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101-102-103 Beginning German (3+3+3)
The fundamentals of German grammar with an emphasis on conversational German. Students begin the sequence at the level of placement.
201 Intermediate German (3)
A review of the basics of German grammar. Prerequisite: 103 or placement.
202 Intermediate German (3)
A continued review of the basics of German grammar with increased emphasis on writing. Prerequisite: 201.
203 Intermediate German (3)
Review of grammar. Reading of plays, short novels, and poetry. Emphasis on writing. Prerequisite: 202.
209: Current Events: Conversational German (3).
The aim of the course is to have students discuss current events in Germany. Topics of discussion will come from newspapers and magazine articles, TV, websites, and interviews and conversations. Taught in Germany
306: Advanced Grammar and Composition + Phonetics Lab. (3)
A review of German grammar with a focus on composition. Prerequisite: 203 or placement.
307: Linguistics (3)
Descriptive and historical study of language: linguistic analysis, language universals, language in its social and cultural setting, language acquisition, with application to German. Also English 307. Prerequisite: one year of college-level German or the equivalent, or permission of instructor.
308: Advanced Conversation (3).
Focuses on situational German and a discussion of contemporary events in Germany and Austria.
309: Current Events: Conversational German (3). The aim of the course is to have students discuss current events in Germany. Topics of discussion will come from newspapers and magazine articles, TV, websites, and interviews and conversations. Taught in Germany.
317: Topics in German Literature and Culture (3).
May deal with a writer (e.g., Goethe), a movement (e.g., Romanticism), a genre (e.g., Medieval Epic), or a cultural topic (e.g., The Holocaust). May also be WL 317.
324: Deutschkunde (3).
Introduces students to many aspects of contemporary German culture: politics, history, geography, the arts, media, education, etc. Taught in Germany.
325: German Cinema (3).
Examines major developments of German cinema in the 20th century. Students will get an overview of important films, movements, and directors in the history of German cinema. (also WL 325)
330: Business German (3).
This course will prepare students for potential work experience in Germany by helping them acquire an extensive business vocabulary together with the communicative skills needed to function daily in a professional setting.
401: Literature and Culture: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance (3).
Covers the literature and culture (history, art, music, etc.) in German-speaking Europe from approximately 800 to 1600.
402: Literature and Culture: The 17th and 18th Centuries (3).
Covers the literature and culture (history, art, music, etc.) in German-speaking Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
403: Literature and Culture: The 19th Century (3).
Covers the literature and culture (history, art, music, etc.) in German-speaking Europe in the 19th century.
404: Literature and Culture: The 20th Century (3).
Covers the literature and culture (history, art, music, etc.) in German speaking Europe in the 20th century.
409: Literature (3). Taught in Germany. May be repeated with departmental approval.
411 Advanced German Grammar (1)
An intensive study of German grammar with a focus on those areas traditionally difficult to master. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
480: Senior Seminar (3)
Year-long research project on a topic in German civilization or on an interdisciplinary topic.
Individual Studies and Internships
199, 299, 399, 499 Directed Study (1+)
Opportunity for students to study a particular subject under a faculty member’s direction. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chair
389 Internship: Analysis (3+, limit of 3 to count toward graduation)
Analysis of the background, structure, and policy issues in the sponsoring organization. During the academic year this course must be taken concurrently with Internship 388 and 389. See Internship for additional information and requirements for internship placements. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program by the internship committee and a declared major or minor in German.
400 Independent Study (1+)
Research project in German literature or civilization for departmental or divisional majors. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. | 
