Undergraduate Course Descriptions
| GERM - German | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GERM 101 | Beginning German I | 3.00 |
| Study of language fundamentals with emphasis on development of listening and speaking skills. Practice in reading and writing. Only for students with no previous German study. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Lang, Culture, Philos | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having no High School German; otherwise German placement test must be taken or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| GERM 102 | Beginning German II | 3.00 |
| Continuation of GERM 101. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Lang, Culture, Philos | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 101, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| GERM 189 | German Elective | 1.00 - 24.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. | ||
| GERM 201 | Intermediate German I | 3.00 |
| Intensive oral practice; review of fundamentals of German; conversation; reading. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Lang, Culture, Philos | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 102, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| GERM 202 | Intermediate German II | 3.00 |
| Contemporary German usage through the reading and oral discussion of various modern short stories. Practice in writing. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Lang, Culture, Philos | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 201, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| GERM 289 | German Elective | 1.00 - 24.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. | ||
| GERM 301 | German Conversation I | 3.00 |
| Emphasis on speaking and listening skills developed through reading and oral discussion of contemporary texts, along with some literature selections. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 202, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
| GERM 302 | German Conversation II | 3.00 |
| Similar to GERM 301, but deals with different conversational topics. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 202, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
| GERM 344 | German Colloquy | 3.00 |
| Conversation in German based on readings in German literature or in some other area for which suitable texts are available. Practice with grammar and writing. May be repeated for a total of nine credits with different content. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 202, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| GERM 351 | German Communication-Culture I | 3.00 |
| Emphasis on the communicative use of German in classroom discussions and in short writings, based on the study of authentic texts and videos which reflect the contemporary German-speaking world. Practice with German grammar. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 202, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
| GERM 352 | German Communication-Culture II | 3.00 |
| Similar to GERM 351, but deals with different texts and videos. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of GERM 202, appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
| GERM 389 | German Elective | 1.00 - 24.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. | ||
| GERM 399 | German Study Abroad | 6.00 - 18.00 |
| Formal study abroad of German language, literature, and culture gained during a semester of formal study at the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg, Germany. Information on the official exchange program between UW-Superior and the Carl von Ossietzky University is available in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Programs must be approved by the department before departure. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| GERM 498 | Independent Study | 1.00 - 6.00 |
| For advanced students who have successfully completed upper-division-level courses in German and are capable of independent work. Studies carried on under direction of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||