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German Program Courses
Ger 101
Elementary German I
Introduction to German language within the context of German culture; practice in the basic skills. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
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Ger 102
Elementary German II
Continuation of German 101. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
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Ger 201
Intermediate German I
Review of grammar, selected readings, further practice in oral and written communication. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
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Ger 202
Intermediate German II
Continuation of German 201. One section will emphasize the use of German in professional contexts. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
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Ger 301
Reading
Emphasis on the development of reading skills through a variety of text types with a focus on German Culture from circa 1900 to 1933.
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Ger 302
Composition
Emphasis on writing skills, with further development of grammar and reading skills.
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Ger 304
German for Business and Professions
Communication in business and professional contexts in German-speaking countries. Development of effective communication strategies and project management in the workplace. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice. Preparation for internships. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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Ger 305
Advanced Conversation and Listening Comprehension
Intensive conversational and listening practice in German with an emphasis on a major German-speaking city.
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Ger 320
Germany Today
Selected topics dealing with contemporary German society and culture. Introduction to materials, resources, and forms of communication available on the Internet, and in other electronic and print media.
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Ger 330
Introduction to German Literature
Selected readings in German literature from Classicism to present. Emphasis on techniques of reading and analysis of literary texts.
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Ger 370
German Studies in English
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German.
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Ger 371
The Holocaust in Text, Image, and Memory
Examination of such topics as the origins and expressions of Anti-Semitism in central Europe, the political events and structures of the Holocaust, the reality of ghettos and concentration camps, the impact of technological modernization on the Final Solution, and resistance to the Nazis. Materials will include non-fictional texts, literature, art, and music. Taught in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German.
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Ger 375
Grimms' Tales
Introduction to Germanic antiquities, mythology, and heroic legends; Herder's concept of Naturpoesie. Emphasis on the Grimm tales: theoretical approaches to the tales from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; perversions of these traditional tales by the National Socialists (Nazis). Readings in contemporary Grimm scholarship. Taught in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German.
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Ger 378
German Film and Media Studies
Analysis and interpretation of film or media in German society. Study of media production and reception within multicultural and global contexts. Thematic emphases based on faculty and student interest including: 1) film directors, genres, movements (e.g. New German Cinema), aesthetics, and cinematography or 2) media studies (e.g. television, mass press, popular culture). Taught in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German.
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Ger 395
Study Abroad
Supervised instruction in language and culture of Germany; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
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Ger 440
Colloquium in German Studies
Emphasis on student research in a colloquium format. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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Ger 475
Foundations of German Civilization
Study of various aspects of German history and culture from the Germanic tribes and Christianization to 1870. Taught in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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Ger 476
Topics in German Cultural Studies
Continuation of 475 and will cover German history and culture up to the modern era. Taught in English. Fourth credit: supplementary readings and compositions in German. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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Ger 490
Independent Study
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields. No more than 9 credits of Ger 490 may be counted toward graduation.
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Ger 499
Internship in German
Work experience using German language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Available only to majors and minors. Ger 499 may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. No more than 3 credits of Ger 499 may be applied to the major. Satisfactory-fail only.
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Ger 590
Special Topics in German
A. Literature or Literary Criticism
B. Linguistics
C. Language Pedagogy
D. Civilization
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WLC Courses
WLC 119
Introduction to World Languages
Study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of diversity. Language families, attitudes toward language and dialects, language and culture, multilingualism, foreign language learning, written codes, official languages, and language policy.
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WLC 417
Student Teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
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WLC 480
Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program.
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WLC 484
Technology, Globalization and Culture
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
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WLC 486
Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction
Current educational methods and their application in the elementary school classroom. Special emphasis on planning, evaluation, and teaching strategies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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WLC 487
Methods in Secondary School World Language Instruction
Theories and principles of contemporary world language learning and teaching. Special emphasis on designing instruction and assessments for active learning.
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WLC 584
Technology, Globalization and Culture
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
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Course Work Showcase
German/Deutsch 102:
Das Videoprojekt
Jon, Kyle, Jordan and Rose in a scene from their video
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