GERM - German

GERM 115 Elementary German I

Designed for students with no previous preparation. Study of fundamental speech patterns. Initial emphasis on developing listening comprehension, speaking skills, including pronunciation, with progressive emphasis on reading and writing skills. Discussion of selected cultural aspects.

3

GERM 116 Elementary German II

Designed for students with one semester of college level German or equivalent. Further practice in pronunciation and fundamental speech patterns. Continued development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for communicative proficiency. Discussion of selected cultural aspects.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 115 or NY Regents German Exam Score of an 80 or better

GERM 215 Intermediate German I

Increases proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Further development of vocabulary and grammar. Selected cultural and literary readings.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 116 or NY Regents German Exam Score of an 85 or better

GERM 216 Intermediate German II

Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to attain proficiency required for upper level courses in German. Expansion of vocabulary and advanced grammar. Selected cultural and literary readings.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 215

GERM 317 German Conversation

Conversational exercises: reports, discussions. Readings from newspapers and cultural texts stressing contemporary colloquial German. Emphasis on idioms.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 215

GERM 318 German Composition

Practice in writing colloquial and formal German. Emphasis on idioms; style and structure in dialogue, descriptive and critical writing.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 215

GERM 323 Germany Since 1918

Cultural aspects of the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, and contemporary Germany. Guest lecturers, readings, and films. in English.

3

Prerequisites

GERM 215

GERM 400 Special Topics in German

Special areas in German language, literature, or culture and civilization not covered by regular courses.

1-3

GERM 410 Directed Study

Individual directed study of a particular area or topic in German language or literature. Periodic meetings with instructor, writing of a substantial paper.

1-3