Ger 101 - Beginning German I - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
An introduction to the basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and
writing in German and to the study of the German speaking cultures.
Ger 102 - Beginning German II - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
A continuation of Ger 101. Emphasis on the skills of understanding, speaking,
and writing in German and on the study of the German speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: Ger 101 or the equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 203 - Intermediate German I - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
A continuation of Ger 102. Emphasis on the basic skills of understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing in German and on the study of the German
speaking cultures at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Ger 102 or the
equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 204 - Intermediate German II - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
A continuation of Ger 203. Emphasis on the basic skills of understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing in German and on the study of the German
speaking cultures, continuing at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Ger 203
or the equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 298 - Selected Topics in German - (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites are determined by
the department and stipulated in the syllabus for each specific offering.
Ger 301 - Readings & Conversation - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Continued development of the four basic language skills in the target language
through readings and conversation. The study of more complex patterns in
communicative skills is emphasized. Prerequisite: Ger 204 or the equivalent
level of proficiency.
Ger 302 - Readings in Literature and Culture - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Continued development of the four basic language skills in the target language
through readings and conversation in culture and literature. The study of more
complex patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Prerequisite: Ger 204
or the equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 305 - Business German - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Gain solid knowledge of basic business German vocabulary including topics such
as: finances, European Union, traffic and transportation, business correspondence,
job application, tourism, consumer (taxes), social structure, industry and work
environment, trade, and environmental issues. Samples of International Business
German conclude the course. Prerequisite: German 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 306 - Gernan History and Civilization - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr
Student will continue the development of the four basic language skills
(listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The thematic focus of this class
will be the historical, political, social, and cultural development of Germany
(and in part also Austria) from its origins to the 20th century. The class will
be taught exclusively in the target language. Prerequisite: Ger 204 or
equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 325 - German Cinema - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Survey of the most important aspects of German cinema, from the Weimar period
to our day. Covers the major figures, schools, and movements of German film.
Taught in German with readings in both German and English. Prerequisite: Ger
204 or the equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 345 - Internship in German - (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students.
For advanced students in German. Students must make application for the program
during the first half of one semester for the following semester and must be
approved prior to enrolling. Students work under joint supervision of a faculty
member and a representative of the organization providing the intern
experience. A student may repeat the course to a maximum of 8 hours credit.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 18 hours in German with a minimum 3.0 GPA.;
approval of department head before enrolling. Some internships may have
specific prerequisites. Guidelines for the internship program are available in
the department s offices and must be followed.
Ger 350 - German Culture and Civilization - (Demand) 3 hrs.cr
Immersion in German culture and contemporary civilization on location in
Ansbach, Germany. Study of history, architecture, literature, music, and daily
life in a German city. Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent level of
proficiency.
Ger 401 - German Music, Literature, and Art - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Literature, music and art mirror historical development, social restructuring,
political presence, and allow a glimpse into German culture. The course focuses
on the interrelationship among the arts from the end of the 19th century to the
1930s. Prerequisite: Ger 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 415 - German Literature to 1500 - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
As an introduction to early German literature of the eras of pre- Christian
Germanic literature, the first Germanic bible translations, and Old High
Germanic literature German epic literature from the Middle High German period,
as well as courtly poetry, are included in this course with an emphasis on the
change of literary forms in light of societal restructuring. Prerequisite: Ger
204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 416 - German Literature 1500 - 1800 - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
The three centuries comprehend German literature from the German Renaissance to
the Sturm und Drang period, including Reformation, Barock and Enlightenment.
Prerequisite: Ger 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Ger 417 - German Literature: 19th Century - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
The Weimarer Klassik with Goethe and Schiller, German Early Romanticism, the
Biedermeier period, Realism and Naturalism form the basis for the topics of
this course. Prerequisite: Ger 204 or equivalent level of proficiency; approval
by instructor.
Ger 418 - German Literature: 20th Century - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Early 20th Century literature, marked by the influence of Friedrich Nietzsche
and Sigmund Freud, embraces interdisciplinarity, especially in the era before
World War II, Expressionism. Post World War II literature constitutes the
second half of the semester. Prerequisites: Ger 204 or equivalent level of
proficiency; approval by instructor.
Ger 498 - Special Topics in German - (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Advanced topics not normally included in regular offerings. Prerequisites are
determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus for each specific
offering.
Ger 499 - Independent Study - (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr.
Individually directed study in German. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
The proposed study must be approved by instructor, adviser, department head,
and dean in advance of enrollment.
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