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Courses
GERM 101, 102. Elementary German. Beginning German with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory practice. Cannot receive credit for both 101-102 and 103.
GERM 103. Accelerated Elementary German. Intensive study of beginning German with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory work. Required of students with two years of high school German and of those above level two who place by test score into first semester German.
GERM 201. Intermediate German. Reading, composition, and conversation with emphasis on the culture of Germany. Laboratory practice. The general education foreign language competency requirement is met by passing the final exam of this course. Prerequisite to any further study in German.
GERM 209. Intermediate German in Germany. Conversation, composition, and grammar review, with on-site experience of history and culture of Germany. Offered in Germany only. The general education foreign language competency requirement is met by passing the final exam of this course. Su 2007.
GERM 331. German Conversation. Intensive practice in oral and written communication with emphasis on listening comprehension and natural spoken expression based on audio tapes, videos, and readings of authentic materials.
GERM 332. German Composition. Intensive practice in written expression with emphasis upon fluency, accuracy, style, and authenticity of expression.
GERM 334. Culture and Communication. Study of German history, art, architecture, geography, social and economic structure; acquisition of skills useful in business (translation, summary, letter writing, business protocol). Different emphasis each year; may be repeated for credit. (2 or 4)
GERM 335. German Civilization and Culture. Readings and discussions on art, music, geography, history, political and social structures, thought and philosophy, with emphasis on Christian perspectives of German culture. Offered in Germany only. Su 2007 (2 or 4)
GERM 338. Advanced German in Germany. Development of oral proficiency. Discussion and interpretation of shorter literary texts, and social and political topics. Offered in Germany only. Su 2005.
GERM 344. Masterpieces of German Literature to 1850. Overview of major writers and movements from the early medieval period to Romanticism, with selected readings from various literary works. Offered alternate years.
GERM 345. Masterpieces of German Literature from 1850-1980. Overview of major writers and movements from Realism to 1980, with selected readings from various literary works. Offered alternate years.
GERM 371. Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages. The study of various methodologies, theories, and techniques of foreign language teaching. Practice in a variety of micro-teaching situations. Required for secondary education certification; otherwise, an elective toward major or minor.
GERM 437. Topics in German Language and Literature. Varied subjects, including genre and movement studies, film, culture, and advanced language. May be repeated for credit. (2 or 4)
GERM 489. Special Topics. Advanced study in language, literature, and civilization in Germany. Offered in Germany only. Su 2007 (2 or 4)
GERM 491. Practicum. Offered in Germany only. Graded pass/fail. Su 2005. (0-2)
GERM 494. Senior Seminar. Intensive seminar integrating a literary theme, literary criticism and theory. Student will produce a major paper that integrates faith with the subject matter. Offered alternate years or on demand.
GERM 495. Independent Study. Reading and individual study of some aspect of German culture, literature, or language. Department approval required. (1-4)
GERM 496. Internship. Department approval required. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with German major. (2 or 4)
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