Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of World Languages and Cultures

GER 101 Elementary German I

For students with no previous German. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

GER 102 Elementary German II

Continuation of GER 101 or equivalent. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

Prerequisites

GER 101 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 116 Contemporary Germany

Become familiar with the culture and society of Germany with special emphasis on contemporary German issues. Conducted in English.
3

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAIS-International Studies

GER 117 German Hospitality

Study German traditions of hospitality in social and commercial contexts, including the cultural significance of beer. Apply awareness of German hospitality to travel and entrepreneurship by Americans. Conducted in English.
3

GER 201 Intermediate German I

Prerequisites: Two years of high school German or demonstrated language proficiency; AND a placement evaluation by the German program coordinator. Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural interest.
3

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

GER 202 Intermediate German II

Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest.
3

Prerequisites

GER 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

GER 216 German Literature in Translation

Study German-language literary works translated into English. Become familiar with different genres and major writers of German literary traditions and situate literature within its social and historical contexts. Conducted in English.
3

GER 301 Germany and the Germans I

Practice advanced language skills and acquire flexibility in written and spoken expression using a wide variety of authentic materials.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 302 Germany and the Germans II

Continue to study complex elements of German syntax and structure. Use authentic materials to acquire idiomatic expressions and versatility in speaking and writing.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 311 German Civilization and Literature Survey I

Study of German civilization from prehistoric times up to the 19th century, including the historical, geographical, economic, political, artistic and literary development of Germany. Conducted in German.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 312 German Civilization and Literature Survey II

Study of German civilization from the Revolution of 1848 to the present, including the historical, economic, political, social, artistic and literary development of Germany. Conducted in German.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 340 German for the Professions

An in-depth study of the German language for the purpose of functioning and communicating appropriately in a German-speaking professional setting.
3

Prerequisites

(GER 201 and GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-)

GER 350 Introduction to German Literature

Survey of literature in German from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, taking into consideration the commonalities and divergences in how various ages and regions treat recurrent themes in poetry, drama and/or fiction. Conducted in German.
3

Prerequisites

(GER 201 and GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-)

GER 407 German Phonetics and Oral Proficiency

Intermediate oral proficiency in German required. Designed to develop oral proficiency through intensive phonetic training, and by exposing students to advanced and superior linguistic functions. This course prepares students for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

GER 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

GER 440 Advanced Linguistic Studies

An in-depth study of the German language in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics may include German morphology, German phonology, history of the German language.
3

Prerequisites

GER 300-399 with a minimum grade of D-

GER 450 Advanced German Literature and Culture

In-depth study of one literary or cultural topic related to Germany, Austria and/or Switzerland. Conducted in German.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

GER 475 Research Seminar

Study thematically related literary, historical, cultural and contemporary texts. Develop, express and critique textual interpretation and analysis in a research paper. In German and English.
3

Prerequisites

GER 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit only allowed for one of these courses: ASIA 475 and FR 475 and GER 475