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Areonna OberlePictured | Areonna Oberle | Bachelor of Arts in German; Minor in Earth and Space Science | Bremen, Indiana (hometown)
Club Affiliation | German Club (president)


Germany | GER

P Prerequisite | C Co-requisite | R Recommended
I Fall Semester | II Spring Semester | S Summer Session/s


  • GER-G 101 Beginning German 1 (3-5 cr.) Introduction to present-day German and selected aspects of German civilization. Listening comprehension, reading comprehension of simple texts, speaking and writing proficiency for simple communication, understanding of basic language structures.
  • GER-G 102 Beginning German II (3-5 cr.) P: GER-G 101 with a C- or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Introduction to present-day German language and selected aspects of German civilization. Listening, comprehension, reading comprehension of simple texts, speaking and writing proficiency for simple communication, understanding of basic language structures.
  • GER-G 150 Beginning German II (4 cr.) P: GER-G 101 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required.
  • GER-G 200 Intermediate German I (3 cr.) Further development of oral and written command of language structure.  Review of selected grammatical items.  Listening comprehension.  Reading of literary and non-literary texts.  Discussion of selected films.  Oral presentations.  Writing of compositions based on the material covered.  Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 203 Second Year German 1 (3 cr.) P: GER-G 102 with a grade of C or higher, placement exam score of 384 or higher or instructor's permission. Continued development of proficiency in oral and written communication in German through listening, reading, and use of German in realistic situations.
  • GER-G 204 Second Year German 2 (3-4 cr.) P: GER-G 203 with a C- or higher, placement, or instructor's permission.
  • GER-G 250 Intermediate German II (3 cr.) Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 298 Second-Year German (3-6 cr.) A student who places at the third-year level on the language placement examination and completes a course at the third-year level is eligible for 6 credit hours of special credit in GER-G 298. A student who places in the second semester of the second year and completes a course at the second-semester, second-year level is eligible for 3 credit hours of special credit in GER-G 298. If the grade earned is A, it is recorded for special credit; if the grade is B, S is recorded for special credit. No special credit is given if the grade earned is less than B.
  • GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Study of literary types (narrative, dramatic, lyric) with examples of each selected from two or more periods. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Study of a single literary theme (such as music, generational conflict, love, revolution) as represented in two or more periods. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 307 Selected Works of Contemporary German Literature (3 cr.) Does not duplicate GER-G 305/GER-G 306. P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Interpretation and textual analysis of literary works from 1945 to the present. Includes works by such authors as Grass, Böll, Weiss, Frisch, and Bobrowski.
  • GER-G 310 Deutsch: Mittelstufe II (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement exam score of 492 or higher or instructor's permission. Intensive review of selected grammatical topics and continued practice of composition and conversation. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 311 Composition and Conversation (3 cr.)
  • GER-G 313 Writing German 1 (2-3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Emphasis on composition and review of grammar through analysis of texts in a variety of genres.
  • GER-G 314 Writing German 2 (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Emphasis on composition and review of grammar through analysis of texts in a variety of genres.
  • GER-G 345 Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques I (3 cr.) German 345 is the first part of a two-course sequence that perfects the knowledge and skills acquired in the first four semesters while emphasizing the practical application of the language when translating into and out of English. Although the course will strive to achieve a balanced development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as acquire a renewed appreciation for the history and culture of German-speaking nations, there will be a focus on the written aspect of German and its relevance to speakers of English in an academic and professional environment. After briefly reviewing the history and basic theory of translation, as well as contemporary approaches to the discipline as pertains to English-speaking societies, most specifically that of the United States, this course will further develop skills from a translator's point of view, realizing that effective communication and understanding require constant practice. Meaningful written and oral translation activities within the contextualized study of German-speaking societies, and their geography, literature and current events will form integral parts of the learning process so as to enhance abilities specifically geared toward the work place and advanced studies. The teaching techniques are student-centered, with the instructor as the facilitator, and the pedagogical goal is to solidify students' base as independent users of the language with a solid understanding of German and English translation, cognizant of the fact that translation is a serious skill and more than a just an ability that results as a byproduct of language acquisition.
  • GER-G 346 Introduction to Practical Translations Techniques II (3 cr.) German 346 is the second part of a two-course sequence that perfects the knowledge and skills acquired in the first four semesters while emphasizing the practical application of the language when translating into and out of English. Although the course will strive to achieve a balanced development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as acquire a renewed appreciation for the history and culture of German-speaking nations, there will be a focus on the written aspect of German and its relevance to speakers of English in an academic and professional environment. The first course introduced translation from a theoretical perspective and began developing the basic skills in translating. This course will further develop these skills with emphasis on specialized fields of translation as well as translation into different registers. Meaningful written and oral translation activities within the contextualized study of German-speaking societies, and their geography, literature and current events will form integral parts of the learning process so as to enhance abilities specifically geared toward the work place and advanced studies. The teaching techniques are student-centered, with the instructor as the facilitator, and the pedagogical goal is to solidify students' base as independent users of the language with a solid understanding of German and English translation, cognizant of the fact that translation is a serious skill and more than a just an ability that results as a byproduct of language acquisition.
  • GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary German (3 cr.) An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context.
  • GER-G 370 German Cinema (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement exam score of 492 or higher or instructor's permission. Survey of the German cinema from the films of Expressionism and the Weimar Republic through the Nazi period to the present. Emphasis on film as a form of narrative art and on the social and historical conditions of German film production.
  • GER-G 396 German Language Abroad (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 or equivalent. Credit for intermediate to advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
  • GER-G 413 German for Genealogy (3 cr.) This course provides the tools to conduct genealogical research in German-speaking countries by exploring relevant vocabulary, geography and cultural history, history of immigration to the US, and knowledge of archival systems, and by offering opportunities for deciphering handwriting and print, and translation of personal documents and correspondence.
  • GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature (3 cr.) Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. Study of German film and/or other manifestations of German popular culture.
  • GER-G 423 The Craft of Translation (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Degree. P: Check schedule of classes. Advanced course in German-English translation providing intensive translation practice in many text categories: commercial and economic translations, scientific, technical, political, and legal texts. Applied work combined with study of theory and methodology of translation, comparative structural and stylistical analysis and evaluation of sample translations. Use o computer-assisted translation management.
  • GER-G 464 German Culture and Society (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. Conducted in German.
  • GER-G 465 Structure of German (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 with a C or higher, placement, or instructor's permission. The course introduces students to the core disciplines of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, and semantics. While the approach is generally a cross-linguistic one, special emphasis is placed on examples from German.
  • GER-G 495 Individual Readings in Germanic Literature (1-3 cr.) Not more than 3 credit hours may be applied toward requirements of the major. P: Only by departmental permission. GER-G 204 with a C or higher, or placement. May be repeated.
  • GER-G 497 Residential Instruction in German (2 cr.) Online Collaborative Degree. P: Check schedule of classes.
  • GER-T 390 Democracy, Dictatorship, Dissent: Berlin in the Short Twentieth Century, 1914-1989 (3 cr.) P: GER-G 101. The short twentieth century (1918-1989) in Central Europe has seen dramatic ruptures and transformation. This course will allow you to develop a new understanding of this period through personal encounters with the fascinating metropolis of Berlin. You will study the history, read the literature, analyze the culture, and experience living in this diverse part of Europe. You will see the bullet holes that still exist on Berlin buildings, walk in the streets where National Socialist troops marched, see where activists demanded change in 1989, and study the histories of victims and perpetrators in Germany's bloody twentieth century.
  • GER-T 510 Approaches to Learning Approaches for German as a Foreign Language (3 cr.) Familiarizes participants with theoretical and practical considerations of foreign language teaching and learning. We will look at language-centered, learner-centered, and learning-centered methods and approaches, featuring a wide range of German cultural content.
  • GER-T 520 Grammar and Writing (3 cr.) GER-T 520 reinforces essential German language skills necessary for effective foreign language instruction on the high school level. Special emphasis is placed on developing strong structural, historical, and practical understanding of German grammar as well as effective written proficiency in German.
  • GER-T 530 Film, Media, and Popular Culture (3 cr.) GER-T 530 reinforces familiarity with historical and contemporary German film and popular culture (television, music, cabaret, trivial literature) to enhance the teaching of German on the high school level. Students collect and analyze media artifacts through critical and pedagogical frameworks, assembling a dossier of effective media-related teaching materials.
  • GER-T 540 Germany and the United States (3 cr.) The course centers on the following key questions: How has Germany used America to define and understand itself? And, what does this say about the way Germans see themselves?
  • GER-T 550 German Literature and Thought (3 cr.) Familiarizes students with German thought as reflected in literature, drama, music and culture.
  • GER-T 560 Local German Culture and Society (3 cr.) P: Acceptance into online German MAT/Graduate Certificate Program or Consent of Instructor. In this course, we will explore and examine the diverse and dynamic range of German culture(s) at the local level to familiarize ourselves with various aspects of German culture and become acquainted with resources in preparation for leading a group of students on a trip to Germany.

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