German Courses
German Courses
GRM 101 Elementary German I
Develop proficiency in the four communication skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. These skills are essential to effective communication in the target language. Credit by Examination is available.
GRM 102 Elementary German II
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 101. Develop additional proficiency in the four communication skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. These skills are essential to effective communication in the target language. Credit by Examination is available.
GRM 201 Intermediate German I
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 102. Systematic review, expansion, and synthesis of the four skill areas. Communicative skills will be enhanced by providing a thorough review of fundamentals of grammar through real-life language use, reading, and composition. Credit by Examination is available.
GRM 202 Intermediate German II
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 201. Continuation of the development of the four skills through conversation, composition and readings as a means to access culture.
GRM 297 Special Topics in German
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department head. Topics of selected interest in German studies, including travel-courses to German-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or inter-national component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Variable content course.
GRM 300 Service Learning in German
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a German course at the 202 level or above. This service component for the existing German curriculum incorporates community service with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service providing instruction or other community service in the Springfield-area schools and other community groups. May be repeated.
GRM 301 Intensive Grammar Review
Prerequisite: GRM 102. Intensive grammar review of selected topics. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Variable content course.
GRM 302 Topics in German(ic) Culture
Prerequisite: GRM 102. Selected topics in culture and travel. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Variable content course.
GRM 303 Language and Technology
Prerequisite: GRM 102. Issues concerning German and technology. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of three credit hours. Variable content course.
GRM 304 Conversational Strategies
Prerequisite: GRM 201. This course will introduce students to strategies for conversing in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on building vocabulary, developing listening comprehension skills, learning how to construct discussions and to use appropriate expressions.
GRM 311 German Reading and Conversation
Prerequisite: GRM 202. A structured course designed to develop and refine students reading and conversational skills. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of 6 hours. Variable content course.
GRM 312 German Composition
Prerequisite: GRM 311. A writing intensive course designed to introduce students to a variety of text types. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the differences among the texts and student practice in preparing similar original texts. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of 6 hours.
GRM 320 German Cinema
Prerequisite: GRM 202. The survey of major films produced in Germany serves as a basis for the study of German culture, German language, and German literature. Course emphasizes the way that film content and theme development are useful in analyzing German language usage and culture in selected films. Subject will vary from semester to semester. Examples: History and Culture Through Film; From Novel to Film; East German Film; The Image of Women in Film. Repeatable up to 6 hours. Variable content course.
GRM 325 Kulturkunde der deutschsprachigen Lander
Prerequisite: GRM 202. An introduction to major historical periods and cultural movements of the German-speaking countries. Study includes geography, history, philosophy and the arts. Variable content course. May be repeated up to 6 hours.
GRM 400 Praktikum
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A focused course that students can combine with other German classes in order to pursue a special interest within the normal course content. May be repeated with a different content to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
GRM 415 German for Professional and Business Use
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above. Focus on advanced speaking and reading proficiency for applied use in professional fields such as administration, international relations, global studies and business.
GRM 455 Masterpieces of 19th Century German Literature
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above. Selected works or authors from the 19th century. May be repeated once with a different topic. Variable content course.
GRM 465 Masterpieces of 20th Century German Literature
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above. Selected works or authors from the 20th century. May be repeated once with a different topic. Variable content course.
GRM 475 Topics in German(ic) Literature and Culture
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above. Selected topics in German(ic) literature and culture. May be repeated once with a different topic. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with GRM 375. Students enrolled in GRM 475 will complete more advanced assignments. Cannot receive credit for both GRM 375 and GRM 475.
GRM 485 Thematic Approaches to German Literature
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above. A survey of German literature across multiple centuries from the perspective of a particular theme. May be repeated once as topics change. Variable content course.
GRM 498 Seminar Course in German
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department head. Supervised independent study in literature, linguistics or other restricted topics. May be repeated for no more than 6 hours.
GRM 525 Seminar in German Literature
Prerequisite: 60 hours and GRM 311 or above. Selected topics in German literature such as genre studies, period studies or concentration on one or more authors. May be repeated once with changed content. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with GRM 625. Cannot receive credit for both GRM 625 and GRM 525.
GRM 625 Seminar in German Literature
Selected topics in German literature such as genre studies, period studies or concentration on one or more authors. May be repeated once with changed content. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with GRM 525. Cannot receive credit for both GRM 525 and GRM 625.