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 18th century to 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 history of German literature 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 (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 additional works by Lessing, Kleist, and other important writers of the era.

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: 1880–1925 (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.

See also FRLN course listing.