GERMAN (GER) GER 1000. Beginning Conversational German/(1-3).On Demand. Elementary conversational patterns for students without previous knowledge of German. The course is designed to allow students to acquire elementary speaking skills in the German language in preparation for more advanced study in the summer sessions on campus and abroad. GER 1010. Beginning German I/(3).F. Introduction to basic skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German, with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language. Open to students with no previous experience in German or whose German placement test score indicates deficiency. Laboratory work required. GER 1020. Beginning German II/(3).S. Continuation of skills development in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language. Prerequisite: GER 1010 or consent of advisor. Laboratory work required. GER 1030. Accelerated Beginning German/(6).F.On Demand. Combines GER 1010 and 1020. Open to students with no previous experience in German or whose German placement score indicates deficiency. Meets daily for a total of 300 minutes per week. Laboratory work required. GER 1040. Intermediate German I/(3).F. Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations through continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials. Prerequisite: adequate score on the placement test or GER 1020, or GER 1030, or the equivalent. Laboratory work required. (MULTI-CULTURAL) (CORE: HUMANITIES) GER 1050. Intermediate German II/(3).S. A continuation of 1040. Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations with continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials. Prerequisite: GER 1030 or GER 1040, or the equivalent. Laboratory work required. (MULTI-CULTURAL) (CORE: HUMANITIES) GER 1060. Accelerated Intermediate German/(6).S.On Demand. Combines GER 1040 and 1050. Prerequisite: GER 1020 or GER 1030, or the equivalent. Class meets daily for a total of 300 minutes per week. Laboratory work required. (MULTI-CULTURAL) (CORE: HUMANITIES) IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR COURSES TAUGHT IN GERMAN ON THE 2000 LEVEL OR ABOVE, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE GER 1050 OR 1060 OR MAKE AN ADEQUATE SCORE ON THE PLACEMENT TEST. GER 2005. Intensive Grammar Review/(3).F.On Demand. Comprehensive review for thorough understanding of the elements of the German language necessary for students wishing to pursue further studies in German. Prerequisite: GER 1050 or 1060, or the equivalent, or an adequate score on the placement test. Laboratory work required. GER 2010. Conversation and Composition I/(3).F. Emphasis on acquisition of a practical vocabulary and active use of the language. Shorter readings on contemporary German life provide subject matter for in-class discussion and regular written compositions. Prerequisite: GER 1050 or 1060, or the equivalent, or an adequate score on the placement test. Laboratory work required. Required for minors. (SPEAKING) GER 2015. Conversation and Composition II/(3).S. Continues the goals of GER 2010, but with added emphasis on stylistic improvement in speaking and writing. Prerequisite: GER 2010 or consent of advisor. Required for minors. GER 2025. Introduction to Literature/(3).F;S.On Demand. Development of skills necessary for understanding of genre, concepts of literary structure, language, and criticism through examination of selected works. Prerequisite: GER 2010. GER 2500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.On Demand. GER 3015. Selections of German Literature I/(3).F. A study of the works of representative German authors from the 8th to the 18th century. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. (MULTI-CULTURAL; WRITING) (CORE: HUMANITIES/LITERATURE) GER 3025. Selections of German Literature II/(3).S. A study of the works of representative German authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. (MULTI-CULTURAL; WRITING) (CORE: HUMANITIES/LITERATURE) GER 3030. German Phonetics and Diction/(3).S.On Demand. A thorough study of the sound system in German. Oral practice and laboratory. The goal is to achieve a near native pronunciation. Prerequisites: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. GER 3050. Culture and Civilization of Germany/(3).F. Study of German institutions, philosophy, literature, and art prior to World War II. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of advisor. (MULTI-CULTURAL) (CORE: HUMANITIES) GER 3055. Culture and Civilization of Modern Germany/(3).S. A study of the major cultural and literary changes in Germany after World War II, including changes in the social, economic, and educational systems. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of advisor. (MULTI-CULTURAL;WRITING) (CORE: HUMANITIES) GER 3075. Advanced Conversation/(3).S. Review of the more difficult structures of the language. Introduction of additional vocabulary and idiomatic expressions which will allow the student to express complex ideas on contemporary and professional issues with fluency and an acceptable pronunciation. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. GER 3080. Advanced Grammar and Composition/(3).F. Development of skills necessary to express fluently, and in depth, ideas on contemporary, cultural, literary, and professional issues. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. GER 3090. Business German/(3).F;S.On Demand. This course provides an insight into the current German business world. Acquisition of the specialized language of social security, international finance, marketing, import and export trade, and trade unions. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015, or consent of the advisor. GER 3500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.On Demand. GER 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.On Demand. A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. GER 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.On Demand. GER 3550. German Customs and Folklore/(3).SS. Taught in Germany for study abroad students only. Study of the German "way of life," the traditions, festivities, and the spirit of the people. Free informational materials made available by the German government serve as study guides. Prerequisite: GER 2010 and 2015 or consent of the advisor. 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