Department of Germanic Studies
Last revised February 26, 2004

SPRING SCHEDULE 2004

GER 101 Elementary German I.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language lab. Equivalent to GER 111. Credit is not given for GER 101 if the student has credit in GER 106 or GER 111. Introductory exposure to language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite: For students who have not studied German or as determined by placement test.
52835 : MTWR 10-10:50 am ~~LH 210~~ Jeffries Room Change: SH 216!
52822 : MTWR 10-10:50 am ~~LH 211~~ Stewart Room Change: SH 208!
52819 : MTWR 11-11:50 am ~~LH 211~~Stewart Room Change: SH 212!
47757 : MTWR 8-8:50 am ~~BSB 281~~ Juriga NEW SECTION! Room Change: LH 206!

GER 102 Elementary German II.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language lab. Equivalent to GER 112. Credit is not given for GER 102 if the student has credit in GER 106 or GER 112. Continuation of GER 101 or GER 111. Increased exposure to language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GER 101 or GER 111 or as determined by placement test.
52853 : MTWR 10-10:50 am ~~LH 206~~ Iglesias Room Change: LH 210!
52864 : MTWR 10-10:50 am ~~SH 103~~ Achilles Room Change: SH 207!
52870 : MTWR 11-11:50 am ~~LH 210~~ Achilles Room Change: SH 115!

GER 103 Intermediate German I.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language lab. Equivalent to GER 113. Credit is not given for GER 103 if the student has credit in GER 107 or GER 113. Continuation of GER 102 or GER 106 or GER 112. Intensive exposure to the language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GER 102 or GER 106 or GER 112 or as determined by placement test.
52905 : MTWR 10-10:50 am ~~SH 100~~ Cox Room Change: LH 206!
52897 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 206 Cox

GER 104 Intermediate German II.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language lab. Equivalent to GER 114. Credit is not given for GER 104 if the student has credit in GER 107 or GER 114. Continuation of GER 103 or GER 113. Final intensive exposure to language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GER 103 or GER 113 or as determined by placement test.
71431 : MTWR 8-8:50 am EPASW 2217 Reimann
52936 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 320 Reimann

GER 107 Intensive Elementary German.
8 Hours. Two additional hours each week in the language laboratory. Equivalent to germanic Studies 103 and Germanic Studies 104 (or Germanic Studies 113 and Germanic Studies 114) combined. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 107 if the student has credit in Germanic Studies 103 or Germanic Studies 1-4 or Germanic Studies 113 or Germanic Studies 114. Accelerated course, including exposure to the language and culture of German-speaking countries, with use of current materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 102 or Ger 106 or Ger 112 or appropriate score on the department placement test. A grade of B or better in Ger 102 or Ger 106 or Ger 112 is recommended.
52963 : MTR 6-8:40 pm ~~LH 211~~ Dimitrova and Engstler ~~Room Change: LCA4!~~ Room Change: GH 100!

GER 112 Elementary German II: Computer-Aided Self-Paced Instruction.
4 Hours. Extensive computer use required. Equivalent to germanic Studies 102. Intended for self-motivated, self-disciplined students. Credit is not given for Germanic Studies 112 if the student has credit in Germanic Studies 102 of Germanic Studies 106. This beginning language course combines learning with computer and Internet-based modules and a weekly one-hour communication session. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Ger 101 or Ger 111 or appropriate score on the department placement test.
52972 : ARR Iglesias

GER 123 Introduction to Yiddish Culture and Literature.
3 hours. Same as Jewish Studies 123. Lectures, discussion and readings in English. No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Yiddish culture in Europe and the US in socio-historical context. Focus on the role of Yiddish in conceptions of secular, cultural, religious, national Jewish identities.
52989 : TR 2-3:15 pm ~~LC A4~~ Loentz Room Change: BSB 331!
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GER 212 Advanced German II.
3 hours. Area: language. Advanced training in effective communication, reading and writing strategies based on authentic written and oral texts. Emphasis on refining accuracy of expression. Prerequisite: GER 211 or the equivalent.
52991 : MWF 1-1:50 pm LH 211 Kraft
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GER 214 German Conversation and Pronunciation.
3 Hours. Area: language. May be repeated for credit. Developing and refining effective communication skills by emphasizing pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, and monitoring grammatical errors. Prerequisite: GER 104 or GER 107 or GER 114 or the equivalent.
09598 : MWF 11-11:50 am LH 301 Behnke Room Change: LH 121!
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GER 217 German Cinema.
3 Hours. Taught in English. No knowledge of German required. Area: literature/culture. German cinema as communication and art; its production, reception and ideological perspectives.
09604 : MWF 2-2:50 pm W 3-3:50pm BH B006 Behnke
New Section!: 17820: MWF 1-1:50 pm, M 3-5 pm & T 5-7 pm, SH 116 Behnke Room Change : BH B006!
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GER 300 Writing in the Study of German.
1 Hour. Perfecting skills of written self-expression in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and approval of the department. Restricted to majors and minors in the Department in Germanic Studies. Must be taken concurrently with a literature or culture course that receives credit toward a major in the Department of Germanic Studies, as specified in the Timetable.
53022 ARR

GER 310 Practice in German Language Skills.
3 Hours. Area: language. Majors and minors outside the Department of Germanic Studies may repeat this course for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. Develops advanced communicative language skills. Prerequisite: GER 212 or the equivalent.
53035 : MWF 10-10:50 am ~~SH 208~~ Rott Room Change: DH 209!
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GER 318 Topics in Germanic Literatures and Cultures: Great Authors of the Modern Era
3 hours. Area: literature/culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration. Prominent persons, genres, themes or movements in the areas of Germanic literature, ideas, and art. Topics vary. Prerequisite: GER 211 or the equivalent.
73869 : TR 2-3:15 pm SH 119 Lorenz
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~~GER 370 Introduction to the Theory and Practice of German Cultural Studies.~~ Cancelled!
3 Hours. Area: literature/culture. Introduction to the field of Germanic studies; theoretical approaches and methods; overview of literature; perspectives of German-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: GER 211 or the equivalent.
09610 : TR 12:30-1:45 pm LH 211 Kraft
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GER 398 Honors Project.
3 Hours. May not be taken in the term in which student expects to graduate. Independent study. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 hours of courses toward the major, with a grade point average of at least 4.60 in these courses, and prior approval of the department. Restricted to majors in the Department of Germanic Studies.
53053 ARR

GER 399 Independent Study.
1 to 3 Hours. Students may register for more than one section per term. Individual study under faculty direction for qualified students with special interests and needs not met by regularly offered courses. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
53064 ARR
53070 ARR

GER 438 The Faust Legend.
3 or 4 Hours. Area: literature/culture. Discusses Goethe's Faust within the context of European and non-European literatures. Traces the origins, significance, and interpretation of the Faust figure. Prerequisite: GER 212 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor or graduate standing.
09628 : R 3-5:50 pm LH 211 Tantillo
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GER 449 Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness.
3 or 4 Hours. Same as French 449 and Spanish 449. Taught in English. Examines the nature of literacy as a reciprocal relationship between readers, writers, texts and culture. Students learn the practical and theoretical foundations of classroom teaching of second language reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor.
09258 : R 4:30-6:30 pm ~~LH 100~~ Berlin Room Change: DH 210!

~~GER 450 Business Operations in German-Speaking Countries~~ CANCELLED!
3 or 4 Hours. Knowledge of German not required. The political, cultural, historical, and economic environment in which business operates in the German-speaking countries; the effects of this environment on international business.
09632 : TR 9:30-10:45 am SH 203 Weible
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GER 461 German Abroad.
0 to 17 Hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 34 hours of credit. Taken in a German-speaking country. Lectures, seminars, and practical work in German language, literature, and civilization. Prerequisites: GER 104 or the equivalent, a 3.75 overall grade point average, and a 4.00 grade point average in Germanic Studies, and approval of the Department.
53101 : ARR

GER 492 Internship in International Business.
0 to 12 Hours. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the Department. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade only. Student placement in an international organization or firm in a German-speaking country or its US subsidiary or division. Prerequisites: GER 211 and consent of the instructor and a grade point average of 3.00 Registration in GER 493 (concurrently or in the semester immediately following) is recommended.
53116 : ARR

GER 493 Internship Seminar: Business.
1 to 4 Hours. May be repeated for credit with approval of the Department. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied toward an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies and a maximum of 4 hours of credit may be applied toward a graduate degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Academic component of the internship experience. Studies in the field of the internship and further investigation of related topics. Prerequisites: Ger 211 and credit or concurrent registration in Ger 492; and a GPA of 3.00; and consent of the instructor.
53127 ARR

GER 494 Educational Practice with Seminar I.
6 Hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. The first half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve. Prerequisites: Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department.
53138 LECD W 4-6 p.m. Rott
53140 PRAC ARR

GER 495 Educational Practice with Seminar II.
6 Hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. The second half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve. Prerequisites: Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration in GER 494, and approval of the department.
53152 CONF W 4-6 p.m. Rott
53169 PRAC ARR

GER 531 Seminar in Special Topics: Theory, Research and Application of Computer Assisted Language Learning.
4 Hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration. In-depth study of a theme, genre or other element in Germanic literature and culture not confined to a single historical period.
53195 : MW 2-3:15 pm DH 210 Rott
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GER 531 Seminar in Special Topics:Drama and German Identity.
4 Hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration. In-depth study of a theme, genre or other element in Germanic literature and culture not confined to a single historical period.
53183 : M 3:30-6:20 pm LH 214 Kraft
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GER 593 Internship Seminar: Academic Training.
4 Hours. Training in instruction of literature and culture courses at the college level. Students will be involved in a faculty-taught culture/literature course.
53207 DISC ARR
53214 CONF ARR

GER 596 Independent Study for Graduate Students.
1 to 4 Hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
53221 CONF ARR

GER 598 Master’s Thesis Research.
0 to 16 Hours. Graduate standing required and consent of supervising faculty member and committee approval. May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only.
53242 CONF ARR

GER 599 Ph.D. Thesis Research.
0 to 16 Hours. Graduate standing required and approval of the department and consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only.
53242 CONF ARR

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HON 103 Honors Core in the Humanities II: Good and Evil II.
3 Hours. May not be repeated for credit. Enrollment limited to Honors College students. The second half of a two-course general education credit sequence designed around a central theme. Prerequisites: HON 102 and membership in the Honors College.
TR 11-12:15 pm LC A5 Williams

HON 111 Honors Core in the Humanities II: The Holocaust in Law, Literature, Film, History, and Politics II.
The course explores the Holocaust as a global catastrophe. Major ethical, moral and legal issues of Western culture are confronted in the 2-semester course sequence (each course can be taken separately). Readings, films and presentations by guest lecturers will address a variety of issues, among them anti-Semitism, racism, and National Socialism; the difficulty to represent the Holocaust; Holocaust denial; Nazi trials; the experience of survivors and children of survivors; gender roles and expectations in the concentration camp state; Hitler and other perpetrators; dealing with the Nazi past; the global effects of the Nazi genocide.
TR 3:30-4:45 pm TH 207 Lorenz, Lippmann
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