German (GERM)
Vertically-related courses in this subject field are GERM 1101–GERM 1102–GERM 2010–GERM 2020. Any 3000-level GERM course may be considered the terminal course for the related vertical sequence above. A maximum of 16 credits may be earned for vertical credit in any language in the School of Global Studies.
GERM 1101 Elementary German I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken German, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of German proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with German experience who place higher than GERM 1101 on the placement exam may not enroll in GERM 1101, but may earn credit for GERM 1101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Fall.
GERM 1102 Elementary German II (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken German, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: GERM 1101 or placement exam
GERM 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
GERM 2010 Intermediate German I (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: GERM 1102 or placement exam
GERM 2020 Intermediate German II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: GERM 2010 or placement exam
GERM 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
GERM 2980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)
GERM 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
GERM 3010 German Reading and Writing (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on developing writing and reading; exploration of cultural topics. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).
Prereqs: GERM 2020 or placement exam
GERM 3020 German Listening and Speaking (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on listening and speaking skills; discussion on topics of cultural interest. Typically Offered: Fall (Even Years).
Prereqs: GERM 2020 or placement exam
GERM 3040 German Culture and Society (3 credits)
German society, political culture, and the arts.
Prereqs: GERM 2020 or placement exam
GERM 3070 German Film (3 credits)
Study of representative German films to gain an understanding of cinematic traditions and the portrayal of cultural, political, and social issues.
Prereqs: GERM 2020 or placement exam
GERM 3980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)
GERM 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
GERM 4020 Advanced Speaking and Writing (3 credits)
Development of advanced proficiency in speaking and writing.
Prereqs: Two 3000-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission.
GERM 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
GERM 4100 German for the Professions (3 credits)
Language and intercultural skills necessary for effective oral and written communication in professional settings in German-speaking countries.
Prereqs: Two 3000-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission.
GERM 4200 Topics in German Culture & Literature - Themes (3 credits, max 6)
General Education: International
For advanced students; important themes in German cultural/literary studies. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.
Prereqs: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020 Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
GERM 4400 German Media (3 credits)
General Education: International
Reading and discussion from contemporary German-language media; focus on topics of current cultural, political, and/or social interest. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: Two 3000-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission
GERM 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged