Courses in German are offered for students who have placement above the level of intermediate German or who have completed intermediate German at another institution. Students may take an upper division course in German to complete their Foreign Language general education requirement in the Undergraduate College. Students may not major in German in the Undergraduate College at Rosemont.

GER-0300 Representative Works in German Literature
A study of works by selected authors, representative of major genres and periods from Lessing to Thomas Mann, and of the techniques of literary study. Through attention to literature, the student’s vocabulary will grow and his/her understanding of the workings of modern German will become more sophisticated. Prerequisite: Placement. 3 credits.

GER-0355 Contemporary German Culture
A study of advanced grammar, composition, and conversation as well as of contemporary German life and culture. Extensive use of aural and visual material. Prerequisite: Placement. 3 credits.

GER-0356 German Grammar and Conversation
A review of grammar, incorporating readings from contemporary fiction and journals, with particular attention given to the improvement of individual rhetorical and written skills. Prerequisite: Placement. 3 credits.

GER-0360 German Novelle
An exploration of the theory and development of the German novel from Goethe to the present. A seminar paper and extensive research paper are required. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0370 Modern German Literature
A consideration of various genres and literary movements through the works of major authors from Nietzsche to Grass, studied in their cultural and historical context. Non-print media and databases supplement the readings. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. 3 credits.

GER-0380 The Age of Goethe
Major writers and movements studied in their historical, philosophical, and cultural context. The course (as well as many of the writers and movements studied) is dominated by a consideration of Goethe. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. 3 credits.

GER-0385 Modern German Drama
A consideration of major dramatists and theater traditions from Naturalism to the present in cultural and theoretical context. The course includes use of non-print media and, when appropriate, visits to local theater productions. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0440 German Civilization
Readings in literature and history from A.D. 800 through the Reformation and Baroque eras. Prerequisite: GER-0355. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0450 Tutorial
Either individual or group tutelage in special problems not addressed by other courses, together with intensive study of literary texts. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0460 Seminar on the German Novelle
An exploration of the theory and development of the German short novel from Goethe to the present. A seminar paper and extensive research paper are required. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0490 Seminar in Civilization
A discussion of selected societal topics and their impact on late twentieth-century life, requiring extensive reading and research as well as structured discussions and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or Permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

GER-0495 Seminar in Literary Studies
An examination of advanced literary topics treated through close textual analysis, extensive critical reading, and structured discussion. Research and oral presentations are required. Prerequisite: GER-0300 or placement. Offered as needed. 3 credits.