Course Offerings German (GER) The German program is designed to serve a variety of goals. It gives the liberal arts student insight into one of the world's great languages and literatures. It provides an additional marketable skill for majors in several fields, such as business, sociology, psychology, education and communication. A major in German is required for certification to teach the language in high school.
Requirements for the German Major:
1. Complete 30 credits of German, excluding GER 101, 102, 322, 323, 324 and 325.
2. A student must earn 12 to 16 credits in German in an approved semester or summer abroad program, with the approval of the department. The student has the option of earning up to 24 credits for a full year abroad. (Refer to Off-Campus Study Programs.)
3. Students seeking certification for teaching German must also complete:
a. GER 322, 323, 324, 325.
b. One additional teaching major.
c. All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary Education.
Requirements for the German Minor:
Complete 18 credits of German, excluding GER 101, 102, 322, 323, 324, and 325. Advanced students complete 12 credits of German beyond the intermediate level, excluding GER 322, 323, 324, 325.
GER 101-102 Elementary German (3) (3) A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written German and German culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an elementary level in spoken and written German and will demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the German culture. German 101 and 102 do not count toward the major or minor. Prerequisite: For GER 102, either GER 101 or one year of high school German.
GER 203-204 Intermediate German (3) (3) Intermediate conversation and reading combined with a review and continuation of grammar study. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an intermediate level in spoken and written German and will demonstrate enhanced understanding of the German culture. Prerequisite: for GER 203, either GER 102 or equivalent; for GER 204, either GER 203 or equivalent.
GER 290, 390, 490 Directed Study (1-3) (1-3) (1-3) An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
GER 302, 402 German Language Enrichment (1) A course designed to encourage interdisciplinary study in German. It is taken in conjunction with a second course in a discipline other than German. The student reads materials relating to the second course, which is selected by the faculty teaching it. The student also reads additional material in German, under the guidance of a faculty member qualified to teach that language, and demonstrates course learning by preparing a report or project in German, based on the reading. Prerequisite: Permission of both faculty involved.
GER 310 Oral German (3) A course on understanding the spoken language and increasing the student's conversation skills. Prerequisite: GER 204 or equivalent. Offered alternate fall terms.
GER 311 Reading and Composition (3) A course emphasizing reading comprehension and writing skills. Grammar is reviewed as necessary. Prerequisite: GER 204 or equivalent. Offered alternate fall terms.
GER 322 The Teaching of German I (0) This course begins the transition from student of German to teacher of German. Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials including the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners. Students will plan, implement, teach and assess foreign language curriculum in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning experiences for all students. Generally taken during the sophomore year. Offered spring term.
GER 323 The Teaching of German II (0) This course continues the transition from student of German to teacher of German. Topics focus on the teaching of German in the middle school. Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials including the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners. Students will plan, implement, teach, and assess foreign language curriculum in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning experiences for all students. Generally taken during the junior year. Prerequisite: GER 322 or permission. Offered fall term.
GER 324 The Teaching of German III (0) This course continues the transition from student of German to teacher of German. Topics focus on the teaching of German in the high school. Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials, including the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners. Students will plan, implement, teach, and assess foreign language curriculum in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning experiences for all students. Generally taken during the junior year. Prerequisite: GER 323 or permission. Offered spring term.
GER 325 The Teaching of German IV (2) The student will participate in a setting where foreign language instruction is occurring. Students will foster relationships and collaborative skills with students, families, colleagues, and community agencies to support foreign language acquisition. Students will seek appropriate multicultural connections and integrate those perspectives into the foreign language and other curricular areas, where appropriate, to prepare students for participation in a diverse world. Students will become actively involved in leadership opportunities that promote professional growth in the foreign language area. Students will demonstrate the ability to promote career opportunities in the target language. Prerequisite: GER 324, German major and enrolled in professional term, or permission. Offered fall term.
GER 415 German Civilization and Culture (3) Germany and the Germans in present and past. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GER 310 or 311 or permission. Offered alternate spring terms.
GER 421 German Internship (0-12) An opportunity to use German in the real life situation of an internship in Germany. The internship may be in business-related areas, secondary education, mass communication, or other areas, often in conjunction with a secondary major. Prerequisites: CED 205 and German language faculty permission. (Pass/Fail)
GER 429 Introduction to German Literature (3) Selected works by German-speaking authors are read and discussed. Prerequisite: GER 310 or 311 or permission. Offered alternate spring terms.