21 courses with the subject GERM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GERM 101Elementary German I3
For students with no prior experience studying German. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in German through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: GERM 101 and GERM 102 must be taken in sequence. GERM 110 is the combination of GERM 101 and GERM 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GERM 110.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Continuation of GERM 101. For students with prior experience studying German. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in German through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: GERM 101 and GERM 102 must be taken in sequence. GERM 110 is the combination of GERM 101 and GERM 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GERM 110.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 101.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Combination of GERM 101 and GERM 102. Intensive introduction to German for students with no prior experience studying the language. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in German through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GERM 101, GERM 102.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German 200 Level Courses
Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in German through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 102, GERM 110, appropriate placement score, or permission of department.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Continuation of GERM 201. Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in German through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: GERM 202 fulfills foreign language requirement. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 201.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in German 300 Level Courses
Covers development of German civilization from 18th century to present. Includes German cultural contributions to world civilization. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: 60 hours or Permission of Instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Develops fluency in speaking and proficiency in writing German through discussion, reports, and compositions based on texts and media dealing with historical and contemporary events and issues. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
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May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
GERM 312Great Cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland3
Examines famous cities, such as Berlin, Nuremberg, Vienna, and Weimar, in their cultural and historical context. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRecommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of instructorSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
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GERM
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3
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May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Explores the complexity of globalization in the context of Germany in relation to Europe and the greater world. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Contexts, Global UnderstandingRecommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of instructorSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Introduces terminology and structural features of business German. Emphasizes acquiring vocabulary and developing facility in reading German business articles and correspondence. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Introduces principles and techniques of translation. Translation of texts from the natural and social sciences, current events, and contemporary culture. Notes: Translations mainly from German into English. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructorSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Works of major German, Austrian, and Swiss writers in translation. Notes: Writers studied vary. May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Mason Core: Mason Core, LiteratureRecommended Prerequisite: ENGL 101/ENGH 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
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3
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May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department.
Examines the Holocaust through film, literature, autobiography and museum culture. Students critically discuss causes of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany and explore its impact on German, Austrian and American culture. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Introduces German cinema from the early twentieth century to the present, examining films in their historical and cultural contexts. Analyzes key cinematic devices—including mise-en-scène, camera work, editing, sound, narrative structure, and symbolism—to understand how form shapes meaning. Develops visual literacy and critical film analysis skills. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Intensive reading of German poetry in its historical context. Studies genre characteristics and development. Types of poetry studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when subject is different, with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRecommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
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GERM
Credits (min)
3
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3
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit when subject is different, with permission of department.
Studies German narrative prose, such as autobiographical texts, fairy tales, short stories, film, and other forms of (artistic) expression in their historical context. Topics to be studied vary. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesRecommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
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GERM
Credits (min)
3
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3
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Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Focuses on advanced-level language development through the investigation of German arts (film, music, theater, paintings, etc.) in their historical and cultural contexts. Oral and written competence achieved by means of integrated vocabulary and grammar study in content-based instruction. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Recommended Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German 400 Level Courses
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GERM
Credits (min)
3
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3
Credit unit
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit when topic is different.
Studies syntax, idiomatic features, and levels of style. Extensive practice in different types of written expression. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: 15 hours of GERM or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Develops proficiency in writing German through intensive practice in preparing guided and original compositions. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 15 hours of GERM or permission of instructor.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
Major works of Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, Classicism, and early Romanticism. Emphasizes drama and poetry by Goethe and Schiller, with additional works by Lessing, Kleist, and other important writers of the era. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: 15 hours of GERM or Permission of Instructor. Must have satisfactorily completed GERM 440 or 441.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.Additional Course Details: Taught in German
