101-102, 201. German for Proficiency 1, 2 and 3.

Introductory skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in German within the context of contemporary German culture. A lab is required. (102 has a prerequisite of 101 or 1-2 years in high school, 201 has a prerequisite of 102 or equivalent.) Three hours each semester.

190. Special Topics.

202. Gateway to Advanced German.

Composition, conversation, reading, phonetics, and grammar review through the living language and culture. Prerequisite: German 201 or equivalent. Three hours.

205. Oral Practice in German.

Practice in spoken German based on language functions, e.g. asking questions for information, narrating past events, or expressing wishes. This course may be repeated. Up to one semester hour credit may be applied to the major. Course is taught in German. One half credit hour.

207. Practical Conversation.

Conversational German in a variety of contemporary settings emphasizing oral proficiency. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

211. Orientation: Life and Study in Schorndorf.

A pre-departure course required of all students participating in the Schorndorf German Semester Abroad Program. Prerequisite: German 102 or permission of instructor. One hour.

213. German Culture and Civilization.

A study of major historical, social, economic, cultural, and geographical factors influencing the development of German-speaking peoples in Europe. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

290. Special Topics.

301-302. Advanced German I and II.

Advanced German conversation, composition, and grammar supplemented by selected readings. Offered every other year. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours each semester.

303. Business German.

A practical study of business vocabulary, etiquette, and correspondence. Emphasis on studying commercial texts and common business practices in German-speaking countries. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 302 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

305. Survey of German Literature.

A survey of representative works of major literary movements in German literature. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 302 or permission of instructor Cornerstone 4B. Three hours.

310. German Lifelines, 1945-Present.

A course that integrates the reading of literary, autobiographical, biographical and historical writing with interviews of host family members in Schorndorf. Offered only in Schorndorf. Prerequisite: Participation in the Schorndorf German Semester Abroad Program. Cornerstone 4B. Three hours.

313. Topics in Nineteenth Century German Literature.

A topical approach to a broad theme of German literature in the nineteenth century. May be repeated once, if the topic is different. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 302 or permission of instructor. Cornerstone 4B. Three hours.

314. Topics in Twentieth Century German Literature.

A topical approach to a broad theme of German literature in the twentieth century. May be repeated once, if the topic is different. Course taught in German. Prerequisite: German 302 or permission of instructor. Cornerstone 4B. Three hours.

325. Contemporary Germany.

Prerequisite: concurrent or previous participation in the Simpson German Semester in Schorndorf and permission of the instructor. In collaboration with the German instructor, the student will develop an individual plan to research and write about an important issue in contemporary German culture. A substantial essay in German on this topic will be the final product of the course. Course is taught in German. Three hours.

360. Tutorial Internship.

Testing, tutoring, lecturing and leading of discussion groups in selected German courses. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and invitation by the instructor. Does not count toward the German major. One to three hours.

390. Special Topics.