GRMN-101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN (3)
Introduces the fundamental structures of German with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, and oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: GRMN 101 is open only to beginning students of German; placement or GRMN 101 is a prerequisite for 102.
Note: A student having completed GRMN 101 or 102 may not take GRMN 150 for credit .
GRMN-102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN (3)
Introduces the fundamental structures of German with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, and oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: Placement or GRMN 101.
Note: A student having completed GRMN 101 or 102 may not take GRMN 105 for credit.
GRMN-101C ELEMENTARY GERMAN
CONVERSATION SUPPLEMENT*
GRMN-102C ELEMENTARY GERMAN
CONVERSATION SUPPLEMENT*
A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening-speaking practice in German using vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in the corresponding basic course.
*Note: A "C" course may only be taken in conjunction with the basic sequence course in which the student is currently enrolled or in conjunction with the corresponding intensive language course (150). Credit may not be applied to fulfill the language requirement nor may it count towards the major.
GRMN-113 LANGUAGE PRACTICUM I (3)
Intensive Maymester or summer session course designed to develop conversational skills in German through guided activities and practice.
Note: This elective course may not be applied to fulfill the language requirement, nor does it count toward the major or minor.
GRMN-150 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY GERMAN (6)
Equivalent to GRMN 101-102. Introduces the fundamental structures of German with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to beginning students of German.
Note: This course covers the materials of GRMN 101-102 in one semester. Classes meet five days a week for a total of six hours of instruction. It is designed for students who seek to accelerate their studies of German. Having completed GRMN 201 and/or 202, students may not take GRMN 250 for credit; conversely, students who complete GRMN 250 may not receive credit for 201 or 202.
GRMN-201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN (3)
Develops a basic proficiency in German and familiarity with German culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Placement or GRMN 102.
Note: Having completed GRMN 201 or 202, the student may not take GRMN 250 for credit.
GRMN-202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN (3)
Develops a basic proficiency in German and familiarity with German culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Placement or GRMN 201.
Note: Having completed GRMN 201 or 202, the student may not take GRMN 250 for credit.
GRMN-201C INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
CONVERSATION SUPPLEMENT*
GRMN-202C INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
CONVERSATION SUPPLEMENT*
A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening-speaking practice in German using vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in the corresponding basic course.
*Note: A "C" course may only be taken in conjunction with the basic sequence course in which the student is currently enrolled or in conjunction with the corresponding intensive language course (250). Credit may not be applied to fulfill the language rquirement nor may it count towards the major.
GRMN-250 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY GERMAN (6)
Equivalent to GRMN 201-202. Develops a basic proficiency in German and familiarity with German culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite: GRMN 102 or 150 with a grade of "C+" (2.5) or better, or placement exam. Students are advised not to postpone completion of their language requirement until their senior year, since this course might not be available to them.
Note: This course covers the materials of GRMN 201-202 in one semester. Classes meet five days a week for a total of six hours of instruction. It is designed for students who seek to accelerate their studies of German. Having completed GRMN 102 and/or 102, students may not take GRMN 150 for credit; conversely, students who complete GRMN 150 may not receive credit for 101 or 102.
GRMN-314 GERMAN COMPOSITION (3)
This course emphasizes writing on various topics pertaining to personal experience, assignments based on readings on culture and literature, etc. An extensive review of grammar is an important component of the course.
Prerequisites: GRMN 202 or 250, placement, or permission of instructor.
Note: Native speakers or students who have already achieved a high level of oral proficiency (to be determined by an oral interview with the instructor) will not be given credit for this course.
GRMN-315 ADVANCED GERMAN READING (3)
This course enables students to acquire sills needed to read and/or translate German texts. Readings with concentrate on academic, literary, scientific, and commercial texts, as well as up-to-date Internet journalism. Texts relating to the academic fields and interests of participants will be incorporated.
Prerequisites: GRMN 202, 250, placement, or permission of the instructor.
GRMN-320 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT ABROAD (3)
An internship or other experiential learning project designed to enhance command of German in a German-speaking environment. Assignment to be undertaken and nature of its evaluation to be determined in consultation with the instructor or the director of the German program.
Prerequisites: GRMN 202, 250, placement, or permission of the instructor.
GRMN-325 GERMAN CONTEMPORARY ISSUES (3)
A course on political, social, cultural, and environmental issues currently confronting Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Students will read, discuss and write essays on newspaper and magazine articles on current topics. In addition, students will regularly watch and report on German news programs received via satellite television.
Prerequisites: GRMN 202, 250, placement or permission of the instructor.
GRMN-326 GERMAN MEDIA (3)
A course in listening comprehension and reading in the specialized area of the German media, such as television and radio programs, film documentaries, newspapers, magazines and advertising. Extensive use of the Internet will be included.
Prerequisites: GRMN 202, 250, placement or permission of the instructor.
GRMN-328 GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD (3)
Designed to develop confidence in communicative skills and greater facility in dealing with ideas in German through life and study in a German-speaking country.
GRMN-329 CURRENT ISSUES IN GERMANY OR THE GERMAN-SPEAKING WORLD (3)
A study of the most important current political, socio-economic and cultural issues in the country visited. Information from the communications media (newspapers, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
GRMN-330 COLLATERAL STUDY (1-3)
Individually-supervised course in the reading of German and in the subject area of a concurrent course offered by another department. The nature and extent of readings will be determined in consultation among the student, the instructor of the primary subject-matter course and the language instructor who will supervise and evaluate the student’s linguistic performance. A collateral study course may be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours in conjunction with other primary courses.
GRMN-331 German for International Business (3)
Students will linguistically prepare for their entry into the German business world, concentrating on communciation skills and correspondence concerning résumé- and cover letter-writing, job interviewing, telephoning and the German office environment. Through the use of media, students will be introduced to German business customs and practices. *Required for the Minor in Languages and International Business.
GRMN-332 German in International Business (3)
This course expands upon GRMN 331 with themes pertinent to the German-speaking business world such as German labor law, legal forms of business, banking, the German consumer, marketing and business case studies. Students will expand their business vocabulary, develop a marketing campaign for an American product in Germany and keep abreast of current issues in the German business world with extensive use of periodicals and video material.
GRMN-341 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX (3) Advanced study of the structure of the German language, including practice with stylistic characteristics of the language as it is written and spoken today.
GRMN-365 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (3)
Designed for those students who have limited awareness of literary genres and concepts, or those whose German is in the intermediate stage. Students read and discuss representative works of prose, poetry and drama, and learn the basics of German literary history.
GRMN-390 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN (3)
Intensive study of a particular subject or theme (specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Courses). Recent offerings: The War Experience, the African Diaspora in German-speaking Europe, Business Translation.
Note: May be repeated under a different topic.
GRMN-424 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (3)
Study of the cultural history of the German-speaking countries, including intellectual and artistic activity (art, architecture, literature, the performing arts) as well as popular culture (behavior patterns, beliefs and values, social norms).
Prerequisite: One 300-level German course or permission of the instructor.
LTGR-460 GERMAN LITERARY HERITAGE (3)
A course focused on acknowledged masterpieces of German literature prior to the twentieth century. Students will read and discuss selected literary works and expolore their relevance to modern German society.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level German course or permission of the instructor.
Note: May be repeated under a different topic.
GRMN-468 STUDIES IN MODERN GERMAN LITERATURE (3)
Study of predominant themes in modern German literature across a variety of literary genres and historical periods. Rotating themes. Topics may include the War Experience, Women’s Literature, Minority Literature.
Note: May be repeated under a different topic.
GRMN-472 STUDIES IN GERMAN CINEMA (3)
Study of selected classic and cult films of German cinema from its origins to the present. Students will learn about the dominant periods (Expressionism, New German Cinema), national cinemas (Nazi film, East German film) and historical contexts for the films shown.
Prerequisite: One 300-level German course or permission of the instructor.
GRMN-490 SEMINAR: SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN (3)
Intensive studies designed to supplement or to investigate more fully the offerings in the German curriculum. Formulation of the specific subject matter for the course will reflect both student and faculty interest. Recent offerings: German Media; German Folksong, Fairytale and Legend.
Note: May be repeated under a different topic.
GRMN-496 DIRECTED READING (1-3)
Individually supervised reading in German, agreed upon in consultation with the instructor. Credit hours assigned will be determined by nature and extent of reading.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
GRMN-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
Independent Study (1-3) Research on a topic to be defined by the individual student in consultation with the instructor who will guide the work and determine the credit hours to be assigned.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
