UNCA Catalog: Courses of Instruction
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German (GERM)

Professor Stern; Assistant Professor Hook

Within the Foreign Language Department a student may elect to major in German. The German major is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the German language and a solid background in and appreciation for the literature, history and culture of the German-speaking lands. The department encourages study abroad whenever possible, and students in the program often spend a semester or academic year in Germany. An exchange agreement between North Carolina and the German State of Baden-Württemberg makes study in Germany both affordable and easy to arrange.

Major in German

1. Required courses in the major--27 hours including GERM 310, 320, 350, 351, 420, 425 or 435, 485; six hours at the 300 or 400 level.
2. Required courses outside the major--None.
3. Foreign language requirement--Satisfied by major courses in German.
4. Special departmental requirements--GERM 485 (Proseminar) constitutes the demonstration of oral competence in German and is the exit course for the major in German.

German with Teacher Licensure

Students who intend to obtain teacher licensure in German should contact the appropriate advisor in the Education Department and consult the Education section of the catalog.

1. Required courses in the major--GERM 310, 320, 340, 350, 351, 420, 425 or 435, 485; three hours at the 300 or 400 level.
2. Required courses outside the major--See Education section of the catalog.

A second area of licensure in German is also available. For specifics, see the appropriate advisor in the Education Department.

Declaration of Major in German

Declaring a major in German requires the student to complete a Declaration of Major form that must be signed by the department chair. Before declaring a major, students must satisfy the LANG 102 and Library Research requirements.

Minor in German

18 hours beyond the intermediate level including 310, 320, 350, 351, 420; three hours at the 300 or 400 level.

110, 120 Elementary German I, II (3, 3)

Introduction to the study of German language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. For beginners and those referred by placement test or departmental evaluation. This sequence satisfies the foreign language General Education requirement. (Students may not receive credit for both GERM 110 and 115, nor may they receive credit for both GERM 120 and 125.) Fall and Spring.

115 Elementary German for Reading I (3)

An elementary course that focuses on acquiring the vocabulary, language structure and cultural background necessary for reading and discussing elementary texts. Essentials of phonetic and aural comprehension. For beginners and those referred by placement test or departmental evaluation. May replace GERM 110 toward the foreign language General Education requirement. (Students may not receive credit for both GERM 110 and 115.) Fall.

125 Elementary German for Reading II (3)

A continuation of GERM 115 with the same focus on reading proficiency. This course will be of particular interest to students planning to go to graduate school. Prerequisite: GERM 110 or 115, placement test or departmental evaluation. Completion of GERM 125 satisfies the foreign language General Education requirement. (Students may not receive credit for both GERM 120 and 125.) Spring.

210, 220 Intermediate German, I, II (3, 3)

Continuation of the study of German language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. Intensive conversational practice. Reading to develop comprehension and speed. Writing of simple compositions. Prerequisite: GERM 120 or 125 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.

310, 320 Conversation, Composition and Structural Review I, II (3, 3)

Development of accuracy and fluency in spoken and written German through oral presentations and exchanges, and discussion of cultural materials, periodicals and literary works. Original compositions and review of language structures. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 220 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.

340 The German Language (3)

A study of the phonetic system of German and the history of the language with particular reference to the phonetic system and history of the English language. Prerequisite: GERM 320; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

350 German Civilization I (3)

Introduction to and survey of the literary, cultural, artistic and intellectual achievements of the German-speaking peoples from their Germanic beginnings to the Age of Goethe. Prerequisite: GERM 310; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

351 German Civilization II (3)

Introduction to and survey of the literary, cultural, artistic and intellectual achievements of the German-speaking peoples from the Age of Goethe to the present. Normally German 350 and 351 are taken in sequence. Prerequisite: GERM 310; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

420 Stylistics (3)

Intensive practice in written and spoken German with close attention to style, syntax and idioms. Study of types and levels of usage, and social and regional variations. Systematic development of vocabulary. Prerequisite: GERM 320 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. Every other year, as needed.

425 Literature Seminar (3)

An in-depth study of a major author, genre or period in German literature. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Prerequisites: GERM 350, 351; or permission of instructor. Every year.

435 Goethe: Faust (3)

A close reading of Part I of what is regarded as the greatest work in German literature. Prerequisites: GERM 350, 351; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

485 Proseminar (3)

Oral and written presentations on topics of German language, literature and culture. Every other year, as needed.

499 Undergraduate Research in German (1-6)

Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.

171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special Topics in German (1-3)

Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.

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