German (GERM)
Modern and Classical Languages
Placement: See the Academic Testing section in the
Admission chapter.
101 Elementary German I (3:3:1). Designed for
students with no knowledge of German. Introduction to
German, including elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills,
listening comprehension, and reading. Lab work required.
102 Elementary German II (3:3:1). Prerequisite:
GERM 101 or permission of department. Continuation of
GERM 101. Lab work required.
105 Review of Elementary German (3:3:1).
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or permission of
department. Review of elements of German for students who
have studied German previously. May not be taken for credit
in combination with GERM 102. Lab work required.
201 Intermediate German I (3:3:1). Prerequisite:
GERM 102, 105, appropriate placement score, or permission
of department. Further development of skills in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. GERM 201 and 202
must be taken in sequence. Lab work required.
202 Intermediate German II (3:3:1). Prerequisite:
GERM 201, appropriate placement score, or permission of
department. Application of skills to reading, composition,
and discussion. Lab work required.
301 Culture and Civilization (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of
instructor. Development of German civilization from the 18th century to the present. German
cultural contributions to world civilization. Taught in English.
310 Conversation and Composition
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, or permission of
instructor. Development of fluency in speaking and proficiency in
writing German through discussion, reports, and
compositions based on texts dealing with contemporary events and
issues. Not for native speakers.
316 German for the Business World
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, or permission of
instructor. Introduction to the terminology and structural features
of
business German. Emphasis on acquiring vocabulary
and on developing facility in reading German business
articles and correspondence.
318 Translation of Texts (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 12
credits of German or permission of instructor.
Introduction to principles and techniques of translation. Translation of
texts from the natural and social sciences, current events,
and contemporary culture. Translations mainly from
German into English.
325 Major Writers (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101
or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Works of
major German, Austrian, and Swiss writers in translation.
Writers to be studied vary. Course work in English. May
be repeated for credit with permission of department.
340 Survey of German Literature (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Overview of the history of German literature from its
beginnings to 1880.
355 Readings in Poetry (3:3:0). Prerequisite: GERM
202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Intensive reading of German poetry in its historical context. Study
of genre characteristics and development. Types of poetry
studied vary. May be repeated for credit when subtitle is
different, with permission of department.
365 Readings in Narrative Prose
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Intensive reading of German narrative prose, such as
autobiographical fiction, fairy tales, and film. Study of
genre characteristics and development. Topics vary. May be
repeated for credit when subtitle is different, with
permission of department.
375 Readings in Drama (3:3:0). Prerequisite: GERM
202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Intensive reading of German dramas in their historical context. Study
of genre characteristics and development, including
performance aspects. Type studied (e.g., historical drama,
radio play, epic theater) varies. May be repeated for credit
with permission of department when subtitle is different.
415 Advanced Grammar and Style (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: 15 credits of German or permission of
instructor. Study of syntax, idiomatic features, and levels of style.
Extensive practice in different types of written expression.
418 Advanced Composition (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15
credits of German or permission of instructor.
Development of proficiency in writing German through intensive
practice in preparing guided and original compositions.
442 The Age of Goethe (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15 credits
of German or permission of instructor. Major works of
Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, Classicism, and early
Romanticism. Emphasis on drama and poetry by Goethe
and Schiller, with some Lessing and Kleist.
444 The Literature of Romanticism
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15 credits of German or permission of
instructor. German Romantic poetry and prose. Background and
some theory included.
450 Modern Literature: 18801925
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15 credits of German or permission of instructor.
Literature of Naturalism, Impressionism, and Expressionism,
in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
451 Modern Literature: 1925 to the Present
(3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15 credits of German or permission of
instructor. Literary trends since 1925 in Germany,
Austria, and Switzerland.
480 Special Topics (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 15 credits
of German or permission of instructor. Special topics on
language, literature, or culture by theme, approach, or
era. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
518 Studies in 18th- and Early 19th-Century
Literature (3:3:0). Major authors, movements, and themes
in 18th- and early 19th-century German literature.
Literary theory and practice, historical background, and critical
reception. May be repeated for credit with permission
of department.
525 Studies in Modern Literature
(3:3:0). Writers, themes, or genres of modern German literature. May
be repeated for credit with permission of department.
550 Special Topics (3:3:0). Study of a special topic in
the area of German language, literature, or culture.
Specific topics are announced in advance. May be repeated for
credit with permission of department.
560 History of the German Language
(3:3:0). Development of the German language from the eighth century to
the present. Phonological, morphological, and syntactic
structures characteristic of the various stages of development.
580 Contemporary Germany (3:3:0). Study of
contemporary Germany in its political, economic, social, and
cultural institutions. Special emphasis on postunification
issues and Germany's place in the European community.
798 Directed Reading and Research
(3:0:0). Prerequisite: Open only to degree students who have completed
at least 18 credits. Reading and research on a specific
project under the direction of a department member. Oral or
written report required.
See also FRLN course listing.
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