German Courses
Lower-Division Courses
101 Elementary German I (3 units)
First course in German. Essentials of basic grammar with stress upon pronunciation, reading, and aural comprehension. Meets five times a week.
102 Elementary German II (3 units)
Second course in German. A continuation on the basis of German 1 with emphasis on reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, elementary conversation. Prerequisite: German 1 or equivalent. Meets five times a week.
201 Intermediate German III (3 units)
Third course in German. Complete review of grammar and syntax. Intensive oral and written practice to develop accuracy and fluency in the use of the language, stressing the grammatical aspects of German to master a basic, habitual proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension; cultural aspects of German life. Tracks B (Business, see below) and S (Summer, see below) are open to all students and prepare equally well for German IV. Prerequisite: German 2 or equivalent.
201 Intermediate German III in German-speaking Europe (3 units)
Intensive summer course in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland conducted by a USD faculty member. Third course in German. A review of German grammar and sentence structures. Practice in oral and written German at the intermediate level. Vocabulary and readings will also enhance ability to communicate in every day situations. Direct immersion in the life and culture of German-speaking people. The University reserves the right to cancel this course if minimum enrollment is not met or for any other reason. Prerequisite: German 2 or equivalent.
This course offers students the opportunity to complete the Core Curriculum requirement in one academic year while experiencing Germanic culture.
202 Intermediate German IV (3 units)
Fourth course in German. A continuation of German 3; increased emphasis upon the study of German life, history, and society. Prerequisite: German 3, 3B, 3S, or equivalent.
Upper-Division Courses
301 Advanced Composition (3 units)
Oral and written practice in current German idioms. Readings and interpretation of modern German plays and prose; techniques for plot and character analysis. Prerequisite: German 4 or equivalent. German 101 or equivalent is prerequisite for all advanced courses.
302 Readings in German Literature (3 units)
Assigned readings in modern literature; class reports on literary topics of prose and poetry. Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
303 Cultural Backgrounds of German Civilization (3 units)
Survey of the social, cultural, and artistic manifestations in German from the origins to the present. Prerequisite: German 4 or equivalent.
311 German Literature from Goethe to Nietzsche (3 units)
Survey of German literature from Goethe to Nietzsche (1900). A study of the principal aspects and masterpieces of German literature of each period; historical and linguistic development of German culture. Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
312 German Literature from 1900 to the Present (3)*
A survey of German literature from 1900 to the present. Important movements, authors and works in German literature since the turn of the century. Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
494 Topics in German Literature (3 units)
Study at an advanced level of major topics of German literature, such as Medieval authors, Renaissance and Baroque masterworks, masterpieces of the Age of Enlightenment, the period of Storm and Stress, Classic and Romantic, Realism, Naturalism and Modern works of the 20th century; themes, authors, genres. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Prerequisite: German 302 or equivalent.
499 Independent Study (1-3 units)
A program arranged between the advanced student and the instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. Extensive reading and consultation are required as well as preparation of reports to be assigned by the instructor. A maximum of three units may be applied toward the minor. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair.
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