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GER 101, 102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I, II
4, (4 s.h.)
A functional introduction to the structure of the German language.
The class activity develops the four skills (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) as well as basic linguistic skills that enable
the student to appreciate the common origins and features of German
and English. State-of-the-art audio-visual materials are used in
class. Four hours of class and one hour independent laboratory per
week. Prerequisite to 102: 101 or a satisfactory demonstration of
equivalent proficiency. These courses are offered every fall and
spring semester in sequence only.
GER 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I, II 3, (3 s.h.)
Readings, videos, and conversational practice provide the student
experience with the contemporary German idiom and culture. Grammar
review and exposure to expressions used in everyday life enable
the student to understand German of moderate difficulty as well
as the customs and features of the Germanspeaking countries. Prerequisite
for 201: 102 or a demonstration of equivalent proficiency. Prerequisite
for 202: 201 or a demonstration of equivalent proficiency. These
courses are offered every fall and spring semester in sequence only.
GER 301 ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
(3 s.h.)
Conversation and comprehension drills and advanced grammatical analysis
based on readings from literary works and periodicals. For future
language teachers, but also meets cultural and professional needs.
Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of the instructor. This course
is offered in alternate fall semesters.
GER 302 GERMAN CIVILIZATION (3 s.h.)
German geography, history, culture, and literature. Conducted primarily
in German. Prerequisite: GER 202 and 301 or a demonstration of oral
proficiency. This course is offered in alternate spring semesters.
GER 303 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE I
(3 s.h.)
The development of German literature from its beginnings through
1750. Prerequisites: GER 301 and 302 or permission of the instructor.
This course is offered in alternate fall semesters.
GER 304 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE II
(3 s.h.)
German literature from the late eighteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: GER 301 and 302 or permission of the instructor. This
course is offered in alternate spring semesters.
GER 306 BUSINESS GERMAN (3 s.h.)
Basic commercial German vocabulary for business skills such as letter
writing, making reservations, billing, ordering, and working with
the various departments of a German business. E-mail and use of
Internet in German are integral components. Prerequisite: GER 301
or permission of the instructor. This course is offered as needed.
GER 385 SEMINAR IN SPECIALIZED READING
IN GERMAN (1-2 s.h.)
For students who have finished the minor or want to retain their
language proficiency. Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of the
department head. This course is offered as needed.
GER 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERMAN (TBA)
An opportunity for a well qualified, upper-division student
to engage in special research in his/her major. Requires
approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor,
and the department head, before approval by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs.
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