Unless otherwise specified, all courses will be taught in German.
309-10100 - - - Elementary German I - - - HU LA 3a, g
Beginning course. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple idiomatic German with special attention to German culture. Emphasizes participation and self-expression. Open to students with no previous German or by placement examination. 3 credits. (F,Y)
309-10200 - - - Elementary German II - - - HU LA 3a, g
Continuation of 309-10100. Limited to students who have successfully completed 309-10100 with a grade of C- or better or by placement examination. Prerequisites: 309-10100 or equivalent. 3 credits. (S,Y)
309-15100 - - - Elementary German for Reading Knowledge - - - HU LA
Emphasis on rapid development of reading skills; principles of German grammar and their application to reading comprehension; extensive reading in German culture and literature. 3 credits. (IRR)
309-15200 - - - German Literature in Translation - - - HU LA
Study of principal works of major writers and representative works of various periods. An introductory course emphasizing class participation. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
309-20100 - - - Intermediate German I - - - HU LA 3a, g
Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. Special emphasis is given to German culture. Prerequisites: 309-10200 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (F,Y)
309-20200 - - - Intermediate German II - - - HU LA 3a, g
Continuation of 309-20100. Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. Special emphasis is given to German culture. Prerequisites: 309-20100 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (S,Y)
309-29900 - - - Independent Study - - - U LA
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
309-30100 - - - Spoken and Written Communication in German I - - - HU LA 3a, g
Developing spoken and written communication skills at the third-year level. Reading and discussion of contemporary material. Writing practice. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: 309-20200 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent. 3 credits. (F,Y)
309-30200 - - - Spoken and Written Communication in German II - - - HU LA 3a, g
Developing spoken and written communication skills at the third-year level. Reading and discussion of contemporary material. Writing practice. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: 309-30100 or equivalent. 3 credits. (S,Y)
309-34100 - - - German Cultural History - - - HU LA 3a, g
Study of the civilization and culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries. Usually taught in English. Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing and permission of instructor. 3 credits. (S,E)
309-36500 - - - Masterworks in German - - - HU LA
Study of selected literary works of significant writers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Taught in German. Prerequisites: One level 3 German course taught in German, or equivalent. 3 credits. (F,O)
309-38100, 309-38200 German Conversation and Culture - - - HU LA 3a, g
Concentration on the use of language in oral communication. Readings and discussion to focus on areas of German civilization and culture with attention to art, literature, music, geography, history, social structures, and folk and popular culture. Taught in German. Prerequisites: One level 3 course taught in German, or equivalent. May be repeated if content is different. 3 credits. (S,E)
309-39300, 309-39400 Selected Topics in German Literature - - - HU LA
Study of a genre, time period, group of authors, or a single major writer. Prerequisites: Two German courses at level 3, taught in German. May be repeated two times each for a total of 12 credits if content is different. 3 credits. (S,E)
309-39900 - - - Independent Study - - - HU LA
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits.
309-47100, 309-47200 Seminar - - - HU LA
Study of a selected topic or author in German literature or culture. May be repeated for credit as content changes each year. Taught in German. Prerequisites: Two German courses at level 3 and senior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)
309-49900 - - - Independent Study - - - U LA
Individual research, study, and writing on particular topics, supervised by a faculty member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: 309-30100 and 30200, or 309-39300, or 309-39400 and permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits.
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