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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