GERMAN (GN)
GN 001. German Exit Exam.
All majors are required to enroll in this non-credit-bearing exam during their senior year. At the time of the exam, students must present their portfolio containing documents they have been accumulating in their major throughout their undergraduate career. The course number GN 001 will appear on the Degree Audit. Prerequisite: Students must have completed all coursework in German or be in their last year of completing the coursework. (0)
GN 100. German Language and Culture I.
Acquisition of an appreciation of the culture of German-speaking peoples and study of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German. (University Studies course) (3)
GN 120. German Language and Culture II.
Continued study of the culture of German-speaking peoples through the practice of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German. Prerequisite: GN 100 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
GN 200. German Language and Culture III.
Continued study of German language and culture. Cultural, conversational and structural activities leading to increased proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Prerequisite: GN 120 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
GN 220. German Literature.
Designed to develop the ability to read German literary texts; to acquaint students with major German authors; to introduce basic concepts of literary analysis; and to increase the ability to speak and understand German through class discussions in German. Prerequisite: GN 200 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
GN 301. Intermediate German Composition. Designed to develop fluency in written composition. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 302. Experiencing German Language and Culture.
Sharing a residence hall (one semester) with an international, native German-speaking student. Prerequisites: Limited to non-native, German-speaking students concurrently enrolled in a German class (200-level or above) living with native German-speaking roommate in designated residence hall; cum. GPA 2.0 or better. (1)
GN 305. Conversational German.
Designed to increase fluency and comprehension in the spoken language. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 310. Survey of German Literature I.
Overview of the major periods and authors of German literature from the Middle Ages to the mid 1700's. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 311. Survey of German Literature II.
Overview of the major periods and authors of German literature from the mid 1700's to the present. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 315. Commercial German.
Review of correct written expression, letter style, preparation of business transactions, and the economic structure of Germany. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 320. German Culture and Civilization.
Survey of the cultural background of German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 330. German Grammar.
Review of the elements of German grammar and study of the essential structures of the language. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 340. German Phonetics and Pronunciation.
Study of German vowel and consonant sounds, stress, rhythm, intonation; intensive practice in hearing and pronouncing the sounds of German. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 375. History of German Film.
A study of the history of German film from 1919 to the present, including the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, Post War East and West Germany, and contemporary developments. Prerequisite: GN 220; consent of department. (3)
GN 402. Independent Study in German.
Advanced-level study of language, culture, or literature for German majors. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: GN 220; consent of department. (3)
GN 424. Twentieth-Century German Literature.
A study of German literature during the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the Post War Period and the late twentieth century. Prerequisite: GN220 or consent of instructor. (3)
GN 440. Special Topics: German.
A course designed to permit flexibility. Topic will vary according to a list of 18 potential topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GN 220. (3)
GN 495. Foreign Language Internship in German.
Work experience using German in a professional setting in a business or agency. Prerequisite: Declared German major; Junior standing, with completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours in German; 2.5 GPA and 3.0 in German; a level of proficiency in German appropriate to the professional setting as evaluated by the departmental assessment procedures; approval of the Department of Foreign Languages and Anthropology. (3)
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