GR 1XX. German Elective. (1-3 Credits)

GR 101. Introductory German. (3 Credits)

Emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic concepts of grammar are introduced. Course is enhanced with audio, video, software and Internet components. No prior knowledge of the language is required. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

GR 102. Introductory German. (3 Credits)

A continuation of German 101. Prerequisite: GR 101 or equivalent. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

GR 201. Intermediate German. (3 Credits)

Review of grammar and pronunciation; introduction to German literature and scientific German. Prerequisite: two years of high school German or GR 102. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

GR 202. Intermediate German. (3 Credits)

A continuation of German 201. Prerequisite: GR 201 or equivalent. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

GR 320. German Grammar. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed the basic and intermediate series of German courses and are continuing their language study in a German-speaking study abroad program. German Grammar is an intensive grammar and conversation class designed to improve oral proficiency in the German language. Prerequisite: GR 202 or instructor approval (with demonstrated language proficiency.) (Only offered in Study Abroad settings)

Course Fees: $60

GR 350. Conversation and Phonetics. (3 Credits)

Oral practice in practical German conversational language. Prerequisite: GR 201 or departmental approval. (Spring, odd-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

GR 351. Conversation and Composition. (3 Credits)

Practice in conversation as well as study of advanced grammar by practice in written composition. Prerequisite: GR 201 or departmental approval. (Fall, odd-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

GR 352. Civilization and Culture. (3 Credits)

Survey of German civilization with emphasis on contemporary culture. Prerequisite: GR 201 or departmental approval. (Spring, even-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

GR 353. Commercial German. (3 Credits)

Introduction to commercial language by means of oral and written practice. Prerequisite: GR 201 or departmental approval. (Fall, even-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

GR 403W. Advanced Commercial German. (3 Credits)

Study of practical commercial language used in business transactions and correspondence. Prerequisite: GR 353. (Spring, odd-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

GR 405W. Survey of German Literature I. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of German literature from its beginnings up to Romanticism. Prerequisite: GR 202. (Fall, even-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

GR 406W. Survey of German Literature II. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of German literature during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: GR 202. (Fall, odd-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

GR 407W. Survey of German Literature III. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of German literature during the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Prerequisite: GR 202. (Spring, even-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

GR 420. Advanced German Grammar. (3 Credits)

Advanced German Grammar provides a deeper understanding of the basic principles guiding German grammar, in part by introducing new grammar rules, but primarily by reviewing and explaining in depth the grammar rules that were learned on the 100 level and reinforced in GR 201 Intermediate German I and GR 202 Intermediate German II. (Offered on sufficient demand).

Course Fees: $60

GR 491W. Special Topics in German Studies. (3 Credits)

This course is conducted in German. This course will provide students with a detailed study of a particular topic of special interest. Students will be assigned material in order to conduct a research project relevant to their field of academic study and interests. Topics will vary but will be listed in the schedule of classes and on the student's transcripts. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: GR 350 or GR 351. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

GR 495. Senior Thesis. (0 Credits)

The student will demonstrate critical thinking and advanced written language skills through the research and analysis of primary and secondary sources. The culmination of this research will be the creation of a written senior thesis project adhering to MLA style. Requires departmental approval. Prerequisite: GR 351. Corequisite: 400W level elective course in the student's target language. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

GR 496. German Internship. (3 Credits)

Open to seniors majoring or minoring in German; contingent on availability of internship. Students gain special field experience by working in cooperation with a public or private agency approved by the department for a minimum average of twelve hours per week. May not be repeated for credit. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisites: GR 350; an Oral Proficiency Interview rating in the target language of at least Intermediate-Mid; departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

GR 499. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)

Open to majors on approval of the chair of the department. Provides for independent study and/or research under departmental supervision and evaluation. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60