101, 102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I, II 8 hours
An introduction to German, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Conversation, graded reading selections, and simple composition are supplemented by language laboratory practice. Class is conducted in German as much as possible. Fall, odd years (101). Spring, even years (102). GE-M1.

201, 202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I, II 6 hours
A comprehensive review of basic structures, study of reading selections in literature and culture, guided conversation practice, composition, and language laboratory work. Class is conducted primarily in German. Prerequisite: GER 102 or placement via examination in German. Fall, even years (201). Spring, odd years (202). GE-M1.

301, 302 ADVANCED GERMAN I, II 3 hours
Introduction to more complex linguistic structures and to German culture and civilization. Increased proficiency in oral and written communication is emphasized. Class is conducted exclusively in German. Prerequisite: GER 202 or placement via examination. Fall, even years (301). Spring, odd years (302). GE-M1.

305 ADVANCED COMPOSITION IN GERMAN (W) 1 or 2 hours
Advanced instruction in the drafting and revising of expository and documented papers on topics in German literature or culture. All writing will be done in German. Upon approval of the department chair, this course may be used to help satisfy the requirement in literature for the major or minor. May be repeated for a total of four semester hours. Prerequisite: ENG 110; one course beyond GERM 202, or permission of instructor. GE-M1.

315 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE 3 hours
Introduction to the critical study of literature. Readings will include selections from a variety of German authors. Increased proficiency in oral and written communication is emphasized. Prerequisite: GER 202 or placement via examination. GE-M1.

413 STUDIES IN GERMAN LITERATURE FROM 1750 TO 1888 3 hours
A survey of German literature from the Age of Goethe up to the dawn of modern times. Among the writings included are those of Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, the Romantics and Büchner. Activities include lectures, class discussion and a term paper. Prerequisite: GER 301 or consent of instructor. GE-M1.

423 GERMAN LITERATURE OF THE 20th CENTURY (W) 3 hours
A study of select German writers and literary movements from 1889 to the present. Because the content changes from year to year, the course may be repeated once. Prerequisite: ENG 110; GER 301 or consent of instructor. GE-M1.

380 or 480 SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1-4 hours
A student who has demonstrated ability to work independently may propose a course and pursue it with a qualified and willing professor. The department chair and the vice president and dean for academic affairs also must approve. A set of guidelines is available at the Office of the Registrar.

385 or 485 SEMINAR 1-4 hours
An in-depth consideration of a significant scholarly problem or issue. Students pursue a supervised, independent inquiry on an aspect of the topic and exchange results through reports and discussions.