuation of GER 101. Continued focus on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture at an introductory level. Prerequisite: One semester of college German or equivalent.

GER 103 - Intermediate German I

Continuation of GER 102. Intermediate course focusing on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture. Prerequisite: Two semesters of college German or equivalent.

GER 104 - Intermediate German II

Continuation of GER 103. Continued focus on listening comprehension, oral skills, reading, writing, and culture at an intermediate level. Prerequisite: Three semesters of college German or equivalent.

GER 191 - Freshman Honors Tutorial

Study of selected topics on an individually arranged basis. Open only to honors majors or to Cohn Scholars and Associates. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental honors advisor.

GER 199 - Undergraduate Open Seminar

Credit: 1 to 5 hours. May be repeated.

GER 211 - Conversation and Writing I

Prerequisite: GER 104 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

GER 212 - Conversation and Writing II

Continuation of GER 211. Prerequisite: GER 211 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

GER 251 - Grimm's Fairy Tales in Context

Special attention is paid to the Grimms' tales in terms of traditional narrative genres, elements of life in early modern Europe, and versions from Italy and France as well as Germany. Course is conducted in English. Same as CWL 254 and ENGL 266. Credit is not given for both GER 251 and GER 250.

GER 261 - The Holocaust in Context

Examines cultural representations of the Holocaust in literature, film, and critical essays. Same as CWL 273, ENGL 269, and JS 261. Credit is not given for both GER 261 and GER 260.

GER 299 - Study Abroad

Lectures, seminars, and practical work in German language, literature, civilization, and in other academic areas appropriate to the student's course of study. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 18 hours; may be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 36 hours. Prerequisite: GER 104 or equivalent; 2.75 overall average; 3.0 average in German courses.

GER 321 - German for Economics

German language as used in professional contexts involving economic matters: texts and documents relating to forms of enterprises and their financing, to macroeconomic structures of domestic and foreign trade, and to reports on the economies of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GER 320 or consent of instructor.

GER 418 - Language & Minorities in Europe

Same as EURO 418, FR 418, ITAL 418, LING 418, PS 418, SLAV 418, and SPAN 418. See FR 418.

GER 420 - German Cultural History

A general introduction to German culture from the pre-Christian period to the twenty-first century, focusing on the tension between forces of history and modernization in German culture. Course materials include literary and philosophical texts, film, painting, and music. Particular attention will be paid to the role of art in society. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One 200-level German course and GER 331; or consent of instructor.

GER 460 - Principles of Language Testing

Same as EIL 460, EPSY 487, FR 460, ITAL 460, PORT 460, and SPAN 460. See EIL 460.

GER 465 - German Linguistics

Linguistic analysis of Germanic languages in historical, geographic, and social context. Taught in German or English, depending on topic. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms, as topics vary, to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: When the course is taught in English, there are no prerequisites. When the course is taught in German, the recommendation is GER 212 or consent of the instructor.

GER 489 - Theoretical Foundations of SLA

Same as FR 481, ITAL 489, LING 489, PORT 489, and SPAN 489. See LING 489.

GER 491 - Honors Senior Thesis

Intended primarily for candidates for honors in German, but open to other seniors. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of instructor.

GER 496 - Special Topics German Studies

Intensive study of restricted topics in German language, literature, and culture. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Three years of college German or equivalent.

GER 512 - Applied LiteraryTranslation II

Same as CWL 512, EALC 512, SLAV 502, and TRST 502. See TRST 502.

GER 573 - 18thC German Studies

Seminar in selected genres, themes, or authors of the eighteenth century. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated in separate semesters to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.

GER 588 - Sem Second Lang Learn

Same as EALC 588, FR 588, ITAL 588, LING 588, PORT 588, and SPAN 588. See SPAN 588.

GER 593 - Research in Special Topics

May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours.

GER 599 - Thesis Research

Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.