GRM - German Course Descriptions

GRM 101 Elementary German I

Is the first half of a two-semester course sequence that studies the fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar using extensive written and oral exercises and language lab work.

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GRM 102 Elementary German II

Is the second half of a two-semester course sequence that studies the fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar using extensive written and oral exercises and language lab work.

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Prerequisites

GRM 101 or permission

GRM 201 Intermediate German I

Is the first half of a two-semester course sequence that reviews and expands upon basic German grammar. Practice in conversation and composition is emphasized along with selected readings and language lab drills.

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Prerequisites

GRM 102 or permission

GRM 202 Intermediate German II

Is the second half of a two-semester course sequence that reviews and expands upon basic German grammar. Practice in conversation and composition is emphasized along with selected readings and language lab drills.

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Prerequisites

GRM 201 or permission.

GRM 303 Advanced Composition and Conversation I

Is the first of two courses that concentrate on the more subtle elements of German grammar and style, practice in writing, and speaking. This course is conducted in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 201, GRM 202, or permission.

GRM 304 Advanced Composition and Conversation II

Is the second of two courses that concentrate on the more subtle elements of German grammar and style, practice in writing, and speaking. This course is conducted in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 201, GRM 202, or permission.

GRM 305 German through Film and Readings I

Is the first of two courses that work with selected German-language films and coordinated readings in German to provide culturally authentic initial advanced-level practice in all four skill areas of German: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, communicative ability, as well as linguistic accuracy. Therefore, basic grammar concepts are reviewed and advanced grammar and style concepts are studied as warranted. Readings, lectures, discussions, task assignments, written and oral projects, as well as exams are in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 202, equivalent, or permission.

GRM 306 German through Film and Readings II

Is the second of two courses that work with selected German-language films and coordinated readings in German to provide culturally authentic initial advanced-level practice in all four skill areas of German: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, communicative ability, as well as linguistic accuracy. Therefore, basic grammar concepts are reviewed and advanced grammar and style concepts are studied as warranted. Readings, lectures, discussions, task assignments, written and oral projects, as well as exams are in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 202, equivalent, or permission.

GRM 311 German to English Translation

Provides practice in the craft of German to English translation.

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Prerequisites

GRM 202, equivalent, or permission; GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 taken previously is recommended.

GRM 312 English to German Translation

Provides practice in the craft of English to German translation.

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Prerequisites

GRM 202, equivalent, or permission; GRM 303-GRM 304 or GRM 305-GRM 306 taken previously is strongly recommended.

GRM 333 The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-Language Film from 1946 to the Present I

Is the first of two courses that investigate how German culture from 1946 onward dealt with the Nazi past, the war, the Holocaust and their various after-effects, as well as the question of resistance, survival, and guilt by studying selected German-language films on the subject that were produced in the German-speaking countries between then and now.

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Notes

This course meets for 3 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

If taught in German: GRM 202, equivalent or permission; GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 taken previously is recommended.

GRM 334 The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-Language Film from 1946 to the Present II

Is the second of two courses that investigate how German culture from 1946 onward dealt with the Nazi past, the war, the Holocaust and their various after-effects, as well as the question of resistance, survival, and guilt by studying selected German-language films on the subject that were produced in the German-speaking countries between then and now.

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Notes

This course meets for 3 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

If taught in German: GRM 202, equivalent or permission; GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 taken previously is recommended.

GRM 380 Readings in German Literature

Is a flexible course, the contents of which will vary from one semester to another. Study may focus on an author, group of authors, literary movement, period, genre, theme or a region of German literature. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different from when previously taken.

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Prerequisites

GRM 202, equivalent, or permission; GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 taken previously is recommended.

GRM 400 Internship

Is a work-experience opportunity with the purpose of expanding education by applying accumulated knowledge in German. The availability of internships is limited to upper-level students, normally juniors and seniors with a 2.5 quality point average. Students are approved individually by the academic department. A contract can be obtained from the Career Services Office in Starvaggi Hall. Internships count as general electives.

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Prerequisites

German junior or senior standing and permission of the department chair. Internships must be preapproved.

GRM 426 Issues in German Culture and Literature I: From the Beginnings through 1249

Is an integrated, issue-oriented study of German culture and selected literary works from the Germanic times through the High Middle Ages. Readings, lectures, discussions, oral reports, writing assignments, and exams are mostly in Modern Standard German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 or permission.

GRM 427 Issues in German Culture and Literature II: From 1250 through 1699

Is a continuation of the integrated, issue-oriented study of German culture and literature begun in GRM 426, but covering the time period from the Late Middle Ages through the 17th century. Readings, lectures, discussions, oral reports, writing assignments, and exams are mostly in Modern Standard German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 or permission.

GRM 428 Issues in German Culture and Literature III: From 1700 through 1849

Continues the integrated, issue-oriented study of German culture and literature begun in GRM 426 and GRM 427 by examining the 18th and first half of the 19th century. Readings, lectures, discussions, oral reports, writing assignments, and exams are predominantly in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 or permission.

GRM 429 Issues in German Culture and Literature IV: From 1850 through the Present

Concludes the integrated, issue-oriented study of German culture and literature of GRM 426, GRM 427, and GRM 428 by examining the second half of the 19th century and the 20th century. Readings, lectures, discussions, oral reports, writing assignments, and exams are predominantly in German.

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Prerequisites

GRM 303 or GRM 304 or GRM 305 or GRM 306 or permission.

GRM 434 Senior Thesis

Uses guided readings and research to result in a baccalaureate-level thesis. Projects for independent study are chosen in consultation with the supervising instructor and may deal with an aspect of the language, literature, or culture and civilization of the German-speaking people.

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Prerequisites

Permission.

GRM 435 Coordinating Seminar

Requires guided readings, research, and discussions on an aspect of the language, literature, or culture and civilization of the German-speaking people, culminating in a research paper. Students will present their papers orally to the seminar group.

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Prerequisites

Permission.