Spring 2022 Germanic Studies

GER 101

Elementary German I

4 hours. Credit is not given for GER 101 if the student has credit for GER 106. 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. Credit is not given for GER 102 if the student has credit for GER 106. 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. Credit is not given for GER 103 if the student has credit for GER 107. 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. Credit is not given for GER 104 if the student has credit for GER 107. 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 214

Conversational German through Popular Culture and Media

3 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in GER 104 or Credit or concurrent registration in GER 107 or the equivalent.

GER 217

Introduction to German Cinema

4 hours. Taught in English. No knowledge of German required. Area literature/culture. Creative Arts, and World Cultures 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 302

Topics in German Cinema

3 hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or MOVI 102; or ENGL 120; or ENGL 121 or MOVI 121; or GER 217; or GER 207 or LCSL 207 or SPAN 207; or ENGL 232 or AH 232 or MOVI 232; or ENGL 233 or AH 233 or MOVI 233.

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 449

Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness

3 OR 4 hours. Same as FR 449, and SPAN 449. 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 461

German Abroad

0 TO 17 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 34 hours. Prerequisite(s): GER 104 or the equivalent, a 2.75 overall grade point average, a 3.00 grade point average in Germanic Studies, and approval of the department. Departmental 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 514

Germanic Culture from the Industrial Revolution to the Present

4 hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

GER 515

Film and Media Culture

4 hours. Same as CEES 515. Taught in English. Students will be asked to watch films outside of class.

GER 531

Seminar in Special Topics

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

GER 593

Internship Seminar: Academic Training

4 hours. Restricted to graduate students in Germanic studies. 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.

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.