Courses in German

GMN 101. Elementary German I. Introductory course in German. Aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in German. Also offers insights into German-speaking cultures.  Fulfills general education requirement: Language. 3 credits.

GMN 102. Elementary German II. Second semester of introductory course in German.   Fulfills general education requirement: Language. Prerequisite: GMN 101 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 201. Intermediate German I. Reviews topics typically covered in a first-year German course and continues to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing while exploring the cultures of German-speaking people.  Fulfills general education requirement: Language. Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 202. Intermediate German II. Second semester of intermediate German.   Fulfills general education requirement: Language. Prerequisite: GMN 201 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken German. Discussions on a wide range of topics related to German life and contemporary society.  Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 301. Advanced Grammar and Composition. Intensive practice in written German. Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on contemporary German writing and issues.  Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 305. Summer Study in Germany. This four-week German language and culture course provides students possessing intermediate to advanced proficiency with an intensive linguistic and cultural immersion in an authentic German university environment. It combines daily classroom instruction with organized cultural activities and excursions. Language of instruction is German. Offered each summer.  Fulfills general education requirement: Intercultural Diversity. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent, permission of the instructor. 4 credits.

GMN 310. Germany Today. Explores key issues in present-day German society.   Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 320. Business German. A study of the language of business and business practices of Germany and German-speaking countries.  Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 340. The Sounds of German. A course in the comparative phonetics and phonology of English and German designed to help students acquire standard pronunciation and intonation.  Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 350. German Culture and Civilization. An overview of German culture, history, and geography.  Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. From Subject GMN; From Levels 200 300; 3 credits.

GMN 410. Readings in German. Works of fiction and nonfiction selected to explore a particular topic or theme.  This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes.Fulfills general education requirement: Writing Process. Liberal Studies Area 5 (Literature and Fine Art). Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

GMN 460. Lyric Poetry. A study of German song from Minnesang to Kanaksprak. Involves both texts and music as appropriate.  Fulfills general education requirement: Writing Process. Liberal Studies Area 5 (Literature and Fine Art). Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

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