Fall 2026 Germanic Studies

GER 101

Elementary German I

4 hours. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): For students who have not studied German or placement as determined by test score.

Blended - Online & Classroom

GER 102

Elementary German II

4 hours. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of a computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in GER 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

GER 103

Intermediate German I

4 hours. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in GER 102 or grade of C or better in GER 106; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

GER 104

Intermediate German II

4 hours. A blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in GER 103; or appropriate score on the placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

GER 207

European Cinema

3 hours. Same as MOVI 207 and SPAN 207. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

GER 214

Conversational German through Popular Culture and Media

3 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in GER 104 or the equivalent.

GER 217

Introduction to German Cinema

4 hours. Taught in English. No knowledge of German required. Area literature/culture. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

GER 219

Princesses and Storytellers: Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm and Their Cultural Afterlives

3 hours. Taught in English. Area literature/culture. No knowledge of German required. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course.

GER 228

The Making of Modern Germany: The Nation in the World, 1750-1918

3 hours. Same as HIST 228. Taught in English. UIC GE Past course.

GER 240

Classical German Thought

3 hours. Taught in English. No knowledge of German required. Students who intend to use GER 240 toward an undergraduate major or minor in the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE Past course.

GER 299

Becoming Transcultural: Study Abroad

0 TO 17 hours. May be repeated. May be repeated for a maximum of 34 hours of credit per academic year. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; and approval of the department and approval of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In exceptional cases students may be permitted to take this course after the first freshman semester. Students must be in good academic standing. Instructor Approval Required

GER 300

Writing in the Study of German

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or approval of the department. Must be taken concurrently with a course that receives credit toward a major offered by the Department of Germanic Studies, as specified in the Timetable. Restricted to majors and minors in the Department of Germanic Studies. Instructor Approval Required

GER 333

Topics in Genres in Germanic Studies

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Area: literature/culture. Prerequisite(s): GER 211 or GER 212 or the equivalent.

GER 398

Honors Project

3 hours. May not be taken in the term in which student expects to graduate. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 hours of courses toward the major, with a grade point average of at least 3.60 in these courses, and prior approval of the department. Restricted to majors in the Department of Germanic Studies. Instructor Approval Required

GER 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

GER 448

Foundations of Second Language Teaching

3 OR 4 hours. Same as FR 448 and SPAN 448. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor and three courses at the 200 and 300 levels. Restricted to Teaching of French or Teaching of German or Teaching of Spanish major(s). Instructor Approval Required

GER 492

Internship in International Business

0 TO 12 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): GER 211; and consent of the instructor and a GPA of 2.00. Recommended background: Concurrent registration in GER 493 or registration in GER 493 in the semester immediately following. Departmental Approval Required

GER 493

Internship Seminar: Business

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. A maximum of 3 hours of credit may be applied toward an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies, and a maximum of 4 hours of credit may be applied toward a graduate degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Prerequisite(s): GER 211 and credit or concurrent registration in GER 492 and consent of the instructor and a grade point average of 2.00. Departmental Approval Required

GER 494

Educational Practice with Seminar I

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

GER 495

Educational Practice with Seminar II

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration in GER 494, and approval of the department. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

GER 531

Seminar in Special Topics

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours if topics vary.

GER 550

German Literary Studies: Texts, Contexts, Theories

4 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Advanced German language proficiency.

GER 593

Internship Seminar: Academic Training

4 hours. Restricted to graduate students in Germanic studies. Instructor Approval Required Students will attend the faculty-taught culture/literature class. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Discussion/Recitation.

GER 596

Independent Study for Graduate Students

1 TO 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

GER 598

Master's Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of supervising faculty member and committee approval.

GER 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and consent of the instructor.