0051. Beginning German I (4 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LA.

Classroom work devoted to understanding and speaking German and the reading of graded texts. Laboratory and videotape work stress pronunciation, aural, and oral drills based on an elementary workbook, aimed at communication.

0052. Beginning German II (4 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LA.

Prerequisite: German 0051 or equivalent.

Emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. Laboratory and videotapes stress communication skills.

C061. Intermediate German I (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LB.

Review of grammar. Reading and discussion of texts of intermediate difficulty.

0062. Intermediate German II (3 s.h.) S.

Continued refinement of grammar. Reading and discussion of textbook and newspaper articles. Increasing vocabulary and practice of basic writing skills.

C070/H090. Literature and Culture of Central Europe in the Twentieth Century (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

An introduction to the principal issues, ideas, and genres in the literature of Central Europe since 1900. Through the study of literature, cinema, and the artistic avant-garde, it explores a unique cultural history. Readings include works from Austrian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, and Serbian fiction. Course materials will also include videos, and CD ROMs.

0111. German for Reading Knowledge (3 s.h.) F.

Translation into English of German texts, with a brief review of basic grammar.

0120. German for Business and Travel (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: German C061 or permission of instructor.

This course will provide the basic spoken and written German needed by business executives and other travelers to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

0225. Advanced German I (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: German 0062 or equivalent.

Selected readings in modern German literature from the 20th century. Oral and written reports on collateral assignments.

Note: Conducted in German.

W231. Composition and Conversation (3 s.h.) F. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: German 0062 or equivalent.

Improvement in using the language through oral and written practice and study of problems in syntax and style. Oral and written reports. Progress of students is videotaped. Use of contemporary materials from the three German-speaking countries. Uses Internet text.

Note: Required for major, minor, and language certificate in German. (Capstone W course).

0232. Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: German W231 or departmental approval. May be taken concurrently with German 0226.

Readings and discussions on the art, history, geography, and customs of German-speaking countries. Collateral readings of newspapers and use of media materials. Presentation of videos, and videotaping.

Note: Required for major, minor, and language certificate in German.

0295. Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

Supervised study of a topic area agreed upon by the student and instructor.

0309. History of the German Language (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: German 61 or permission of instructor.

Origins and development of the German language, including changes in sounds, grammar and vocabulary.

Note: Taught in English.

0367. Classicism (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: German 0225 or equivalent.

Cultural, historical and philosophical introduction to "Storm and Stress," Goethe and Schiller (German Classicism and Idealism), and Romanticism.

0375. German Prose Literature of the Nineteenth Century (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: German 0225 or the equivalent.

Reading and discussion of narrative literature from Romanticism to Naturalism (Kleist, Stifter, Keller, Meyer, Ebner-Eschenbach, Raabe, Storm, Fontane), oral and written reports, videos.

0384. German Drama of the 20th Century (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: German 0225 or equivalent.

A selection of representative German plays from Naturalism to the present (Hauptmann, Schnitzler, Hofmannsthal, Brecht, Goering, Kaiser, Duerrenmatt, Frisch, Peter Weiss, Handke, Turrini, Jelinek), discussion, reports, and videos.

0385. German Prose Literature of the 20th Century (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: German 0225 or equivalent.

Reading and discussion of representative prose writers from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, including Mann, Hesse, Kafka, Musil, Doeblin, Frisch, Borchert, Boell, Handke, Grass, Aichinger, Christa Wolf, Anna Mitgutsch, Christoph Ransmayr. Videos, oral and written reports.

0392. Seminar in Special Topic (3 s.h.)

Introduction to major topics and films.

Note: Offered in English.

0395. Advanced Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Permission of adviser and Department Chair required. Considered only for extraordinary reasons. Written petition to be submitted by student and instructor before the end of the pre-registration period.

Supervised reading, research, and reports on an advanced level in German language, literature, and civilization.

0396. Advanced Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Permission of adviser and Department Chair required. Considered only for extraordinary reasons. Written petition to be submitted by student and instructor before the end of the pre-registration period.

Supervised reading, research, and reports on an advanced level in German language, literature, and civilization.