Department of Germanic Studies
Last revised January 12, 2005

SPRING SCHEDULE 2005

GER 100 Introduction to Germanic Languages and Literatures.
3 Hours. No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Lectures, discussion, and readings in English.
15900 : R 11-1:45 pm, T 12:30-1:45 pm B6 BH Hall, S
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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.
15902 : MTWR 8-8:50 am LH 211 C. Snavely
15905 : MTWR 10-10:50 am LH 210 V. Kauder
15903 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 211 C. Snavely
22160: MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 206 V. Kauder New Section!
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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.
15906 : MTWR 8-8:50 am LH 210 E. Knotek
15907 : MTWR 10-10:50 am LH 206 B. Shields
15908 : MTWR 10-10:50 am DH 318 R. Mink
15909 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 210 B. Shields
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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.
15912 : MTWR 10-10:50 am LH 316 J. Fischer
15911 : MTWR 11-11:50 am DH 221 J. Fischer

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.
15916 : MTWR 10-10:50 am LH 313 M. Mueller
15914 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 121 M. Mueller
15915 : MTWR 11-11:50 am LH 120 C. Engstler

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.
15918 : MTR 6-8:40 pm LH 211 A. Reimann

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.
15919 : ARR
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GER 122 Minority Perspectives in the Germanic Context
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. Cultural Diversity course.
19736 : MWF 1-1:50 pm LH 206 Loentz
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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.
15920 : TR 12:30-1:45 pm LH 206 Behnke
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GER 219 Vikings and Wizards: Northern Myth and Fairy Tales in Western Culture
3 Hours. Area: language/culture. Taught in English.
19518 : TR 2-3:15 TR LC F1 Behnke
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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.
15923 ARR Kraft

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.
15924 : TR 12:30-1:45 pm LH 211 Kraft
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GER 316 Periods of Germanic Literature and Culture
3 hours. Area: literature/culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite: GER 211 or the equivalent.
19740 : T 9:30-12:45 pm, R 9:30-10:45 am BH B6 Hall
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GER 318 Topics in Germanic Literatures and Cultures
3 hours. Area: literature/culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit if topic is different for each registration. Prerequisite: GER 211 or the equivalent.
19745 : MWF 2-2:50 LH 211 Loentz
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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 3.60 in these courses, and prior approval of the department. Restricted to majors in the Department of Germanic Studies.
15926 CNF ARR Tantillo

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.
15927 ARR Kraft
15928 ARR Kraft

GER 408 Introduction to Translation Theory
3 or 4 Hours. Area: literature. 3 undergraduate hours or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: GER 212 or the equivalent or graduate standing.
19752 : M 3-5:50 pm LH 211 Lorenz Restricted to Undergrad
19754 : M 3-5:50 pm LH 211 Lorenz Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree
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GER 420 Germanic Cultural Studies I: Genres
3 or 4 Hours. Area: literature. 3 undergraduate hours or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: GER 212 or the equivalent or graduate standing. May be repeated up to 2 time(s) if topics vary. Student who intend to use GER 420 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German.
19755 : W 3-5:50 pm LH 211 Lorenz Restricted to Undergrad
19758 : W 3-5:50 pm LH 211 Lorenz Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree
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GER 421 Germanic Cultural Studies II: Authors, Movements, Periods
3 or 4 Hours. Area: literature. 3 undergraduate hours or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: GER 212 or the equivalent or graduate standing. May be repeated up to 2 time(s) if topics vary. Student who intend to use GER 421 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German.
19762 : R 2-4:50 pm LH 211 Tantillo Restricted to Undergrad
19764 : R 2-4:50 pm LH 211 Tantillo Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree

GER 449 Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness.
3 or 4 Hours. Same as French 449 and Spanish 449. Taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor.
20882 : R 4:30-7:30 pm DH 210 Restricted to Undergrad
50883 : R 4:30-7:30 pm DH 210 Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree

GER 450 Business Operations in German-Speaking Countries
3 or 4 Hours. 3 undergraduate or 4 graduate hours. Knowledge of German not required.
19569 : MWF 9-9:50 am LH 206 Weible Restricted to Undergraduate
19570 : MWF 9-9:50 am LH 206 Weible Restricted to Graduate and Graduate Non-Degree
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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.
15930 : ARR Weible

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.
15931 : ARR Weible

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.
15932 ARR Weible

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.
15933 LECD W 4-5:50 pm BSB 335 Rott
15934 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.
15935 CONF W 4-5:50 pm BSB 335 Rott
15936 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.
15938 : TR 2-3:15 pm LH 217 Rott
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GER 531 Seminar in Special Topics:The Works of the 2004 Nobel Prize Winner Elfriede Jelinek
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.
15939 : T 3:30-6:30 BH 208 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.
15941 DISC ARR Lorenz
15940 CONF ARR

GER 596 Independent Study for Graduate Students.
1 to 4 Hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
15942 CONF ARR Lorenz

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.
15943 CONF ARR Lorenz

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.
15944 CONF ARR Lorenz

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