I, II. Prerequisite: all required developmental reading and writing courses. An introductory course for students with little or no prior experience in German. Not open to native speakers of German. This course emphasizes the development of basic oral communication skills, with a focus on speaking and listening proficiency in German. Students will acquire practical vocabulary and foundational grammatical structures through interactive, communicative activities. Students will also engage with realia and short readings that focus on Germanic cultural topics. Emphasis is placed on continually reinforcing language functions to build fluency and promote effective interpersonal communication in German. Gen. Ed. E-1C [OC] or E-3B [AH].

I, II. Recommended: GER 101 or equivalent proficiency. (Students entering GER 102 by referral or placement, with two years of high school German or equivalent, receive three hours of credit for prior learning for GER 101 if they earn an A or B in GER 102.) This course builds on the development of basic oral communication skills, with a focus on improving speaking and listening proficiency in German. Students will continue to acquire practical vocabulary and foundational grammatical structures through interactive, communicative activities. Students will also engage with realia and short readings that focus on Germanic cultural topics. Emphasis is placed on continually reinforcing language functions to build fluency and promote effective interpersonal communication in German. This course assumes a thorough knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures taught in German 101. Gen. Ed. E-1C [OC] or E-3B [AH].

I, II. Recommended: GER 102 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with increased emphasis on developing basic writing and reading skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 201 by referral or placement receive six hours credit for GER 101 and 102 if they make an ¿A¿ or ¿B¿ in 201.

I, II. Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with continuing emphasis on reading and writing skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 202 by referral or placement receive nine hours credit for GER 101, 102, and 201 if they make an ¿A¿ or ¿B¿ in 202.

A. Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. Topics for conversation drawn from everyday situations. (Waived in case of demonstrable oral proficiency, but not open to students who have native or near-native fluency in German.)

Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency. May be retaken to a maximum of 9 hours if content is different. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal approved by faculty supervisor and department chair.

A. Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. May be retaken to a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different. Selected topics in German language, literature, or culture.

A. Prerequisite: GER 240 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. Topics for conversation drawn from contemporary German life.

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be counted toward major or minor only with permission of department chair. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours if content is different. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.