German Course Offerings

Winter 2025▲

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Elementary German II

GERM 112 - Crockett, Roger

A course in elementary German which emphasizes the spoken language, as well as grammar and reading.

Intermediate German II

GERM 262 - Roots, Jaime

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, as well as reading and writing. The course also offers the student some acquaintance with German literature and culture.

Advanced German

GERM 312 - Prager, Debra

A continuing course of advanced German with emphasis on the written language through composition and a study of stylistics. Advanced conversational material is drawn from topics relevant to contemporary life in the German-speaking world.

Performing German: Arthurian Legends

GERM 332B - Crockett, Roger

Writing, memorization, rehearsing and public performance of plays in German.

Intellectual and Literary Landscape of the Early German Enlightenment

GERM 347 - Roots, Jaime

This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the early Enlightenment and the corresponding Age of Goethe (1730-1775), a period of enormous cultural renaissance that represented the very essence of modern German literature and culture.  Over the course of the semester, students will study a diverse group of texts by Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) and his peers to sketch out the complex cultural landscape of the German speaking lands in the second half 18th century.

Directed Individual Study

GERM 401 - Prager, Debra

A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.

Directed Individual Study

GERM 401 - Crockett, Roger

A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.

Directed Individual Study

GERM 401 - Roots, Jaime

A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.

Directed Individual Study

GERM 401 - Youngman, Paul

A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.

Fall 2024▲

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Elementary German I

GERM 111 - Prager, Debra

A course in elementary German which emphasizes the spoken language, as well as grammar and reading.

Intermediate German I

GERM 261 - Crockett, Roger

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, as well as reading and writing. The course also offers the student some acquaintance with German literature and culture.

Advanced German

GERM 311 - Roots, Jaime

Following a study of German phonology and the components of advanced German grammar, the course emphasizes spoken German, accompanied by written exercises.

Intellectual and Literary Landscape of the Late German Enlightenment

GERM 349 - Youngman, Paul

Intellectual and Literary Landscape of the Late German Enlightenment: This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the late Enlightenment and the corresponding Age of Goethe (1785-1817), a period of enormous cultural renaissance that for many generations represented the very essence of modern German literature and culture.  Over the course of the semester, students will study a diverse group of texts by Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) and his peers to sketch out the complex cultural landscape of the German speaking lands in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Directed Individual Study: Conversational German

GERM 401A - Roots, Jaime

Extensive practice in speaking and listening through discussion. Some emphasis on composition skills and grammar review. Topics range from film and television series, short stories, news, and academic articles.

Spring 2024▲

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Directed Individual Study: Independent Study for Senior Majors

GERM 401B - Roots, Jaime

A course that permits students to follow a program of directed reading or research. The nature and content of the course is determined by their needs and by the instructors acquainted with their earlier preparation and performance.