German (GRM) courses
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GRM 101 Elementary German I
This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in German. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.
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GRM 102 Elementary German II
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 101.This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in German. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.
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GRM 201 Intermediate German I
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 102.This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in German. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.
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GRM 202 Intermediate German II
Prerequisite: C or better in GRM 201.This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in German. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.
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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. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours.
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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.
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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.
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GRM 311 German Reading and Conversation
Prerequisite: GRM 202.A structured course designed to develop and refine students reading and conversational skills. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.
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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 six hours.
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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. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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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 to a maximum of six hours.
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GRM 375 Topics in German Studies
Prerequisite: GRM 202 or permission of instructor.Selected topics in German society. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.
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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 three credit hours.
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GRM 410 Translation
Prerequisite: GRM 312.Activities and exercises focused on oral and written translation on career fields.
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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.
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GRM 455 Masterpieces of 19th Century German Literature
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above.Selected works or authors from the 19th century. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.
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GRM 465 Masterpieces of 20th Century German Literature
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above.Selected works or authors from the 20th century. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.
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GRM 475 Topics in German(ic) Literature and Culture
Prerequisite: GRM 311 or above.Selected topics in German(ic) literature and culture. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.
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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. Variable content course. May be repeated once as topics change.
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GRM 495 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in German
Prerequisite: GRM 312 and GRM 325 or permission of instructor.Study of advanced topics relating to language and proficiency development or literary and cultural themes in German-language cultures. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.
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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 to a maximum of six hours.