1507 Comprehensive German Review -- First Year.
A comprehensive one-semester review of German language and usage, covering the same material taught in German 1501 and 1502.  Prerequisite: two years of High School German, or the equivalent, or the permission of the instructor.

2301 / 2302 A Second Course in German I / II. 
These courses offer an environment in which students can increase their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through cultural texts and discussions in German.  The students will engage in activities targeting all four skills everyday, while at the same time learning new grammatical structures to enhance communication. Prerequisites: German 1501 and 1502, or 1507.

3301 German Culture and Society.
This course introduces students to recent and contemporary issues in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, beginning with postwar Germany and the economic miracle.  Students use video, internet and textual resources to learn about ongoing developments in Germany and the EU, including economics, politics and social issues as well as popular and high culture. This course is of particular interest for students intending to travel, study or work abroad.  Prerequisite 2302 or equivalent.  Taught in German.

3303 Conversation and Composition.
This course helps students develop their speaking and writing skills by communicating with other students in an intimate classroom atmosphere.  In addition to writing letters, stories, interviews and essays, students also create skits and video presentations. Grammar review and vocabulary prepare students for courses at the 4000-level.  Prerequisite: GERM 2302 or the equivalent.  Taught in German.

3304 Introduction to Literature.
This course introduces students to a number of short literary and poetical works by selected authors.  Students learn basic literary and critical vocabulary and become familiar with important cultural periods and movements. Students write short essays and stories and perform selections of German dramas. Prerequisite: GERM 2302 or the equivalent.  Taught in German.

3305 German Language Studies.
This course is taught abroad in the Summer Study Abroad Program in Berlin and Quedlinburg.  While covering all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), the course retains great flexibility in order facilitate language acquisition for students in an immersion setting.  Daily personal contact with instructors enables students to maximize their language proficiency during the summer abroad.  Prerequisite: GERM 2302 or the consent of the instructor.  Taught in German.

3306 Contemporary Germany.
This course is taught abroad in the Summer Study Abroad Program in Berlin and Quedlinburg. Students participate in guided tours of sites of cultural and historical interest and discuss important social and cultural topics.  Guest lectures, tours and contact with German families gives students a unique and personal understanding of contemporary Germany.  This course is a once in a lifetime chance to study German history and culture by experiencing them yourself.  Prerequisite: GERM 2302 or the consent of the instructor.  Taught in German.

3312 Literature of the Holocaust.
This course introduces students to the attempts of European and American authors and film makers to document and portray the suffering and brutality of the Holocaust and to preserve the memory and this meaning of this event for posterity.  Students examine the way in which the Holocaust is represented in film, literature, comic books, poetry and art and analyze the construction of memory and meaning of this event. Some historical overview is included in the initial sessions of the class.  The course covers works of literature, film, poetry, comic books and museum exhibits by Holocaust survivors, their children and others.  Open to all students. No prerequisite and taught in English.  Fulfills the Multicultural Requirement and counts toward the Humanities Requirement. Counts toward the major and minor in German, but cannot be used to fulfill the Foreign Language Requirement. Holocaust Course Website

3313 Northern Myths and Legends.
This course provides an introduction to Germanic myth and legend from the early middle ages to the present day, covering Germanic epics, Viking myths and legends, medieval romances, fairy tales and modern adaptations. The course examines literary works from "high" culture as well as "folk" culture and discusses the ways in which folklore (stories, songs, beliefs, customs, folk craft and folk art) has been adapted to other more contemporary genres, such as film, animation and opera. Students should gain an understanding of Germanic cultural history and folk traditions as well as familiarity with literary terms and theories used in discussing and evaluating texts from oral and traditional cultures. We will also view and discuss modern film adaptations of these works. No prerequisite and taught in English. Fulfills the Humanities Requirement and counts toward the major and minor in German, but cannot be used to fulfill the Foreign Language Requirement.  Myths and Legends Website

4301 Grammar.
Students in this course are given a thorough review of all aspects of German grammar and usage. This is a very useful capstone course for German majors and minors, or for anyone who wishes to improve his/her command of German in their professional and private lives. Short writing and translating assignments enable students to perfect their writing style in German.  Prerequisite: two 3000-level courses.  Taught in English.  Not a writing intensive course.

4303 German Classics.
This course covers short literary texts (Novellen) from the leading German and Austrian authors of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, typically including selections from Goethe, Kleist, Hoffmann, Büchner, Stifter, Keller, Storm, Hauptmann, Mann and Kafka.  Students learn about the most important figures and periods in German literary history.  Prerequisite: two 3000-level courses.  Taught in German. German 4303 Website.

4305 Readings in German Language and Literature.
This course is offered on an irregular basis on various literary or cultural topics. Recently taught sections of GERMAN 4303 include Business German, German poetry and German civilization.  May be repeated by the student for credit with consent of the instructor.  Prerequisite: usually two 3000-level courses, but may vary (see instructor for details).

4309 Business German.
This course introduces students to the culture, language and practice of business in Germany and the European Union.  Students use contemporary materials from the internet and other sources and participate in authentic business activities.  Prerequisite: two 3000-level courses, or consent of the instructor.

4000 Independent / Group Studies in German
This course is only available to students within 12 hours of graduation who require an additional 4000-level course to complete their major or minor in German.  Course topic and requirements are flexible to accommodate the research interests of the student.  Prerequisite: two 3000-level courses and the consent of the instructor.  Please consult the Undergraduate Advisor in German before attempting to register for this course.

Graduate Courses in German
Will be updated soon.

5303, 5304 Intensive German for Graduate Research I, II

5314 History of the German Language

5317 The German Novelle

5318 German Romanticism

5319 The German Klassik

5320 German Women Writers

5312 Seminar in Modern German Literature. May be repeated for credit.

5323 German Lyric

5324 German Literature of the Enlightenment

5325 German Drama

5326 German Modernism

6000 Master's Thesis

7000 Research

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