School of Liberal Arts: Germanic and Slavic Studies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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COURSES
German 100 level: Exploring the German-speaking World
GERM 101 Elementary German I (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: placement; for students with little or no previous knowledge of
German. Development of basic language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and
writing) with particular emphasis on the active use of present-day German.
Cultural exploration of the German-speaking countries.
GERM 102 Elementary German II (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: GERM 101 or placement; for students who have completed
GERM 101 at Tulane or equivalent. Continuation of GERM 101. Continues the
development of basic language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
with particular emphasis on the active use of present-day German. Further
exploration of the German-speaking countries.
GERM 112 Intensive Elementary German,(4)
Staff. Prerequisite: placement. In place of GERM 101 and GERM 102.
Accelerated development of basic language skills (listening, reading, speaking,
and writing) with particular emphasis on the active use of present-day German.
Cultural exploration of the German-speaking countries.
German 200 level: German Today
GERM 203 Intermediate German I (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: GERM 102, 112, or placement. Continues to develop
proficiency in the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
at the intermediate level. Further introduces students to contemporary German
culture.
GERM 204 Intermediate German II (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: GERM 203 or placement. German 204 is the fourth semester
of intermediate language study, following 203, and is the first required course for
German majors and minors. Advanced practice in all discourse skills. Conducted
entirely in German. Class discussion of readings, grammar review, composition,
theatrical exercises. Student-driven communicative approach. Offered both
semesters.
German 300 level: Stories and Histories
GERM 305 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
Prof. Brancaforte, Prof. Fortmann, Prof. Hans, and staff. Prerequisite: GERM 204
or equivalent. Course combines language acquisition with content-based
instruction for varying topics. With respect to language learning, the course aims
at reinforcing and expanding students' proficiency primarily in writing. In this
endeavor, the course offers a thorough and comprehensive review of German
grammar at the advanced level, including principles and distinctions not usually
covered in lower and intermediate courses. Class activities will include
discussions, oral reports, and directed compositions.