GER 101     Elementary German I: Language and Culture  4(4-0)
Designed for students who have had no German. Basic language skills. Introduction to the culture of the German-speaking countries. Students who have had previous preparation in German are required to take a placement exam. (University Program Group IV-B)

GER 102     Elementary German II: Language and Culture  4(4-0)
Continuation of GER 101. Basic language skills and introduction to the culture of the German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent. (University Program Group IV-B)

GER 107     Conversational German  1(1-0)
Designed for students who have had no German and wish to acquire some basic conversational skills. Emphasis on speaking and understanding, responding and vocabulary acquisition.

GER 110     German Language Study Abroad  1-8(Spec)
Intended for beginning students studying abroad. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

GER 201     Intermediate German I  4(4-0)
Further development of all language skills, a review of grammar, and exploration of the culture of present day Germany. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent. (University Program Group    IV-B)

GER 202     Intermediate German II  4(4-0)
Continuation of GER 201. Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent. (University Program Group IV-B)

GER 210     German Language Study Abroad  1-8(Spec)
Intended for intermediate students studying abroad. Prerequisites: GER 102 or permission of instructor.

GER 310     German Language Study Abroad  1-12(Spec)
Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites: GER 202 or permission of instructor.

GER 311     Advanced German I  3(3-0)
Study of standard High German using current conversational and literary sources. Designed to improve oral and written language skills. Required for majors and minors. Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent.

GER 312     Advanced German II  3(3-0)
Continuation of GER 311. Required for majors and minors. Prerequisite: GER 311 or equivalent.

GER 325     Modern German Literature in Translation  3(3-0)
Interpretation and discussion of representative works by 20th century writers with a focus on their views of contemporary society. Does not count on German major or minor.

GER 335     The Culture of the German Economy  3(3-0)
Development of proficiency through readings, discussions, and assignments dealing with the culture of the German economic system and Germany in world trade. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent.

GER 336     The Culture of German Business  3(3-0)
Readings, discussions, and assignments based on materials dealing with key areas of the German business culture such as management and corporate hierarchies. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent.

GER 341     German Cultural History I  3(3-0)
The civilization of Germany and German-speaking areas with emphasis on the social, political, artistic, philosophical, and literary aspects. Prerequisite: GER 202.

GER 342     German Cultural History II  3(3-0)
Continuation of GER 341. Prerequisite: GER 202.

GER 343     Survey of German Literature I  3(3-0)
Survey of the chief literary periods through the early 19th century, reading representative authors and works within their social contexts. Prerequisite: GER 202.

GER 344     Survey of German Literature II  3(3-0)
Survey of the chief literary periods from the mid-19th century through the present, reading representative authors and works within their social contexts. Prerequisite: GER 202.

GER 347     German Cultural History III  3(3-0)
Investigation of the cultural history of 'Germany' from post-war division through reunification and after, as seen through a wide variety of texts and other media. Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent.

GER 370     Advanced Studies in German  1-4(Spec)
Special topics may include language, literature and/or culture. Prerequisites: GER 202; permission of instructor.

GER 397     Directed Readings  1-3(Spec)
Offers insight into certain aspects of German literature and civilization, not normally included in regular courses. Prerequisites: permission of instructor ; 6 hours of 300-level courses.

GER 398     Directed Writing  1-3(Spec)
Students will learn to write different text types (e.g., news articles, short stories, book reviews, etc.). They will improve their grammatical, linguistic, and stylistic skills in written German. Prerequisites: GER 311; permission of instructor.

GER 403     German Literature to 1776  3(3-0)
The Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and the Enlightenment. Modern German translations from Old High German and Middle High German periods. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 300-level courses.

GER 405     German Classicism  3(3-0)
The classical age culminating in the works of Goethe and Schiller. The authors' lives, thoughts, and impact on their contemporaries. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 300-level courses.

GER 407     German Literature of the Nineteenth Century  3(3-0)
Romanticism, Poetic Realism, and Naturalism through representative authors. Prerequisite: at least 6 hours of 300- level courses. 

GER 409     German Literature of the Twentieth Century  3(3-0)
Impressionism, Expressionism, Neo-realism, and other current trends. Prerequisite: at least 6 hours of 300-level courses.

GER 410     Study Abroad  1-24(Spec)
Intended for students on the exchange program with the Federation of German-American Clubs. Prerequisites: 6 hours at the 300 level or equivalent; permission of the instructor.

GER 411     Practicum in Teaching German  3(2-1)
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting texts, cultural materials, and teaching aids. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses; passing the competency test; departmental permission.

GER 412     Practicum: Field Experience  1-2(Spec)
Laboratory experience in elementary and/or secondary teaching situations. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: to be taken concurrently with GER 411.

GER 421     Foreign Language in Elementary Schools  1(1-0)
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting texts, cultural materials and teaching aids. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Prerequisite: must be taken concurrently with GER 411.

GER 470     Advanced Studies in German  1-4(Spec)
To develop advanced proficiency in German. Special topics may include language, literature, and/or culture. Prerequisites: 6 hours at the 300 level; permission of instructor.

GER 490     Advanced German for Business  3(3-0)
Expands on GER 335 and features new topics such as management, finance, marketing, etc. Focuses on current issues facing German business. Prerequisites: GER 335 or GER 336 with a grade of B or better; permission of instructor; level of language competence sufficient to permit effective functioning in a practicum setting; space available in the program. Corequisite: one of the following: ACC 490, FIN 490, MGT 490, MKT 490 or BIS 490.

GER 570     Advanced Grammar and Composition  3(3-0)
Analysis of grammatical structures and extensive practice in oral and written expression. Recommended for majors. Prerequisite: GER 312 or equivalent.

GER 597     Independent Study  1-6(Spec)
The in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member who together with a student designs the format of the study. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chairperson; at least 6 hours on the 400 level.