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Course Descriptions

GERM 1001 Elementary German (4 credits)
Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. First quarter of three quarter sequence.
GERM 1002 Elementary German (4 credits)
Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. Second quarter of three quarter sequence.
GERM 1003 Elementary German (4 credits)
Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. Third quarter of three quarter sequence.
GERM 2001 Intermediate German (4 credits)
Vocabulary expansion and grammar review, conversation, readings of cultural and literary materials. Prerequisite: GERM 1003 or equivalent. First quarter of two quarter sequence.
GERM 2002 Intermediate German (4 credits)
Vocabulary expansion and grammar review, conversation, readings of cultural and literary materials. Prerequisite: GERM 2001 or equivalent. Second quarter of two quarter sequence.
GERM 2005 Reading and Conversation (4 credits)
Learning ease of expression in German through reading literary works and newspaper and magazine articles; readings and contemporary issues discussed in class. Prerequisite: GERM 2002 or equivalent.
GERM 2010 German Civilization (4 credits)
Highlights of German culture as reflected in literature, music and art and philosophy. Emphasis on 20th century history, current political and social issues. Prerequisite: GERM 2002 or equivalent.
GERM 2100 Conversation and Composition (4 credits)
Intensive practice in oral skills, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GERM 2005 or equivalent.
GERM 2250 Techniques of Translation (4 credits)
Introduction to the art of translation from German and work with practical techniques to obtain stylistically correct translations. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 2350 German Film (4 credits)
Analysis of selected films centered on major themes in the humanities. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 2500 German Realism (4 credits)
Selected works of prose, poetry, and drama in German- speaking countries.
GERM 2701 Topics in German Literature (4 credits)
Selected authors or movements in literature of German- speaking world. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 2800 Contemporary Literature (4 credits)
Selected work of post-war German literature. Prerequisite: GERM 2100.
GERM 3010 German Civilization (4 credits)
Highlights of German culture as reflected in literature, music and art and philosophy. Emphasis on 20th century history, current political and social issues. Prerequisite: GERM 2002 or equivalent.
GERM 3100 Adv Conversation and Comp (4 credits)
Advanced training in speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: one course beyond GERM 2100.
GERM 3250 Techniques of Translation (4 credits)
Introduction to art of translation from German and work with practical techniques to obtain stylistically correct translations. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 3300 German Romanticism (4 credits)
Prose and poetry by Novalis, Brentano, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Heine and their contemporaries. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 3350 German Film (4 credits)
Analysis of selected films centered on major themes in humanities. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 3500 German Drama-Lessing to Brecht (4 credits)
Evolution of modern German drama from Enlightenment to present. Prerequisite: GERM 2100 or equivalent.
GERM 3800 Contemporary Literature (4 credits)
Selected works of post-war German literature. Prerequisite: GERM 2100.