German Coures

101. Elementary German (4).
Notes: No credit for GERM 101 without GERM 102 unless specific criteria are met. Students who choose to take 101 must receive a grade of at least C (or S) to take 102. Lab Fee: $15. Offered in fall.

102. Elementary German (4).
Prerequisite(s): Students who elect to take a 101 language course must receive at least a C (or S) in that language course before continuing on to 102 of that language.
Notes: No credit for GERM 101 without this course unless specific criteria are met. Lab Fee: $15. Offered in spring.

201. Intermediate German (3:3-1).
Prerequisite(s): GERM 102 or equivalent study of the language.
Notes: Students who have completed at least two years of German in high school with a grade of A or B are encouraged to enroll in GERM 201. Upon completion of GERM 201 with a grade of C or better (or S) such students will receive credit, but no grade for both GERM 101 and GERM 102. Lab Fee: $10. Offered in fall.

202. Intermediate German Conversation (3:3-1). 

Prerequisite(s): GERM 102.
Notes: Lab Fee: $10. Offered in spring.

210. Special Topics in Language and Culture (2). 

Intermediate special topics course whose subject will vary. Among the topics will be German for business, the medical profession, etc. Prerequisite(s): Completion of GERM 201.
Notes: Offered variable times.

250. Introduction to German Literature (3).
A prerequisite to the 401-402 sequence; introduces German majors to literary terminology, genres, and problems of reading/translation while systematically reviewing and refining language skills as encountered in the literature.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 201.
Notes: Offered variable times.

280. The German Film (3).
Introduction to significant examples of foreign language cinema as an art form and as embodiments of the culture of German speaking countries. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of Intermediate German. Notes: Offered variable times.

300. German for Business (3).
Introduction to German language and culture with emphasis on the business environment.
Notes: Knowledge of German not required. Offered variable times.

301. German Civilization and Culture (3).
Traces the cultural development of Germany with emphasis on the study of music, art, architecture, literature, ideas, and "daily life" in their historical context.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 200-level German. Notes: Offered variable times.

310. Advanced Grammar and Composition (4). 

Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 200 level courses. Notes: Offered variable times.

313. Conversation (2).
Conversation.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 200-level German.

401. Survey of German Literature (4).
A survey of the literature of Germany. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 200-level German, including German 250.
Notes: Offered variable times.

450. Honors: Selected Topics in German (3).
This course enables a qualified student of German to earn honors status by engaging in sustained research on a focused topic approved by an advisor. The research will be shared in the form of an honors thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Chair or instructor and 18 semester hours in German.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.

499. Competency Exam (0).
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours above 101.
Notes: A grade of S or U recorded. Students must enroll for this exam after completion of 18 hours above 102, no later than the second semester of the junior year, and before enrollment in any 500 level course. Offered in fall and spring.

Prerequisite for all 500 level German courses: completion of 18 semester hours of German including German 499 or equivalent or permission of the Department Chair.

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