1013 Beginning German for Reading. Prerequisite: graduate or special student standing. Juniors and seniors must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll. Elective credit only. Designed as initial preparation for the advanced reading examination. This course does not count for major credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (F)
1023 Beginning German for Reading (Continued). Prerequisite: 1013, graduate or special student standing. Juniors and seniors must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll. Elective credit only. Designed as initial preparation for the advanced reading examination. This course does not count for major credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (Sp)
1115 Beginning German. An elementary course in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. This course does not count for major credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (F, Sp, Su) [I-FL]
1225 Beginning German. (Continued) Prerequisite: 1115. An elementary course in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. This course does not count for major credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (F, Sp, Su) [I-FL]
2113 Intermediate German. Prerequisite: 1225. Develops reading skills and control of grammar. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong reinforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest. Oral and written assignments. (F, Sp)
2223 Intermediate German. (Continued) Prerequisite: 2113. (F, Sp)
2323 German Composition and Conversation. Prerequisite: 2113. Exercises in oral and written German. Reading of cultural and literary texts of contemporary interest. Emphasis on writing and speaking German. (F, Sp)
3013 Scientific German. Prerequisite: 1023 or 1225. Training in the reading of scientific material of gradually increasing difficulty. (Irreg.)
3123 Scientific German II. Prerequisite: 3013. Continuation of 3013. Training in the reading of scientific material of gradually increasing difficulty. (Irreg.)
†G3423 Advanced German Composition. Prerequisite: 2323. The inculcation of proper writing habits, at an advanced level, toward the achievement of idiomatic German. (Sp)
†G3523 Advanced Conversation. Prerequisite: 2223 and 2323. Practice in conversational skills at an advanced level. (Sp)
3623 Business German. Prerequisite: 2223. Introduces German business language as used in retail/wholesale, export/import, transport, and media. Will also familiarize the student with the European Union and cultural aspects of the German speaking business world. (F)
3723 German for the European Market. Prerequisite: 2223. German business language as used in banking transactions, marketing, business letters, and business firms such as corporations, general and limited partnerships, and trade unions. How to respond to claims by firms in European countries and how to establish subsidiaries in another European country. Prepares students to take the "Prufung Wirtschaftsdeutsch" (International Certificate in Business German). (Sp)
3853 Literature and Film. Prerequisite: 2223 and 2323. Introduction to representative works of contemporary German literature and film. Within the context of reading and writing assignments and the viewing and discussion of films, the course is designed to improve language skills and knowledge of German culture. (F)
The prerequisite for courses numbered 3900–4999 is 17 hours of German. Other specific prerequisites are so indicated.
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will consist of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The projects covered vary. The content deals with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp)
3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp)
4003 History of the German language (Slashlisted with 5003). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. Linguistic, cultural, and social evolution of the German language from Indo-European times to the present. Additional emphasis is given to the place of German within the Germanic family of languages and to significant socio-linguistic issues in German-speaking countries as they enter the new millennium. No student may earn credit for both 4003 and 5003. (F)
4113 The Middle Ages (Slashlisted with 5113). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. Secular and religious literature of medieval Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands discussed within the international cultural context of the European Middle Ages. No student may earn credit for both 4113 and 5113. (Alt. F)
4253 Goethe’s Faust and the Problem of Evil. Prerequisite: 3423 and 3853. Intensive study of Faust I, Faust II, and the Urfaust. The social and cultural history of the Faust figure, up to Goethe’s Faust, will also be explored. No student may earn credit for both 4253 and 5253. (Irreg.)
G4313 Literature and Culture Pre-1700. Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. From the beginnings until the end of the seventeenth century. A survey of literature, art, religion, social relations, music and history. (Alt. F)
G4323 Literature and Culture 1700-1890. Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. Literature from 1700 to 1900. A survey of literature, art, philosophy, social relations, music and history. (Alt. F)
G4333 Topics in the Twentieth Century German Literature & Culture. Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. From 1900 to the present. A survey of literature, art, film, social relations, music and history. (Sp) [V]
4433 German Classicism and Romanticism (Slashlisted with 5433). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A comprehensive study of the characteristics of Classicism and Romanticism with emphasis on contrasts in literary theory and techniques. No student may earn credit for both 4433 and 5433. (Alt. F)
4603 The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (Slashlisted with 5603). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A survey of the main literary movements of the period with concentrated study on the works of its principal writers. No student may earn credit for both 4603 and 5603. (Alt. Sp)
4633 Enlightenment and Sturm und Drang (Slashlisted with 5633). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A study of the literature and literary techniques of the Enlightenment and the reaction thereto expressed in Sturm und Drang fiction and theory. No student may earn credit for both 4633 and 5633. (Alt. F)
4643 The Nineteenth Century (Slashlisted with 5643). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A study of the literature and literary techniques of Poetic Realism with emphasis on the drama and the novella. No student may earn credit for both 4643 and 5643. (Alt. F)
4663 Early Twentieth Century Literature (Slashlisted with 5663). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A study of the literature and theory of the first half of the twentieth century. Special attention will be given to naturalism, impressionism, and expressionism. No student may earn credit for both 4663 and 5663. (Alt. F)
4773 Post-1945 German Literature and Culture in Modern Europe (Slashlisted with 5773). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. Study of selected prose, poetry, and drama written after World War II in Austria, East Germany, Switzerland and West Germany, within the context of cultural and economic changes. Also includes contemporary German films. No student may earn credit for both 4773 and 5773. (F) [IV-WC]
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp)
The prerequisite for courses numbered 5000 and over is 25 hours of German. Other specific prerequisites are so indicated.
G5003 History of the German Language (Slashlisted with 4003). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Linguistic, cultural, and social evolution of the German language from Indo-European times to the present. Additional emphasis is given to the place of German within the Germanic family of languages and to significant socio-linguistic issues in German-speaking countries as they enter the new millennium. No student may earn credit for both 4003 and 5003. (F)
G5113 The Middle Ages (Slashlisted with 4113). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Secular and religious literature of medieval Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands discussed within the international cultural context of the European Middle Ages. No student may earn credit for both 4113 and 5113. (Alt. F)
G5253 Goethe's Faust and the Problem of Evil (Slashlisted with 4253). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Intensive study of Faust I, Faust II, and the Urfaust. The social and cultural history of the Faust figure, up to Goethe's Faust, will also be explored. No student may earn credit for both 4253 and 5253. (Irreg.)
G5433 German Classicism and Romanticism (Slashlisted with 4433). A comprehensive study of the characteristics of Classicism and Romanticism with emphasis on contrasts in philosophy and literary techniques. No student may earn credit for both 4433 and 5433. (Alt. F)
G5603 The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (Slashlisted with 4603). A survey of the main literary movements of the period with concentrated study on the works of its principal writers. No student may earn credit for both 4603 and 5603. (Alt. Sp)
G5633 Enlightenment and Sturm und Drang (Slashlisted with 4633). A study of the literature and literary techniques of the Enlightenment and the reaction thereto expressed in Sturm und Drang fiction and theory. No student may earn credit for both 4633 and 5633. (Alt. F)
G5643 The Nineteenth Century (Slashlisted with 4643). A study of the literature and literary techniques of Poetic Realism with emphasis on the drama and the novella. No student may earn credit for both 4643 and 5643. (Alt. F)
G5663 Early Twentieth Century Literature(Slashlisted with 4663). Prerequisite: graduate standing. A study of the literature and theory of the first half of the twentieth century. Special attention will be given to naturalism, impressionism, and expressionism. No student may earn credit for both 4663 and 5663. (Alt. F)
G5773 Post-1945 German Literature and Culture in Modern Europe (Slashlisted with 4773). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Study of selected prose, poetry, and drama written after World War II in Austria, East Germany, Switzerland and West Germany, within the context of cultural and economic changes. Also includes contemporary German films. No student may earn credit for both 4773 and 5773. (F)
G5910 Problems in Research. 2 to 4 hours. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. An individual course of intensive research with the area and problem to be determined by the student and directing instructor. (F, Sp)
G5930 Seminar in German Literature and Culture. 2 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one 5000-level course in same general area. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit nine hours. In-depth study of a topic in German literature and culture. (Irreg.)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. (F, Sp)
G5990 Independent Studies. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Independent reading on one or more topics under the general direction of a faculty member. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: July 1, 2008