GRMN
German
GRMN 101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I GRMN 102D ELEMENTARY GERMAN II GRMN 201D INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I GRMN 220D GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE GRMN 270IH GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION GRMN 303IH ISSUES OF GERMAN CINEMA GRMN 315 SURVEY GERMAN LITERATURE GRMN 320 CONTEMPORARY GERMAN LITERATURE GRMN 330 GERMAN:ADV GRAMMAR, CONVERSATION, COMP I GRMN 331 GERMAN:ADV GRAMMAR, CONVERSATION, COMP II GRMN 350 GERMAN CULTURE & CIVILIZATION GRMN 360IH GERMAN MYTHS: THE LORELI, FAUST, AND VAMPIRES GRMN 401 GERMAN:LINGUISTICS-PHONETICS GRMN 422 GERMAN TEXT & CINEMA GRMN 450R SEM:GERMAN LIT AND CULTURE GRMN 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRMN 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
GRMN 101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I
F,Su alternate years 4 cr. RCT 4
NOTE: Offered on a rotating basis with French and Spanish
in Summer.
-- An elementary level course designed to help students
acquire basic proficiency in communication within culturally
significant contexts. An integrated approach to teaching
language skills with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition
and basic grammatical structures.
GRMN 102D ELEMENTARY GERMAN II
S alternate years 4 cr. RCT 4
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 101 or equivalent, or two years of
high school German. Offered on a rotating basis with
French and Spanish in Summer.
-- This course builds upon the foundation established
in 101. Greater emphasis is placed upon oral and written
expression. Reading and discussions are designed to
increase comprehension of more linguistically complex
texts and more conceptually complex cultural issues.
GRMN 201D INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
I
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 102 or equivalent, or a minimum three
years of high school German, or placement interview.
-- Intensive methodical review of grammar and syntax
combined with the integrated development of proficiency
in the four language skills. Expansion of cultural knowledge
and functional vocabulary through intermediate-level
readings and discussions. Increased emphasis on written
communication.
GRMN 220D GERMAN LANGUAGE &
CULTURE
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 201 or equivalent, or a placement
interview.
-- Designed to follow the third semester review of grammar
and basic skills. Taught through a series of carefully
selected readings in German culture, civilization and
literature which will provide the basis for writing
essays and reports and developing advanced language
skills.
GRMN 270IH GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE
FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor(s).
-- Introduces students to the basic social, philosophical,
and cultural concepts that formed the cornerstones of
the European Enlightenment and its legacy, with a focus
on German-speaking countries and Germany. (Conducted
entirely in English).
GRMN 303IH ISSUES OF GERMAN CINEMA
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. SEM
3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
--
Acquaints students with the
traditions of German
cinema in national, European
and global contexts. Theoretical
film analysis of silent film,
propaganda film, post-war
cinema, rubble film, censored
films, New German Ciinema
and other genres. All films,
readings, and discussions
in English. Mandatory weekly
evening film screenings.
GRMN 315 SURVEY GERMAN LITERATURE
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220.
-- A survey of representative works of German literature
from selected literary periods before 1900.
GRMN 320 CONTEMPORARY GERMAN LITERATURE
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220
-- Literary and cultural analysis of German literary
production in the twentieth century and to present.
GRMN 330 GERMAN:ADV GRAMMAR,CONVERSATION
,COMP I
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. RCT
3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220
-- In-depth review of grammar, syntax, and idiomatic
expression; vocabulary building practice in conversation.
Short readings in German as a basis for conversation
and composition. Emphasis on accuracy in grammar and
expression.
GRMN 331 GERMAN:ADV GRAMMAR, CONVERSATION,
COMP II
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. RCT
3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220 or permission of the instructor.
--In-depth review of grammar, idiomatic expression,
and conversation and writing skills. Longer readings
in German. Emphasis on attaining proficiency in spoken
and written German, some focus on phonetics and German
for the professions.
GRMN 350 GERMAN CULTURE &
CIVILIZATION
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220
-- A survey of some of the great figures and periods
of German art, literature, music, and public life in
German-speaking countries which have made significant
cultural contributions to world civilization up to 1871.
GRMN 360IH GERMAN MYTHS: THE LORELI,
FAUST, AND VAMPIRES
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
-- An examination of the German mythical figures in
pursuit of love, knowledge, and blood. These themes
are explored through the texts from medieval legends
through contemporary popular culture. Authors include
Goethe, Heine, and others. Films by Murnau and Herzog.
All readings and discussions in English.
GRMN 401 GERMAN:LINGUISTICS-PHONETICS
On Demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 220
-- An overview of significant linguistic concepts which
contribute to an understanding of Modern German. Also
a practical study of German sounds - their pronunciation,
combination, and representation by written symbols.
Contrastive linguistic study, German-English, for teaching
application.
GRMN 422 GERMAN TEXT & CINEMA
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 330 or 331 or permission of instructor.
-- This seminar focuses on the cultural, historical,
and linguistic elements crucial to an understanding
of the relationship between text and cinema within a
national and international tradition. It is designed
to provide a context for majors and minors to read longer
tests not otherwise taught in the curriculum, including
the canonical novels of the late 19th century. Prerequisite:
GRMN 331 (can be taken simultaneously). Taught in English.
GRMN 450R SEM:GERMAN LITERATURE
AND CULTURE
S 3 cr. SEM 3
PREREQUISITE: GRMN 330, GRMN 315, or GRMN 320.
-- Senior capstone course. Topics offered at the upper
division level which are not covered in regular courses.
Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
GRMN 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity
which may culminate in a research paper, journal article,
or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
GRMN 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for
each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which
there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial
basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
