Department of
Modern Languages

	Undergraduate Courses in German (GR)
		1410 Beginning German I. (4-1) Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within a German cultural framework. Students who begin German 1410 toward General Studies requirements must also complete 1420. 1420 Beginning German II. (4-1) Continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within a German cultural framework. To satisfy General Studies requirements, a student who takes 1420 as his first college course will need to complete 2310 in order to receive credit for 1420. 2310 Intermediate German I. (3-0) Continued development and review of all language skills within a German cultural framework. 2320 Intermediate German II. (3-0) More advanced practice in all language skills with greater emphasis on reading within a German cultural framework. Successful completion of 2310 is required to receive credit for 2320. (WI) 3301, (WI) 3302 Surey of German Literature. (3-0) The first semester deals with German literature from its beginning through 1750; the second semester from 1750 to the present. 3320 Improving German Communication Skills. (3-0) Extensive practice in speaking and writing German and in mastering advanced grammatical structures in speaking and writing. Prerequisite: GER 2320 or equivalent. (WI) *3370 German Civilization. (3-0) An examination of German culture and life designed to provide a background for a better understanding of Germany and the Germans, encompassing historical survey of the development of German culture, the forces that shaped modern Germany, and a survey of contemporary German life and culture. Collateral readings; oral and written reports in German. May be repeated once for additional credit. 3380 Business German in Global Economy. (3-0) An introduction to the individual economies of each German state, the language and standards of the German business world, the tourist industry of Germany, and Germanyıs role in the European Community. 4310 Masterpieces of German Literature. (3-0) An examination of major literary works representing the major genres and periods of German literature. The course may be repeated once with different content for additional credit. Prerequisite: completion of one 3000-level course or departmental approval. (WI) *4340 Advanced Conversation, Composition, and Stylistics. (3-0) A course designed to strengthen total command of the language. Collateral readings; oral and written reports in German. *4390 Studies in German Culture, Language, or Literature. (3-0) A course designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue independent studies in special areas of interest beyond those of other catalog courses. The course is generally available only to graduating seniors who have completed at least two advanced courses or graduate students with special needs. Prerequisite: Approval by the Chair of the Department of Modern Languages. Applications must be submitted prior to the registration period each semester. *May be repeated once with different emphasis for additional credit.

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