26 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 1101Elementary German I4
A course in elementary German which emphasizes the spoken language, as well as grammar and reading.
GERM 1102 or GERM 2101 placement Credits: 4 Students develop the linguistic tools for intermediate-level proficiency in German and build a solid foundation in the four traditional language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. This course emphasizes the development of intercultural competency through a virtual tour of Germany and Austria and exploration of the regional differences, lifestyles, customs, and values, that are unique to those countries.
GERM 2101 FDR: World Language Foundation (FL) Credits: 4 Students will continue to develop the linguistic tools for intermediate-level proficiency in German and build a solid foundation in the four traditional language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. This course emphasizes the development of intercultural competency through a virtual tour of Germany and Austria and exploration of the regional differences, lifestyles, customs, and values, that are unique to those countries.
GERM 3101Advanced German I: German History from the Medieval to the Modern3
GERM 2102 or equivalent placement Credits: 3 In this course students explore critical events and historical narratives in German history from 800 to 1914 while continuing to expand their language abilities through the development of advanced reading and writing.
GERM 3102Advanced German II: National Socialism and Postwar German History, Media, and Society3
GERM 3101 Credits: 3 A continuing course of advanced German. In this course students explore critical events in German history from 1919 to 1989 and their impact on contemporary media and society while continuing to expand their language abilities through the development of advanced reading and writing.
GERM 2102 or equivalent Credits: 4 This intensive language course offers students an extended period of direct exposure to the language, culture, and people of Germany. Students immerse themselves in the culturally rich environs of Berlin, improving their language skills through extensive and innovative language instruction and literary study. Students also gain greater understanding of German history and contemporary culture through lectures by native authorities and tours of museums and churches, and through their contact with German university students. Conducted in German.
GERM 3206Traces of Empire (Vienna and Graz, Austria)4
GERM 2102 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 4 A four-week, immersive advanced language and culture class based in Austria, with a particular focus on the multi-national, polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire and its impact on modern Austria’s multi-ethnic, multi-cultural identity. Morning classes focus on language and history; afternoon discussion classes emphasize Austrian culture, supported by readings from the texts, film screenings, and visits to important sites and events. Conducted in German.
GERM 2102 Credits: 3 An intensive course stressing development of active German skills through conversation and some writing on cultural and practical subjects.
GERM 2102 Credits: 3 This course aims to introduce students to the use of German as a part of professional life with a particular emphasis on current discourses in the sciences, social sciences, technology, and business. Students will investigate ongoing and crucial topics in German-speaking countries and the EU in a broad-based but critical way. Students will also practice resume writing, cover letters, professional presentations, and interview techniques. Conducted in German.
GERM 3312German Medieval and Renaissance Literature3
GERM 2102 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3 An examination of selected works and a study of literary history through the 16th century. Medieval literary readings include the Hildebrandslied, Nibelungenlied, Parzival, and Tristan, as well as the Minnesang. Consideration is also given to the history of the German literary language during the period covered. Conducted in German.
GERM 3101 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3-4 This course is an introduction to German literature through close reading, analysis, and discussion of key German texts written from the early- to mid-19th century. Students become familiar with the characteristics and themes of key literary movements in this period as well as their historical and political influences. Readings and discussions include literary criticism and interpretation. Conducted in German.
GERM 2102 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3 Readings in German fiction, essays, drama and poetry from the end of Naturalism through World War II. Mann, Kafka, Hesse, Rilke, Wedekind and Brecht are among the authors treated. Conducted in German.
GERM 2102 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3 Readings in German fiction, essays, drama and poetry from the end of World War II to the present. Böll, Grass, Seghers, Dürrenmatt, Frisch, Wolf and Strauss among the authors treated. Conducted in German.
GERM 3321Seminar: Special Topics in German Literature or Language3
Subject
GERM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
GERM 2102 Credits: 3 The focus shifts annually from the examination of a specific period or author to a study of a specified genre, such as the lyric or the Novelle or cultural and/or historical theme.
GERM 3332Performing German3
Subject
GERM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
GERM 3102 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3 This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the early Enlightenment and the corresponding Age of Goethe (1730-1775), a period of enormous cultural renaissance that represented the very essence of modern German literature and culture. Over the course of the semester, students will study a diverse group of texts by Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) and his peers to sketch out the complex cultural landscape of the German speaking lands in the second half of the 18th century. Conducted in German.
GERM 3349Intellectual and Literary Landscape of the Late German Enlightenment3
GERM 3102 FDR: Literature Distribution (HL) Credits: 3 This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the late Enlightenment and the corresponding Age of Goethe (1785-1817), a period of enormous cultural renaissance that for many generations represented the very essence of modern German literature and culture. Over the course of the semester, students will study a diverse group of texts by Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) and his peers to sketch out the complex cultural landscape of the German speaking lands in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Conducted in German.
GERM 3935Layered Berlin: German Culture and the Social Market Economy4
Instructor consent Credits: 1 A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.
GERM 4002Directed Individual Study2
Subject
GERM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Credits: 2 A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.
GERM 4003Directed Individual Study3
Subject
GERM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Credits: 3 A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.
Instructor consent Credits: 1 Supervised experience in a German-speaking country in an agency, research organization, or other venue approved by the department. Requires at least 16 work hours over no fewer than four weeks and a final paper in addition to weekly blog entries and virtual meetings with the instructor of record.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 Supervised experience in a German-speaking country in an agency, research organization, or other venue approved by the department. Requires at least 48 work hours over no fewer than four weeks and a final paper in addition to weekly blog entries and virtual meetings with the instructor of record.
