Northeastern State University

GERMAN (GERM)

1013 Introduction to German Language and Cultures#

A basic introduction to the German language and to the peoples who speak German, with emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural heritage. Taught primarily in English, with no prior German necessary.

1113 Elementary German I#

Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.

1123 Elementary German II #

Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Prerequisite: GERM 1113.

2002 German Culture #

Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak German. Includes emphasis on customs, traditions and cultural heritage. Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.

2010 Seminar #

Courses in German language with emphasis on individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel. Any combination of courses may be taken for up to six hours maximum credit.

2113 Intermediate German I #

Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite: GERM 1123 or equivalent.

2123 Intermediate German II #

Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite: GERM 2113 or equivalent.

3113 Advanced Composition & Oral Practice I #

Composition, oral reports and discussion of civilization topics. Prerequisite: GERM 2123 or equivalent.

3123 Advanced Composition & Oral Practice II#

Composition, oral reports and discussion of German civilization topics. Prerequisite: GERM 3113 or equivalent.

3203 German Culture & Civilization#

An examination of the culture and life-style of the German people, with emphasis on the historical, intellectual, artistic, and social development of Germany. Readings, discussion, and audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: GERM 1113 and 1123 or equivalent.

3283 Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

An introduction to current theories of second language acquisition and the language teaching methodologies based on these theories. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

3503 Readings in German Literature #

Selected readings in contemporary German literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice. Prerequisite: GERM 2123 or equivalent.

4123 Advanced German Grammar #

Pronunciation principles, orthography and punctuation; syntactical, lexical, and stylistic aspects. Prerequisite: GERM 3123.

4410 Seminar

Studies in German language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs. Any combination of this series may be taken for up to six hours maximum credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours German.

4503 Survey of German Literature I #

Readings, lectures, and term projects in German Literature to 1832. Prerequisite: 6 hours of advanced German.

4603 Survey of German Literature II #

Readings, lectures, and term projects in German Literature since 1832. Prerequisite: 6 hours of advanced German.