GRM - German Course Descriptions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRM 202, equivalent, or permission.
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.
GRM 202, equivalent, or permission.
Provides practice in the craft of German to English translation.
Provides practice in the craft of English to German translation.
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.
Notes
This course meets for 3 contact hours per week.
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.
Notes
This course meets for 3 contact hours per week.
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.
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.
German junior or senior standing and permission of the department chair. Internships must be preapproved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Permission.
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.
Permission.