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German Courses<\/h4>\n

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All courses have limited enrollment and emphasize student participation. Language courses are proficiency-based and make use of the latest advances in multimedia technology.<\/p>\n

Elementary and Intermediate German<\/u><\/em>\u00a0<\/u><\/em>emphasize intensive language training and introduction to contemporary culture through authentic materials. Students who have had less than one and one-half years of high school German normally begin with GERM 111; those entering with two years normally begin with GERM 112; those presenting three years usually begin with GERM 203; and those presenting four years normally begin with GERM 204. Native speakers should consult the department\u2019s advisor in German for correct placement.<\/p>\n

Advanced language and literature courses<\/u>\u00a0<\/u>are designed for those students majoring or minoring in the program.<\/p>\n

Goethe Institute Proficiency Certification <\/u> <\/u>
Students are encouraged to take the various standard proficiency examinations available at Goethe-Institutes world-wide, including at the Goethe House New York<\/a>. These examinations, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), serve as internationally recognized proof of proficiency in German. \u201cGoethe-Zertifikate\u201d range from the A1 (elementary) through the C1 (near-native proficiency) levels and are recognized internationally.<\/p>\n

The department houses the Delta Omicron Chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a041, 41W. Masterpieces of German<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. Readings in English translation of some outstanding works of German literature from the beginnings to the twentieth century, illustrating a variety of genres. The specific works to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once for credit provided topic is different. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings.\u00a0Satisfies the PLAS Reading Literature (RL) and\u00a0European Traditions (ET) requirements.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a045, 45W. German Civilization<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
Prereq.: English 110. Introductory course in contemporary German culture and civilization for students interested in exploring future travel, study, or internship opportunities in German-speaking countries. Particular attention to German arts, history, politics, economic and social issues. All readings and discussions in English. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0250, 250W. German Cinema<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
The course will treat various aspects of German cinema: historical, cultural, aesthetic, political, technical, etc. In a given semester, the course may deal with a certain tendency (such as the Heimat film), period (such as New German Cinema), or director (such as Lang, Murnau, Fassbinder, or Wenders). Lectures and work will be done in English; films will be shown in the original language with subtitles. May be taken more than once for credit provided topic is different. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings.\u00a0Satisfies the PLAS Appreciating and Participating in the Arts (AP) and\u00a0European Traditions (ET) requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n

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See the\u00a0American Association of Teachers of German<\/a>\u00a0(AATG) homepage for extensive information on learning the German language.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a010. Elementary German for Reading Purposes<\/strong>\u00a04 hr.; 4 cr.
Introductory course for students who require the elements of a reading knowledge in German. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed German 111 or 112, or equivalent. May not be taken in fulfillment of the Foreign Language requirement.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a011. German for the Arts<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
For students who require the elements the elements of a reading knowledge of German of more advanced and discipline specific texts such as required by students of music, art history, and other academic disciplines. Some prior knowledge of German is encouraged.May not be taken in fulfillment of the language requirement.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0109. Intensive German I-II.<\/strong>\u00a08 hr.; 8 cr.
The contents of German 111 and 112 condensed into one semester.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0110. Intensive German III-IV.<\/strong>\u00a06 hr.; 6 cr.
Prereq. German 109 or German 111 and 112. Fulfills the language requirement in German.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0111. Elementary German I.<\/strong>\u00a04 hr.; 4 cr.
Intended for students with no previous knowledge of German. A basic orientation to German language and culture designed to help the student negotiate simple social situations. Practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Fall, Spring.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0112. Elementary German II.<\/strong>\u00a04 h.; 4 cr.
Prereq. German 111 or equivalent. A continuation of German 111. Fall, Spring<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0203. Intermediate German I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 112 or three years of high school German. A continuation of German 112 designed to bring the student to an intermediate level of proficiency. Comprehensive review of grammar, vocabulary building, and reading of cultural texts at the intermediate level. Fulfills language requirement in German. Fall, Spring.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0204. Intermediate German II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 203. Reading, conversation, composition, vocabulary building, review of grammar. Counts as an elective course toward the major or minor. Fall, Spring.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0206. Survey of German Literature 1, Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 204 or permission of department. Reading and analysis of representative works from the Middle Ages through the end of the sixteenth century; special emphasis on literary values and history. Required for majors and others planning to take elective courses in the department. Spring.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0207. Survey of German Literature 2, Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 204 or permission of department. Reading and analysis of representative works from the seventeenth century to the present; special emphasis on literary values and history. Required for majors and others planning to take elective courses.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0223. Conversation. Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 203. For students who want to refine their fluency in current idiom. Designed to build self-confidence in social situations. Practice in expressing and defending an opinion through group discussions and short presentation on general topics. May not be taken by a native speaker of German.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0224. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics. Level II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 204. For students who wish to refine their writing style through a comprehensive review of grammar and writing style. Extensive writing assignments and analysis of contemporary texts.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0228. Advanced Conversation and Composition. Level II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 223. For students who want to refine their fluency in current idiom. Group discussions, short presentations, and role-plays integrated with writing assignments and grammar review designed to bring the student to an advanced level of proficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0235. German for Business and Industry.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Permission of the department. Designed to introduce the student to German business customs and conventions through acquisition of business terminology, readings of contemporary texts, and practice in business letter writing.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0236. German Media of Today.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 203. An introduction to contemporary information sources and their influence on German society through an analysis of print, visual and computer media.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0310. Art, Music, Literature in German Society 1.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. From Hildegard von Bingen to Mozart: An interdisciplinary approach to the development of a distinct arts and letters tradition in the German-speaking world from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment.\u00a0Satisfies the Pre-Industrial Society requirement.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0311. Art, Music, Literature in German Society 2.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. From Beethoven to Henze: An examination of the development of a distinct arts and letters tradition in the German- speaking world through representative works from the fine arts from the eighteenth century to the present.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0312. Politics, Religion, and German Society. 1.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. Luther and the consequences of the Reformation. An interdisciplinary study of the development of the German language and culture and the German nation state from Luther’s Reformation (1517) to the present.\u00a0Satisfies the Pre-Industrial Society requirement.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0313. Politics, Religion, and German Society. 2.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
Prereq.: English 110. The Jews from the Middle Ages to the Holocaust. An interdisciplinary study of the interrelationship of the German nation state and the Jews from the Middle Ages to the present.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0314. Minorities in Germany.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. An examination of the changing role of minorities in contemporary Germany after Unification.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0315. German Culture in New York City. Directed Research.<\/strong>\u00a01-12 cr.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0321. Early German Literature.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Satisfies the Pre-Industrial Society requirement.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0324. German Enlightenment.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr,; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Reading of the works of such authors as Lessing, Mendelssohn, Bodmer, Breitinger, Lichtenberg, and early Goethe and Schiller.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0325. The Age of Goethe.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Readings of some of the major works of Goethe (excluding Faust), Schiller, H\u00f6lderlin, and Kleist.<\/p>\n

GERM<\/strong> 326. Romanticism.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. A study of the German romantic tradition. Reading of the works of such authors as Novalis, Eichendorff, Brentano, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and Heine.<\/p>\n

GERM<\/strong> 331. The German Theater From Lessing to Heiner M\u00fcller.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 206 or permission of the department.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0333. German Novels.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Novels of such authors as Goethe, Keller, Meyer, Fontane, Kafka, Mann, Musil, Walser, Frisch, and Grass may be considered.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0335. German Poetry.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Poems of such authors as Goethe, Schiller, H\u00f6lderlin, M\u00f6rike, Meyer, Trakl, Brecht, and Bachmann may be considered.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0350. German Literature in the Industrial Age. From B\u00fcchner to Fontane.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 206 or permission of the department. Readings may include the works of authors such as B\u00fcchner, Keller, Meyer, Grillparzer, and Hebbel.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0360. German Literature and Modernity: From Wedekind to the Present.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.:German 206 or permission of the department. Readings may include works of such writers as Hauptmann Kafka, Mann, Brecht, Frisch, D\u00fcrrenmatt, and Grass.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0381. Seminar.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: At least one 300 level course or permission of the department.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0382. Independent Studies 1 conf. and 9 hr. work.<\/strong>\u00a03 cr. each semester.
Prereq.: Upper junior or senior standing; the completion of at least four elective courses in German and permission by the department.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a041, 41W. Masterpieces of German<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. Readings in English translation of some outstanding works of German literature from the beginnings to the twentieth century, illustrating a variety of genres. The specific works to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once for credit provided topic is different. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings. (LIT)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a045, 45W. German Civilization<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
Prereq.: English 110. Introductory course in contemporary German culture and civilization for students interested in exploring future travel, study, or internship opportunities in German-speaking countries. Particular attention to German arts, history, politics, economic and social issues. All readings and discussions in English. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings. (WCGI)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0250, 250W. German Cinema<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
The course will treat various aspects of German cinema: historical, cultural, aesthetic, political, technical, etc. In a given semester, the course may deal with a certain tendency (such as the Heimat film), period (such as New German Cinema), or director (such as Lang, Murnau, Fassbinder, or Wenders). Lectures and work will be done in English; films will be shown in the original language with subtitles. May be taken more than once for credit provided topic is different. May be designated a writing intensive course. Check semester listings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a010. Elementary German for Reading Purposes<\/strong>\u00a04 hr.; 4 cr.
\nIntroductory course for students who require the elements of a reading knowledge in German. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed German 111 or 112, or equivalent. May not be taken in fulfillment of the Foreign Language requirement.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a011. German for the Arts<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
\nFor students who require the elements the elements of a reading knowledge of German of more advanced and discipline specific texts such as required by students of music, art history, and other academic disciplines. Some prior knowledge of German is encouraged. May not be taken in fulfillment of the language requirement.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0109. Intensive German I-II.<\/strong>\u00a08 hr.; 8 cr.
\nThe contents of German 111 and 112 condensed into one semester. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0110. Intensive German III-IV.<\/strong>\u00a06 hr.; 6 cr.
\nPrereq. German 109 or German 111 and 112. Fulfills the language requirement in German. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0111. Elementary German I.<\/strong>\u00a04 hr.; 4 cr.
\nIntended for students with no previous knowledge of German. A basic orientation to German language and culture designed to help the student negotiate simple social situations. Practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Fall, Spring. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0112. Elementary German II.<\/strong>\u00a04 h.; 4 cr.
\nPrereq. German 111 or equivalent. A continuation of German 111. Fall, Spring (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0203. Intermediate German I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
\nPrereq.: German 112 or three years of high school German. A continuation of German 112 designed to bring the student to an intermediate level of proficiency. Comprehensive review of grammar, vocabulary building, and reading of cultural texts at the intermediate level. Fulfills language requirement in German. Fall, Spring. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0204. Intermediate German II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
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GERM\u00a0206. Survey of German Literature 1, Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 204 or permission of department. Reading and analysis of representative works from the Middle Ages through the end of the sixteenth century; special emphasis on literary values and history. Required for majors and others planning to take elective courses in the department. Spring.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0207. Survey of German Literature 2, Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 204 or permission of department. Reading and analysis of representative works from the seventeenth century to the present; special emphasis on literary values and history. Required for majors and others planning to take elective courses.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0223. Conversation. Level I.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 203. For students who want to refine their fluency in current idiom. Designed to build self-confidence in social situations. Practice in expressing and defending an opinion through group discussions and short presentation on general topics. May not be taken by a native speaker of German. (WCGI, LANG)<\/span><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0224. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics. Level II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 204. For students who wish to refine their writing style through a comprehensive review of grammar and writing style. Extensive writing assignments and analysis of contemporary texts. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0228. Advanced Conversation and Composition. Level II.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 223. For students who want to refine their fluency in current idiom. Group discussions, short presentations, and role-plays integrated with writing assignments and grammar review designed to bring the student to an advanced level of proficiency.\u00a0 (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0235. German for Business and Industry.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Permission of the department. Designed to introduce the student to German business customs and conventions through acquisition of business terminology, readings of contemporary texts, and practice in business letter writing. (LANG)<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0236. German Media of Today.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 203. An introduction to contemporary information sources and their influence on German society through an analysis of print, visual and computer media. (LANG)<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0310. Art, Music, Literature in German Society 1.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. From Hildegard von Bingen to Mozart: An interdisciplinary approach to the development of a distinct arts and letters tradition in the German-speaking world from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0311. Art, Music, Literature in German Society 2.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. From Beethoven to Henze: An examination of the development of a distinct arts and letters tradition in the German- speaking world through representative works from the fine arts from the eighteenth century to the present.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0312. Politics, Religion, and German Society. 1.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. Luther and the consequences of the Reformation. An interdisciplinary study of the development of the German language and culture and the German nation state from Luther\u2019s Reformation (1517) to the present.\u00a0<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0313. Politics, Religion, and German Society. 2.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.\u00a0
Prereq.: English 110. The Jews from the Middle Ages to the Holocaust. An interdisciplinary study of the interrelationship of the German nation state and the Jews from the Middle Ages to the present.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0314. Minorities in Germany.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110. An examination of the changing role of minorities in contemporary Germany after Unification.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0315. German Culture in New York City. Directed Research.<\/strong>\u00a01-12 cr.<\/p>\n

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GERM\u00a0321. Early German Literature.<\/strong> 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: GERM 207 or permission of the <\/span>department. Reading, in modern German translation, <\/span>of representative works of epic and lyric poetry. Brief survey of German literature in the Middle Ages to Humanism, and from Mysticism to the Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation.<\/span><\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0324. German Enlightenment.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr,; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Reading of the works of such authors as Lessing, Mendelssohn, Bodmer, Breitinger, Lichtenberg, and early Goethe and Schiller.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0325. The Age of Goethe.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Readings of some of the major works of Goethe (excluding Faust), Schiller, H\u00f6lderlin, and Kleist.<\/p>\n

GERM<\/strong> 326. Romanticism.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. A study of the German romantic tradition. Reading of the works of such authors as Novalis, Eichendorff, Brentano, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and Heine.<\/p>\n

GERM<\/strong> 331. The German Theater From Lessing to Heiner M\u00fcller.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 206 or permission of the department.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0333. German Novels.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Novels of such authors as Goethe, Keller, Meyer, Fontane, Kafka, Mann, Musil, Walser, Frisch, and Grass may be considered.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0335. German Poetry.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq. German 206 or permission of the department. Poems of such authors as Goethe, Schiller, H\u00f6lderlin, M\u00f6rike, Meyer, Trakl, Brecht, and Bachmann may be considered.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0350. German Literature in the Industrial Age. From B\u00fcchner to Fontane.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: German 206 or permission of the department. Readings may include the works of authors such as B\u00fcchner, Keller, Meyer, Grillparzer, and Hebbel.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0360. German Literature and Modernity: From Wedekind to the Present.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.:German 206 or permission of the department. Readings may include works of such writers as Hauptmann Kafka, Mann, Brecht, Frisch, D\u00fcrrenmatt, and Grass.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0381. Seminar.<\/strong>\u00a03 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: At least one 300 level course or permission of the department.<\/p>\n

GERM\u00a0382. Independent Studies 1 conf. and 9 hr. work.<\/strong>\u00a03 cr. each semester.
Prereq.: Upper junior or senior standing; the completion of at least four elective courses in German and permission by the department.<\/p>\n

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