Courses in German
A GER 101 Elementary German I (4)
Beginner's course for students with no previous German. Focus on communicative skills, speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Independent work and student participation are stressed. Language courses must be taken in sequence. A student may not earn graduation credit for a lower-level course taken concurrently with a higher-level course or after receiving credit for a higher-level course in the sequence.
A GER 102 Elementary German II (4)
Continuation of A GER 101 with emphasis on basic language skills for communication and on cultural aspects. Independent work and student participation are stressed. Language courses must be taken in sequence. A student may not earn graduation credit for a lower-level course taken concurrently with a higher-level course or after receiving credit for a higher-level course in the sequence. Prerequisite(s): A GER 101 or placement.
A GER 201 Intermediate German I (3-4)
Continuation of A GER 102. Fundamentals of German for students with limited experience in German. Provides opportunity for review and expansion of the main features of the German language and German culture. Involves frequent and independent work. Language courses must be taken in sequence. A student may not earn graduation credit for a lower-level course taken concurrently with a higher-level course or after receiving credit for a higher-level course in the sequence. Prerequisite(s): A GER 102 or placement.
A GER 202 Intermediate German II (3-4)
Continuation of A GER 201. Completes the basic sequence of study of the essential features of the German language. Involves frequent and independent work. Language courses must be taken in sequence. A student may not earn graduation credit for a lower-level course taken concurrently with a higher-level course or after receiving credit for a higher-level course in the sequence. Prerequisite(s): A GER 201 or placement.
A GER 397 Independent Study in German (1-4)
Study in an area of special interest not treated in courses currently offered. Topic must be approved by the undergraduate adviser and directed by a member of the faculty. May be repeated once for credit with approval. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and program director. May not be offered in 2021-2022.
A GER 497 Independent Studies in German (1-6)
Projects in selected areas of German studies, with regular progress reports and a final project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits when topic varies. Prerequisites: junior or senior class standing, and permission of department chair. Taught in German. May not be offered in 2021-2022.
