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2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses by Subject

NOTE:  300- and 400-level courses are restricted to students who are sophomore-level and above.
 

German
  

  • GERM 101 - Elementary German I

    (3 cr) The study of fundamentals of the German language, with emphasis on pattern exercises, questions and answers, reading and discussion of stories and German dialogue; also pronunciation during classes and listening during required laboratory hours to CDs, videos, and tapes in German.  Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities.
  

  • GERM 102 - Elementary German II

    (3 cr) A continuation of GERM 101 . Discussion and conversation in German, also extensive study of regular and irregular verbs, idioms, and readings in German prose and poetry.  Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities. Prerequisites: GERM 101 .
  

  • GERM 203 - Intermediate German I

    (3 cr) A concentration of German grammar, verbs, and idioms, stressing pattern exercises in German, conversation, reading, and discussion of German literature, culture, and history. Prerequisites: GERM 101  and GERM 102 .

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  • GERM 204 - Intermediate German II

    (3 cr) A continuation of GERM 203. Grammar review and study of literature, supplemented with translations, reading, and conversation in German. Prerequisites: GERM 101 , GERM 102 , and GERM 203 .

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  • GERM 301 - Advanced Conversation and Composition I

    (3cr) A course designed to help students sharpen their oral and writing skills through the use of guided conversation and exposition. Topics for discussion include the family and cultural differences. Prerequisites: GERM 204  or permission of instructor.
  

  • GERM 367 - German Film Studies

    (3cr) An in-depth critical study of selected films. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor, but can cover any aspect of German cinema, i.e., films of any time period, any genre, or any German-speaking country. The language of instruction is German. Prerequisites: GERM 301  or permission of instructor.
  

  • GERM 410 - Practicum in German

    (3cr) A course designed to allow university credit for practical work experience in the US or abroad. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: GERM 301  or permission of instructor.
  

  • GERM 411 - Study Abroad

    (3cr) Shepherd University will offer a series of study abroad opportunities in German-speaking countries. In order to get credit for this course, students must complete activities prior to departure, while in country, and after returning from study abroad. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.
  

  • GERM 419 - Independent Study in German

    (1-6cr) An independent plan of study determined by the instructor and the student, with syllabus approved by the department. See detailed requirements for Independent Study in Section V, Academic Information. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.