World Languages - German - FLGR

FLGR 1000 ELEMENTARY GERMAN ABROAD (1-10) IND. Pr., Departmental approval. Course work at the elementary level in an approved Study Abroad program. Credit may substitute for required 1000-level courses in German. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

FLGR 1010 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Fundamentals of German language skills stressed. Exposure to German-speaking cultures. For students with no previous background or less than two years of high school German.

FLGR 1020 ELEMENTARY GERMAN II (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. LGER score of 0241 or FLGR 1010. or acceptable score on the FL placement test. Review of basic German grammar and vocabulary. Fundamentals of German language skills with progressive emphasis on conversation. Fulfills the College of Liberal Arts world language core requirement.

FLGR 1030 READING PROFICIENCY IN GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Instruction to enable graduate students to read and understand scholarly material in German related to their field of student. requirements. May not be used to satisfy undergraduate language requirements. Fall.

FLGR 1100 ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY GERMAN (6) LEC. 6. Basic concepts of German grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Fulfills the College of Liberal Arts world language requirement.

FLGR 2000 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN ABROAD (1-10) AAB/FLD. Pr., Departmental approval. Course work at the intermediate level taken in an approved Study Abroad program. Students should consult with the German undergraduate director for an estimation of credit prior to going abroad. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

FLGR 2010 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. LGER score of 0325 or FLGR 1020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Language skills stressed; structural review and composition; introduction of longer reading texts and cultural comparisons.

FLGR 2020 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. LGER score of 0372 or FLGR 2010. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Structural review and extemporaneous language skills stressed; additional work in composition; longer reading texts and cultural comparisons.

FLGR 3000 JUNIOR ADVANCED GERMAN ABROAD (1-10) AAB/FLD. Pr., Departmental approval. Course work at the advanced level taken in an approved Study Abroad program. Students should consult with the German undergraduate director for an estimation of credit prior to going abroad. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

FLGR 3010 GERMAN FLUENCY I: MASTERING CONVERSATIONAL AND WRITTEN GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Developing skills in written and spoken German, German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary building for more formal settings.

FLGR 3017 HONORS GERMAN FLUENCY I: MASTERING CONVERSATIONAL AND WRITTEN GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Developing skills in written and spoken German, German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary building for more formal settings.

FLGR 3020 GERMAN FLUENCY II: MASTERING CONVERSATIONAL AND WRITTEN GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Developing skills in written and spoken German; continued review of German grammar and syntax; vocabulary building for formal settings.

FLGR 3027 HONORS GERMAN FLUENCY II: MASTERING CONVERSATIONAL AND WRITTEN GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Developing skills in written and spoken German; continued review of German grammar and syntax; vocabulary building for formal settings.

FLGR 3030 THE SOUNDS OF GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Introduction of linguistic principles governing mechanics of spoken German; emphasizes English-German contrast and pronunciation difficulties; further development of conversation skills.

FLGR 3037 HONORS THE SOUNDS OF GERMAN (3) LEC. 3. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or FLGR 2020. or acceptable score on FL placement test. Introduction of linguistic principles governing mechanics of spoken German; emphasizes English-German contrast and pronunciation difficulties; further development of conversation skills.

FLGR 3050 EXPLORING GERMAN CINEMA (3) LEC. Sampling of important films from the 1920’s to the present, including the intellectual, historical, cultural, and literary matrix of each film. Course may be repeated by majors for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

FLGR 3100 TEXT AND CONTEXT: INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or Departmental approval. Basic literary genres and important texts in the German-speaking literary landscape from the 18th century to the present. Analysis within their respective historical and cultural contexts. Learning critical concepts and skills around storytelling, narrative, and creative agency. Required of all majors.

FLGR 3110 GERMAN CULTURE THROUGH THE AGES (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or Departmental approval. Social, political, and cultural history of German-speaking peoples from the Germanic tribes to 1870.

FLGR 3120 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN GERMAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or Departmental approval. Social, political, and cultural history of German-speaking countries from 1870 to the present.

FLGR 3150 TOPICS IN GERMAN LITERATURE, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURE (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or LGER score of 0428 or Departmental approval. Critical study of specific literary, linguistic, and/or cultural topics related to Germany. Course may be repeated with change in topics.

FLGR 3200 LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM SEMINAR IN GERMAN (1) LEC. 1. Pr. FLGR 2010 or Departmental approval. Language component with readings and in-class discussions to complement a lecture course in English and in a discipline other than German. Parallel enrollment is recommended. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

FLGR 3930 DIRECTED STUDIES IN GERMAN (1-3) IND. Pr. LGER score of 0428 or Departmental approval. Directed study in area of special interest for the superior student in German. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

FLGR 4000 SENIOR ADVANCED GERMAN ABROAD (1-10) AAB/FLD. Pr., Departmental approval. Course work at the senior/advanced level taken in an approved Study Abroad program. Students should consult with the German undergraduate director for an estimation of credit prior to going abroad. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

FLGR 4110 GERMAN LITERATURE IN CONTEXT I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 3010 or Departmental approval. Selected readings by representative authors from the periods of Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism. Analysis within their respective historical and cultural contexts. Mastering critical concepts and skills around storytelling, narrative, and creative agency.

FLGR 4120 GERMAN LITERATURE IN CONTEXT II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 3010. or Departmental approval.Readings by representative German-speaking authors from the early 20th century to the post-war era. Textual analysis within their respective historical and cultural contexts. Mastering critical concepts and skills around storytelling, narrative, and creative agency.

FLGR 4150 UNDERSTANDING GERMAN THROUGH THEATER (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Completed 3 courses from FLGR 3000-3999 or LGER minimum score of 438. or Departmental approval.Consideration and analysis of selected theatrical works by German-speaking authors, playwrights, and performers from classical to contemporary traditions. Emphasis placed on audience awareness, performative practices, and mastering interactive language skills.

FLGR 4160 PERSPECTIVES ON GERMAN LITERATURE TODAY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Completed 3 courses from FLGR 3000-3999 or LGER minimum score of 438 or Departmental approval. Consideration and analysis of contemporary texts. Focus on the broad diversity of genres and voices in the German literary scene.

FLGR 4310 GERMAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS AND THE WORKFORCE I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or Departmental approval. Refinement of language proficiency skills and cultural awareness in the context of professional and commercial German. Familiarization with German and European business practices.

FLGR 4317 HONORS GERMAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS AND THE WORKFORCE I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or Departmental approval. Refinement of language proficiency skills and cultural awareness in the context of professional and commercial German. Familiarization with German and European business practices.

FLGR 4320 GERMAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS AND THE WORKFORCE II (3) LEC. 3. Departmental approval. Continued development of German proficiency skills and cultural comparisons in the context of professional settings. Analysis of German and European business practices.

FLGR 4327 HONORS GERMAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS AND THE WORKFORCE II (3) LEC. 3. Continued development of German proficiency skills and cultural comparisons in the context of professional settings. Analysis of German and European business practices.

FLGR 4330 GERMAN FOR BUSINESS, SOCIETY, AND MEDIA (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or LGER score of 0428. Continued refinement of German proficiency skills and intercultural competence. Focus on current events, language variation, and debate culture through media.

FLGR 4337 HONORS GERMAN BUSINESS, MEDIA, AND SOCIETY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. FLGR 2020 or LGER score of 0428. Continued refinement of German proficiency skills and intercultural competence. Focus on current events, language variation, and debate culture through media.

FLGR 4910 PRACTICUM IN GERMAN (1-6) PRA. Pr., Departmental approval. Practical work experience related to major field. Number of credit hours and applicability toward major to be determined in consultation with the undergraduate director. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

FLGR 4950 SEMINAR IN GERMAN LITERATURE (3) SEM. 3. Pr. At least 3 credits in FLGR 3000-3999 or Departmental approval. Focused attention to texts from a specific period or genre. Analysis within their respective historical and cultural contexts. Mastering skills involved in literary analysis and rhetorical argument.

FLGR 4980 SENIOR CAPSTONE (1) IND. 1. SU. Assessment of language skills through written paper and oral exam. Fall, Spring.