GRMN   1001   Elementary German I

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An introduction to the German language and the culture of the German-speaking world. Beginning of a survey of basic German grammar and the development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing German. Some aspects of everyday life in the German-speaking world will also be introduced.

GRMN   1002   Elementary German II

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The second part of an introduction to the German language and the culture of the German-speaking world. Completion of the survey of basic German grammar and further development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. Aspects of everyday life in the German- speaking world will also be introduced.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   1001.

GRMN   1060   Accelerated Elementary German

6 Credit Hours.   6 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An accelerated introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German and to the culture of German-speaking regions. Completes the elementary levels of German in one semester.

GRMN   2001   Intermediate German I

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Building upon communication skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German) and cultural understanding, developed at the elementary level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   1002 or at least two years of high school German with a minimum grade of "B".

GRMN   2002   Intermediate German II

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Continued focus on communication skills and cultural understanding.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2001.

GRMN   2060   Accelerated Intermediate German

6 Credit Hours.   6 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Accelerated intermediate German with continued work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German and the culture of German-speaking regions. Completes the intermediate levels of German in one semester.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   1002 or GRMN   1060.

GRMN   3030   Selected Topics in German

1-3 Credit Hours.   1-3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Study of topics in German literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in the regular offerings. Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture). May be repeated for credit provided a new topic is studied.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3130   German Conversation and Phonetics

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Vocabulary building and extensive practice of conversational skills in German through conversational settings. Contrastive analysis of the German and English sound systems and extensive oral practice.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3132   German Grammar Review

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Intensive review with extensive practice of German grammar, including advanced aspects.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3134   Writing in German

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Grammar review, basic instruction in stylistics, and extensive practice in writing both short compositions and longer items.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3185   Studies Abroad: Speaking I

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Studies Abroad: Speaking I.

GRMN   3231   Listening Skills in German

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Presentation and discussion of select songs, radio plays, films and similar texts and formats. Can be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3330   German Language and Society

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A study of various aspects of the German-speaking countries, including geography, history, politics, business, and the arts.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3385   Studies Abroad: Writing I

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This is a course in written communications in German using materials that are appropriate for building on intermediate-level skills and which are related thematically to the country/culture visited.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   3520   Study Abroad

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A term abroad of German study in conjunction with then university system of Georgia. Intensive instruction complemented by excursions.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GRMN   1002.

GRMN   4030   Selected Topics in German

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Study of a topic in German literature, culture, society, thought or language not included in the regular offering. Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture). May be repeated for credit provided a new topic is studied.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   4185   Studies Abroad: Speaking II

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This is a course in oral communications in German using materials that are appropriate for building on advanced-level skills and which are related thematically to the country/culture visited.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   4230   Readings in German Literature

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Presentation and discussion of German texts from all periods. Can be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   4330   German Culture and Civilization

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Presentation and discussion of topics, issues, and events relevant to understanding the German-speaking countries. Can be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   4385   Studies Abroad: Writing II

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This is a course in written communications in German using materials that are appropriate for building on advanced-level skills and which are related thematically to the country/culture visited.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in GRMN   2002 or GRMN   2060.

GRMN   4890   Directed Study in German

1-3 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Independent study under faculty supervision.

Prerequisite(s): Department approval.