University of Southern Maine

COURSE OFFERINGS IN GERMAN

Language | Literature

GER 101 Beginning German I

This beginner's course in German stresses the ac­quisition of cultural information and introduces the student to the four skills of language learning: lis­tening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writ­ing. In conjunction with class meetings, additional work is required using language lab resources. Op­portunity for practice with videotapes and computer exercises is available. Cr 5.

GER 102I Beginning German II

Continuation of GER 101. Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent. Cr 5.

GER 105 Reading German I

Elementary course in German aiming exclusively at a reading knowledge of the language. No Ger­man spoken. Not offered every year. Cr 3.

GER 107I Intensive Beginning German and GER 107 Lab

An intensive course for the beginning student, cov­ering a full year's work at the college level to pre­pare the student for the intermediate level of col­lege German. Emphasis is placed upon the four skills of language learning: speaking, understand­ing, reading, and writing, along with an introduction to contemporary culture and civilization. Daily practice in the language lab is required (for two additional credits). Offered during the summer only. Cr 6. (With lab, Cr 8.)

GER 201I Intermediate German I

Review of grammar. Further development of lis­tening comprehension, speaking and reading skills. Emphasis on understanding German culture and contemporary life through reading and discussion of short stories, articles and essays. Students are encouraged to also register for laboratory practice (one more credit). Prerequisite: GER 102I, two years of high school German or the equivalent.

Cr 3. (With lab, Cr 4.)

GER 202I Intermediate German II

Continuation of GER 201I. Prerequisite: GER 201I or the equivalent. Cr 3. (With lab, Cr 4.)

GER 206 Reading German II

Further practice of the reading skill acquired in GER 105. Recommended also as preparation for lan­guage tests required by graduate schools. Prereq­uisites: GER 105, 102I or instructor's permission. Not offered every year. Cr 3.

GER 321 Composition and Conversation in German I

Systematic training in correct pronunciation and us­age, and in vocabulary building, with written and oral practice. Prerequisite: GER 202I or equivalent. Cr 3.

GER 322 Composition and Conversation in German II

Continuation of GER 321. Reading and discussion of historical, journalistic, and literary material cov­ering life in Germany from World War I to the present. Prerequisite: GER 321 or equivalent.Cr 3.

LITERATURE

GER 351H Introduction to German Literature I

Reading and discussion of selected works repre­senting the major literary movements from Enlight­enment to Realism. Readings are in German; class discussions and exams are in English. Prerequisite: GER 202I or GER 206 or an equivalent reading ability of German. Cr 3.

GER 352H Introduction to German Literature II

Reading and discussion of selected works repre­senting the major literary movements from Natu­ralism to the present. Readings are in German; class discussions and exams are in English. Prerequisite: GER 202I or GER 206 or an equivalent reading ability of German. Cr 3.

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