740 German

740:001. Introduction to German Studies I -- 3 hrs.
For beginners. Introduction to language and cultures of the German-speaking peoples. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Corequisite: 740:003. (Offered Fall and Spring)

740:002. Introduction to German Studies II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 740:001. Not recommended for students who have had three or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Prerequisite: 740:001; 740:003; or equivalents. Corequisite: 740:004. (Offered Fall and Spring)

740:003. German Communication Practice I -- 2 hrs.
Practice of basic language skills through guided exercises, including use of lab components. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Corequisite: 740:001. (Formerly part of 740:001.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

740:004. German Communication Practice II -- 2 hrs.
Continuation of 740:003. Not recommended for students who have had three or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Prerequisites: 740:001; 740:003; or equivalents. Corequisite: 740:002. (Formerly part of 740:002.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

740:011. Intermediate German Studies I -- 3 hrs.
Intermediate language course. Continued development of language skills. Review of essential German grammar. Discussion of cultural issues related to German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: 740:002; 740:004; or equivalents. (Offered Fall)

740:012. German Communication Practice III -- 2 hrs.
Practice of language skills at intermediate level, including use of lab components. Prerequisites: 740:002; 740:004; or equivalents. (Offered Fall)

740:013. Intermediate German Studies II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 740:011 and 740:012. Intermediate language course. Continued development of language skills. Review and expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Discussion of cultural issues related to German-speaking countries. Prerequisites: 740:011; 740:012; or equivalents. (Offered Spring)

740:014. German Communication Practice IV -- 2 hrs.
Continuation of 740:011 and 740:012. Practice of language skills at intermediate level, including use of lab components. Prerequisites: 740:011; 740:012; or equivalents. (Offered Spring)

740:031. Introduction to German Literature in Translation -- 3 hrs.
Understanding and appreciating basic terms of German language literatures in English translation through close reading of literary texts. (Variable)

740:100. Teaching German in the Elementary Schools -- 1 hr.
Techniques and practice in teaching German at elementary school level. Students teach German in local schools for approximately one hour per week and meet with course instructor on regular basis. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Variable)

740:101(g). German Writing Practice -- 2-3 hrs.
Development of writing skills and grammar review. Prerequisites: 740:013; 740:014; junior standing. (Variable)

740:102(g). Advanced Composition and Grammar Review -- 2-3 hrs.
Improvement of writing skills through composition, in-class grammar review, and individual tutorial sessions. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:013; 740:014; or equivalents. (Variable)

740:103(g). German Conversation -- 2-3 hrs.
Development of oral fluency through systematically-guided conversations on civilization topics and free conversation on topics of current interest. Structural, morphological, and phonetic exercises designed to meet needs of individual participant. Prerequisites: 740:013; 740:014; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

740:104(g). Introduction to German Literature -- 3 hrs.
Selected major works of representative German authors. Application of language skills to literary analysis and introduction to critical theories. Prerequisites: 740:013; 740:014; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

740:105(g). Stylistics -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to stylistics analysis. Development of style in composition through study of excerpts from contemporary German works and literary translations into German. Prerequisites: 740:013; 740:014; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

740:111. Business German -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to current business concepts and practices in German-speaking countries. Reading and interpreting business information, and reading and writing basic business correspondence; accessing business news. Prerequisites: 740:011; 740:012; or consent of instructor. (Variable)

740:116(g). Post World War II Culture and Literature -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to culture and literature of the two German States, Austria, and Switzerland, from 1945 to present: intellectual, artistic, and literary trends. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:121(g). Special Topics in Language and Culture -- 3 hrs.
Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisites: 740:101; 740:104; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

740:122(g). Special Topics in Literature -- 3 hrs.
Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisites: 740:101; 740:104; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

740:123(g). Civilization of German-Speaking Countries -- 3 hrs.
Advanced-level study of geography, history, and culture of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:126(g). German Summer Symposium: (Topic) -- 2-6 hrs.
Intensive summer course designed to complement courses offered during the fall and spring semesters. Topic indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisites: 740:101 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

740:127(g). Culture and Literature: 1918-1945 -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to culture and literature of Germany and Austria between 1918 and 1945: intellectual, artistic, and literary trends. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:128(g). Culture and Literature: Middle Ages to Baroque -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to German culture and literature from the beginnings to the 18th century. Highlights of German culture and life as reflected in literary works, mythology, philosophy, religion, and the arts. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:143(g). Culture and Literature: 18th and 19th Century -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to German culture and literature from the Enlightenment to end of 19th century; highlights of German culture and life as reflected in literary works, the arts, philosophical texts, and historical documents. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:147(g). Masterpieces of the Modern German Stage -- 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:148(g). The Holocaust in Literature and Film — 3 hrs.
Examination of the different perspectives and developments of Jewish and non-Jewish voices in response to the Holocaust experience in literature and film within the context of the German-speaking cultures and beyond. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

740:150(g). Contemporary Germany and Austria -- 3 hrs.
In-depth analysis of political and social developments and cultural trends of post-war Germany and Austria. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:160(g). History of the German Language -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to historical development of German. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:181. Advanced Business German -- 3 hrs.
Study of current business concepts and practices in German-speaking countries. In-depth analysis of business-related communications. Prerequisite: 740:111 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

740:185(g). Introduction to Translation -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to journalistic and technical translation using varied textual materials (public media, scholarly, and professional texts), from English to German and German to English. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: 740:101 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

740:191. Bilingual Practicum -- 1-4 hrs.
Participants meet on regular basis with instructor to acquire first-hand knowledge of foreign language methodologies through activities and class observations. Required for students enrolled in foreign-language teacher education program. Prerequisite: 740:101. Corequisite: 700:190. (Variable)

740:201. Composition and Stylistics -- 3 hrs.
Study of stylistic devices; examination of principal morphological, syntactical, and semantic problems. May be offered for 4 hours on the summer study abroad program. (Variable)

740:225. Problems in Translation -- 3 hrs.
Techniques of translation with journalistic and technical emphases. (Variable)

740:226. German Graduate Summer Symposium: (Topic) -- 2-6 hrs.
Intensive summer course designed to complement courses offered during the fall and spring semesters. Topic indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisite: 740:101 or equivalent. (Variable)

740:250. German Literature in Review -- 3 hrs.
Major periods of German literature, literary genres, and techniques. Primarily for students who plan to take the M.A. comprehensives in German. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Variable)

740:289. Seminar -- 3 hrs.
Various topics offered such as Baroque Poetry, Classical Drama, Contemporary Prose Fiction, and East German Literature. Topic indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated when topic is different. (Variable)