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GER 111. Elementary German I - 4 cr.

German for beginners. Stress on speaking skills.

GER 112. Elementary German II - 4 cr.

German for beginners and students with one year of high school German. Stress on speaking skills. Prerequisite: C or better in GER 111.

GER 211. Intermediate German I - 3 cr.

Speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: C or better in GER 112.

GER 212. Intermediate German II - 3 cr.

Speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: C or better in GER 211.

GER 305. Topics in German Culture - 3 cr.

Group study of selected topics focusing on German-language culture (including Austria and Switzerland). Topics identified in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: GER 212 or high school German III. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

GER 313. Intermediate Composition and Grammar - 3 cr.

Exercises in written German with emphasis on advanced grammatical features. Preparation for Zertifikat Deutsch. Prerequisite: GER 212, or high school German 3, or consent of instructor.

GER 325. German Conversation I - 3 cr.

Spoken German with emphasis on everyday situations. Prerequisite: GER 212, or high school German 3, or consent of instructor.

GER 331. German Lyric Poetry - 3 cr.

Seminar. Lyric poetry from Minnesang to contemporary poetry. Prerequisite: either GER 313, GER 325, or GER 343, or consent of instructor.

GER 333V. German Culture through Cinema - 3 cr.

Events, values, and issues in German culture as reflected in motion pictures made in Germany between 1913 and 1990. Familiarization with cinema as art form. Taught in English. Does not satisfy Arts and Sciences second language requirement.

GER 341. German Folklore and Culture - 3 cr.

Customs, traditions, mythology, folk literature and art; everyday culture of German-speaking Europe. Prerequisite: GER 212 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

GER 343. Building Reading Skills - 3 cr.

Practice in improving reading skills with a wide variety of texts. Discussion in German also enhances oral skills. Prerequisite: GER 212 or high school German 3, or consent of instructor.

GER 362. German Studies - 3 cr.

Geography, demography, institutions, lifestyles, popular attitudes, issues, and problems in modern Germany. Special emphasis on events leading to the 1990 unification.

GER 363. German Studies: Austria and Switzerland - 3 cr.

Geography, demography, institutions, life-styles, popular attitudes, issues, and problems in modern Austria and Switzerland, with historical overview.

GER 391. History of the German Language - 3 cr.

Seminar. Development of the German language from its origins. Prerequisite: any course above GER 212 or consent of instructor.

GER 399. Intermediate Independent Study in German - 1-3 cr.

Supervised independent study projects in GER for majors and minors with good time-management skills. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): GER 212 plus consent of instructor.

GER 410. Practicum in Conversational German - 1-3 cr.

Intensive oral practice as language monitor. Prerequisite: two upper division German courses or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

GER 413. Advanced Composition and Grammar - 3 cr.

Exercises in written German with emphasis on stylistic features. Prerequisite: GER 313 or consent of instructor.

GER 449. Special Problems - 1-3 cr.

Directed reading for graduate students in their specific fields to satisfy language requirements for master s or doctoral programs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

GER 451. Special Topics in German - 1-3 cr.

Selected topics in German language, literature, or area studies, announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

GER 453. Independent Studies in German - 1-3 cr.

Individualized, self-paced projects, for advanced students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

GER 466. Theatre Workshop in German - 3 cr.

Seminar. Practical exercise in dramatic interpretation, also play production. Prerequisite: GER 212 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.