German (GERM)

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GERM 1411. Elementary German. 4 Hours.

For students who have had no previous instruction in German. The work includes vocabulary acquisition, international cultural components, pronunciation, drills, sentence formation, and everyday conversation leading to proficiency. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required, one of which is a concurrent lab class enrollment.

GERM 1412. Elementary German. 4 Hours.

A continuation of GERM 1411 with more speaking and writing toward advancing proficiency. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required, one of which is a concurrent lab class enrollment.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GERM 1411 or equivalent.

GERM 2311. Intermediate German I. 3 Hours.

A continuation of GERM 1412 with emphasis on written and oral skills.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GERM 1412 or equivalent.

GERM 2312. Intermediate German II. 3 Hours.

A continuing emphasis on fluent usage of oral and written German. Intensive study of selected written work with the purpose of mastering midlevel proficiency skills.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GERM 2311 or equivalent.

GERM 2364. Multicultures Of Amer-German. 3 Hours.

A survey course designed to increase an awareness of Central- European culture in America with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries. This course may be conducted in English or German. Credit for this course may be applied to the major or minor only with permission of department chair.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GERM 2312 or equivalent.

GERM 3368. German Media. 3 Hours.

Study of German Media. Focus on conversational, listening, reading, and vocabulary skills. Students will watch German television programs and will read articles from major German magazines and newspapers. Includes a review of German grammar.
Prerequisite: GERM 1411, GERM 1412, GERM 2311 and GERM 2312 with a grade of C or better.

GERM 3380. Modern German Culture. 3 Hours.

An overview of the cultures of German speaking countries (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) from 1780 to the present.
Prerequisite: GERM 1411, GERM 1412, GERM 2311 and GERM 2312 with a grade of C or better.

GERM 4075. Individual Readings in German. 1-3 Hours.

This course is designed for the individual student who may need study of a particular era, genre, or author. Enrollment in this course is restricted and approval of such must be obtained from the department chair. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Variable Credit (1-3).

GERM 4360. Modern German Literature. 3 Hours.

An overview of the literatures of German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) from 1770 to the present.
Prerequisite: GERM 1411, GERM 1412, GERM 2311 and GERM 2312 with a grade of C or better.

GERM 4370. Seminar in Sel German Topics. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of a selected topic. The topic to be explored will change from year to year. This course may be repeated for credit as the content varies. Enrollment for this course must be granted by the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: GERM 1411, GERM 1412, GERM 2311 and GERM 2312 with a grade of C or better.