German (GERM)

Vertically-related courses in this subject field are: GERM 101 - GERM 102 - GERM 201 - GERM 202. Any 300-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 101 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 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in GERM 101, but may earn credit for GERM 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: every fall.

GERM 102 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 101 or placement exam

GERM 107 Beginning German Conversation Lab (1 credit, max 2)

Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills at the beginning German level. Graded Pass/Fail.

GERM 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged

GERM 201 Intermediate German I (4 credits)

General Education: International

Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Every fall.

Prereqs: GERM 102 or placement exam

GERM 202 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 201 or placement exam

GERM 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

GERM 298 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

GERM 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged

GERM 301 German Reading and Writing (3 credits)

General Education: International

Emphasis on developing writing and reading; exploration of cultural topics. (Fall, alt/years) Typically Offered: Every other fall.

Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam

GERM 302 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 202 or placement exam

GERM 304 German Culture and Society (3 credits)

German society, political culture, and the arts.

Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam

GERM 307 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 202 or placement exam

GERM 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

GERM 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged

GERM 402 Advanced Speaking and Writing (3 credits)

Development of advanced proficiency in speaking and writing.

Prereqs: Two 300-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission.

GERM 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged

GERM 410 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 300-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission.

GERM 420 Topics in German Culture & Literature - Themes (3 credits, max 6)

General Education: International

For advanced students; important themes in German cultural/literary studies. (Spring, alt/years)

Prereqs: GERM 301 or GERM 302 Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

GERM 440 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 300-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission

GERM 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged