Courses in German (GRMN)

GRMN 101-102 Elementary German
Continuous courses; 5 lecture/recitation hours. 4-4 credits.
Elementary grammar, reading and oral drill.
Course Descriptions: GRMN 101 GRMN 102

GRMN 110 Intensive Elementary German
Semester course; 10 lecture and 10 laboratory hours. 8 credits. This intensive course combines GRMN 101 and 102 into a single-semester class. Students may receive credit toward graduation for either the GRMN 101-102 series or GRMN 110, but not both.

GRMN 201 Intermediate German
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Continuation of the essentials of grammar with emphasis on achieving proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Course Descriptions: GRMN 201

GRMN 202 Intermediate German Readings
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: GRMN 201 or the equivalent. Designed to increase the student’s proficiency in German through the study of selected cultural and literary texts. In order to complete German through the intermediate level, a student may elect GRMN 202, 205 or the equivalent.
Course Description: GRMN 202

GRMN 205 Intermediate Conversation
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: GRMN 201 or the equivalent. Designed to increase the student’s proficiency in the spoken language through audio-oral exercises, dialogues and other activities.

GRMN 295 Gateway to German Major/Minor
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: GRMN 201 or permission of instructor. Non-foreign language majors who wish to take one or two upper-level classes only need to complete GRMN 202, 205 or equivalent. This course focuses on three different areas: 1) writing and analytical skills: enhancement of grammatical and writing skills and development of analytical techniques using a variety of literary and expository texts; 2) phonetics: use and practice of native pronunciation; 3) listening skills: extensive use of recorded materials and Language Learning Center resources for the improvement of listening proficiency in a variety of authentic contexts.

At the intermediate level, a student may elect GRMN 202, 205 or the equivalent.

GRMN 305 German Conversation
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. Conducted in German. Practice in the spoken language with emphasis on discussions relating to topics of current interest.

GRMN 307 German Conversation and Film
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. The course is designed to develop the student's conversational skills, oral comprehension ability and knowledge of contemporary culture through discussion of selected German films. Emphasis is also placed on vocabulary development and writing practice.

GRMN 311 German through the Media
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. A course designed to develop language proficiency by using material available through the various media: newspapers, magazines, films, slides, radio broadcasts and the Internet.

GRMN 314 Commercial German
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. Designed to develop the student’s ability to use German as a means of oral and written communication in the business world. Emphasis on the acquisition of technical tools necessary for business exchanges in specialized fields.

GRMN 317, 318 Advanced Grammar and Writing
Semester courses; 3 lecture hours. 3, 3 credits. Prerequisites: German courses through the intermediate level or equivalent. A systematic review of German grammar with emphasis on the elements of style and vocabulary building. Formerly GRMN 300, 301.

GRMN 320 German Civilization I
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. Conducted in German. A survey of German and Austrian culture from the origins to the founding of the German Empire in 1871.

GRMN 321 German Civilization II
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. GRMN 320 recommended. Conducted in German. A treatment of German and Austrian culture from the founding of the German Empire in 1871 to the present. Particular emphasis on life in modern-day Austria and the Federal Republic of Germany.

GRMN 330, 331 Survey of Literature
Semester courses; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: German through the intermediate level or the equivalent. Conducted in German. First semester: beginnings of German literature through the literature of the first half of the 19th century. Second semester: contemporary German literature.

GRMN 416 The Age of Goethe
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Conducted in German. A course centering on the major movements during Goethe’s lifetime: the Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, Classicism and Romanticism. Representative literary works and their social, philosophical and political backgrounds will be studied.

GRMN 417 Intellectual Life and Culture in 19th-century Germany
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Conducted in German. The rich diversity of German intellectual and literary life in the 19th century is studied in works representing Romanticism, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, Realism and Naturalism.

GRMN 420 The Turn of the Century
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Conducted in German. A course dealing with the major intellectual, philosophical, artistic and cultural trends from the turn of the century through the Weimar period as reflected in the writings of authors such as Kafka, Mann and Hesse. Includes Impressionism, Expressionism and Neue Sachlichkeit.

GRMN 421 The Postwar German Scene
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Conducted in German. A course dealing with the political, social and intellectual developments of the German-speaking countries from the end of World War II to the present as reflected in the literary works of their major authors.

GRMN 422 German Film
Semester course; 1-3 lecture hours. 1-3 credits. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or GRMN 320, 321, or permission of instructor. Conducted in German. Study of selected topics in German film from the beginnings to today, particularly as seen in their social, historical and cultural contexts. See the Schedule of Classes for the specific topic to be offered each semester.

GRMN 423 Folk/Popular Culture
Semester course; 1-3 lecture hours. 1-3 credits. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321, or permission of instructor. Conducted in German. Sudy of selected topics related to folk traditions and/or popular culture in German-speaking countries. See the Schedule of Classes for the specific topic to be offered each semester.

GRMN 424 Culture and Society
Semester course; 1-3 lecture hours. 1-3 credits. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321, or permission of instructor. Conducted in German. Study of issues in the culture and society of German-speaking countries today. See the Schedule of Classes for the specific topic to be offered each semester.

GRMN 491 Topics in German
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of nine credits. Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Conducted in German. An in-depth study of selected topics in language, literature or culture.

GRMN 492 Independent Study
Semester course; 1-3 credits.
Maximum of three credits per semester; maximum total of six credits for all independent study courses in German. Prerequisites: GRMN 300, 301 or 320, 321. Open only to students of junior or senior standing who have six credits of upper-level German courses and/or have a demonstrated competency in the language. Determination of course content and permission from the instructor and from the department chair must be obtained prior to registration for the course. A course designed to give students an opportunity to become involved in independent study in a literary, linguistic, or cultural area or subject.

Date Last Modified: November 28, 2007