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| GERM 101 - Elementary German I (4:3:1). |
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Description: This is an introductory course intended for students who have not studied German previously. This course emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Notes: Lab Fee: $25. Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: Students with previous study of German should take the departmental placement test before enrolling in this course.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 102 - Elementary German II (4:3:1). |
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Description: This course builds on German 101. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Notes: Lab Fee: $25. Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: Completion of German 101 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better, a satisfactory score on the departmental placement test, or permission of the department chair.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 111 - Accelerated Elementary German I (3). |
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Description: This course covers the same material as GERM 101 at a slightly faster pace, and is thus ideal for (but not limited to) students who have some previous background in the language. It emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Notes: Successful completion of this course (C- or higher) makes students eligible for GERM 112, which fulfills the language requirement for many programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 112 - Accelerated Elementary German II (3). |
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Description: This course builds on German 111. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: Completion of GERM 111 with a C- or equivalent, or permission of the department chair.
Notes: Successful completion of this course (C- or higher) fulfills the language requirement for many programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 199 - General German Elective |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 201 - Intermediate German I (3:2:1). |
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Description: This course continues to stress development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Special attention is paid to more complex grammatical items such as the subjunctive, contrary-to-fact statements, and relative clauses.
Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: Completion of GERM 102 with a grade of C- or better, a satisfactory score on the departmental placement test or permission of the department chair.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Global Perspective |
| GERM 202 - Intermediate German II (3:2:1). |
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Description: This course is a continuation of German 201. It stresses development of oral and written proficiency. Attention is given to more complex grammatical structures such as passive voice, past subjunctive, and literary tenses.
Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: Completion of GERM 201 with a grade of C (or S), or permission of the department chair.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 210 - Special Topics in Language and Culture (1-3). |
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Description: Topics may focus on a literary period or author, language for specialized purposes (health professionals, social service agencies, etc.), history or culture.
Notes: May be taken for credit three times under different topics with permission of department chair. Offered variable times.
Prerequisites: Completion of GERM 201 with a grade of C or S.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 250 - Introduction to German Literature and Composition (3). |
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Description: Study of selected literary texts and development of reading and interpretive skills. Attention given to development of writing skills through the use of guided composition activities.
Prerequisites: Six hours of German at the 200-level or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Humanities and Arts |
| GERM 280 - The German Film (3). |
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Description: Introduction to significant examples of foreign language cinema as an art form and as embodiments of the culture of German speaking countries.
Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered variable times.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of Intermediate German.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Global Perspective |
| GERM 280H - Ther German Film |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 299 - General German Elective |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 301 - German Civilization and Culture (3). |
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Description: Traces the cultural development of Germany with emphasis on the study of music, art, architecture, literature, ideas, and "daily life" in their historical context.
Notes: Offered variable times.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of 200-level German.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Global Perspective |
| GERM 306 - German for Business (3) |
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Description: This course concentrates on the development of language skills needed to conduct simple business transactions in German-speaking countries.
Prerequisite: GERM 250 or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Offered variable times.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 310 - Advanced Grammar and Composition (3). |
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Description: A study of the finer points of German grammar and sophisticated aspects of composition techniques.
Prerequisite: German 250 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 310H - Advanced Grammar and Composition (3). |
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Description: A study of the finer points of German grammar and sophisticated aspects of composition techniques.
Prerequisite: German 250 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 313 - German Conversation (3:2:1). |
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Description: This course develops communicative and presentational skills through role-playing, extemporaneous dialogues, and similar activities.
Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered variable times.
Prerequisites: German 250 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Seminar/Recitation World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 360 - Special Topics in German (1-3). |
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Description: Individual project or traditional class on a subject selected by the student(s) and/or faculty member. Designed for students at the upper-division level.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Notes: Offered periodically.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 399 - German General Elective |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 401 - Survey of German Literature (4). |
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Description: A survey of the literature of Germany.
Notes: Offered variable times.
Prerequisites: GERM 250 and at least one German course on the 300-level or permission of the instructor.
4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Humanities and Arts |
| GERM 471 - Academic Internship in German (1:0:1). |
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Description: Students complete a work placement involving the German language and German-speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair.
Notes: Offered periodically. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours. A grade of S or U will be recorded.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 472 - Academic Internship in German (2:0:2). |
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Description: Students complete a work placement involving the German language and German-speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair.
Notes: Offered periodically. A grade of S or U will be recorded.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 473 - Academic Internship in German (3:0:3). |
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Description: Students complete a work placement involving the German language and German-speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair.
Notes: Offered periodically. A grade of S or U will be recorded.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research World Languages and Cultures Department |
| GERM 510 - Special Topics in German Language and Literature (3). |
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Description: Advanced seminar offers the faculty and students an opportunity to intensively investigate a single author, movement or genre in Austrian, German and Swiss literature.
Notes: Offered variable times. May be taken for additional credit with permission of Department Chair.
Prerequisite for all 500 level German courses: completion of one course in GERM at the 300 or 400 level with a grade of B or higher or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture World Languages and Cultures Department |
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