GER 111 Elementary German I (4) Teaches skills in the comprehension, speaking, reading and
writing of modern German. Students are expected to spend a minimum of two hours per week
outside of class in the language laboratory. (3-1).
GER 112 Elementary German II (4) Continuation of GER 111. (3-1). Prerequisite: GER 111 or
placement examination.
GER 121 Spoken German (1) Maintains and develops the conversational skills acquired in the
first semester of the language. Discussions in large and small groups. Graded pass/fail. Will not
count for the major or minor. Prerequisite: GER 111 or equivalent.
GER 131 German for Reading Knowledge (3) Designed for students considering graduate study
or desiring reading ability only. Presentation of German grammar, reading techniques and
specialized vocabulary in the student's field of interest. No minor credit will be given for this
course.
GER 211 Intermediate German I (4) Continues skills acquired in first year with additional
reading and composition practice. (3-1). Prerequisite: GER 112 or placement examination.
GER 212 Intermediate German II (4) Continuation of GER 211. (3-1). Prerequisite: GER 211 or
placement examination.
GER 272 German Literature in Translation (3) Study of major German literary works in English
translation. Texts may include those by Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Heine, Nietzsche, Hauptmann,
Hesse, Rilke, T. Mann, Kafka, Brecht, and B”ll. Credits earned in this course will not count
toward the required number of credits for a minor in German.
GER 311 Introduction to German Literature I (3) Presents representative major works from the
18th and 19th centuries (Classical to Realism). Lectures, discussions and readings in German.
Prerequisite: GER 212 or permission of instructor.
GER 312 Introduction to German Literature II (3) Presents representative major works of the
20th century from Naturalism to the present time. Lectures, discussions and readings in German.
Prerequisite: GER 212 or permission of instructor.
GER 321 German Composition (3) Stresses the acquisition of grammar skills through original
composition. Prerequisite: GER 212 or permission of instructor.
GER 332 German Conversation (3) Oral proficiency is to be acquired through both guided and
free discussion. Prerequisite: GER 212 or permission of instructor.
GER 491 Seminar in Germanic Studies (3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
GER 499 Directed Study (1-4) Student must submit a plan of study for approval before
enrolling. Intensive study of an author, literary form or period, or some aspect of the German
language. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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