The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued.
Courses
German (GER)
101 First Semester 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
102 Second Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Ger 101 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued development of basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
105 Elementary Conversation 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
110 [H] German Film 3 Taught in English. Introduction to German film.
120 [H] Germanic Culture 3 Taught in English. The cultural development of the Germanic peoples to 1750.
121 (Effective through Summer 2009) [S] Contemporary German Culture 3 Taught in English. Current social, political, economic, and cultural trends in Germany.
130 (Effective through Summer 2009) [H] Masterpieces in German Literature In Translation 3 Taught in English. Introduction to German literature.
180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
203 Third Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Ger 102 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
204 Fourth Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Ger 203 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Ger 203 or 204 or equivalent or c// in Ger 203 or 204. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
305 Intermediate Conversation II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq one Ger 300-level course or c// in a Ger 300-level course. Conversation practice in small groups with native/near-native speakers. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
307 Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Ger 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency; emphasis on pronunciation and phonetics. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
308 (Effective through Fall 2009) Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Ger 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
308 Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Ger 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GERM 301).
310 German Film 3 Prereq either Ger 306, 307, or 308. Study of important German films. Taught in German.
320 German Culture 3 Prereq either Ger 306, 307, or 308. Introduction to German culture. Taught in German. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GERM 305).
350 Introduction to German Literature 3 Prereq either Ger 306, 307, or 308. Survey of masterpieces of German literature. Taught in German.
361 German for the Professions 3 Prereq Ger 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Communication in German for professional purposes; telephone and meeting role-plays, letter-writing, television, discussions of current events in the German-speaking world. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GERM 303).
380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
405 Advanced Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Ger 305; oral proficiency interview. Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker. S, F grading.
407 (Effective through Summer 2009) Advanced Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Ger 307, or equivalent. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency at the advanced level.
408 [M] Advanced Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Ger 308, or equivalent. Development of advanced proficiency in writing.
450 [M] Seminar in German Studies - Themes 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Ger 300-level courses excluding Ger 305. Seminar on important themes in German studies. Taught in German. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GERM 420).
451 [M] Seminar in German Studies - Authors 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Ger 300-level courses excluding Ger 305. Seminar on important authors in German studies. Taught in German. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GERM 421).
452 [M] Seminar in German Studies - Genres 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Ger 300-level courses excluding Ger 305. Seminar on important genres in German studies. Taught in German.
480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.