German Courses

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: Sophomore standing; 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; 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; senior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

309-49900 Independent Study  

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; permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits.