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• GER 201: Intermediate German I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Review of grammar and syntax, and development of intermediate proficiency skills in the language. Readings in German literature as a basis for class discussion in German and practice in composition. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. Prerequisite:    GER 201 requires a prerequisite of GER 102.
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• GER 202: Intermediate German II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continuation of the review of grammar and syntax, and development of intermediate proficiency skills in the language. Readings in German literature as a basis for class discussion in German and practice in composition. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. Prerequisite:    GER 202 requires a prerequisite of GER 201.
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• GER 303: Advanced German Grammar and Composition I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The more complex grammatical and syntactical structures of the language with particular attention to stylistics. Practice in writing compositions on a more advanced level with emphasis on correct usage. Prerequisite:    GER 303 requires prerequisite of GER 202
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• GER 307: Advanced Oral German

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intensive drill in the oral use of the language and phonetics to develop proficiency in listening comprehension and speaking. Prerequisite:    GER 307 requires prerequisite of GER 202
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• GER 310: Business German

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  For students with an interest in a business career, the course introduces trends and policies that influence German business practices, with an overview of the economy. No prior knowledge of business or economics required. Prerequisite:    GER 310 requires prerequisites of GER 303 or GER 307.
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• GER 315: Developing Oral Proficiency

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Specific discursive strategies will be learned and practiced, with special emphasis placed on narration and description, two essential required components of oral proficiency testing. Prerequisite:    GER 315 requires a prerequisite of GER 303 or GER 307.
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• GER 322: Austrian Civilization

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The study of Austrian civilization, focusing on Vienna 1848-1938. The relationship of selected cultural and intellectual developments to their political and social contexts. This course employs the perspective of many disciplines but is specifically concerned with the humanities and visual arts. Prerequisite:    GER 322 requires prerequisite GER 303 or GER 307
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• GER 325: Introduction to German Linguistics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the many facets of the German language from the times of the Germanic tribes to contemporary dialects. Course topics include a brief overview of the historical development of Germanic languages, including Dutch, English, and the Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Danish) and distinct dialects such as Swiss German, Bavarian, and Yiddish; use of the German language in an international context, in literature and in contemporary media; and, an introduction to German phonetics. Prerequisite:    GER 325 requires a prerequisite of GER 303 or GER 307.
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• GER 326: The Representation of the Holocaust in Survivor Memoirs

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce undergraduate students to representations of the Holocaust in German-language and Yiddish Survivor Memoirs. Following a contextual introduction on the history of the Holocaust, students will learn about the different ways in which Holocaust survivors managed to recount the experiences that they endured, and students will be able to compare the experiences based on gender as well as on where survivors lived after the Holocaust. How did survivors, who chose to publish in German, experience a world in which German was classified as the perpetrator language Students will also read Holocaust Survivor accounts written in Yiddish in German translation. What are the limits of language What are the limits of Yiddish, which as a language has been perpetually threatened by extinction since the end of the Holocaust These important questions will be underscored by an overview of the historical context of the Holocaust. The entire course will be conducted in German. Prerequisite:    GER 326 requires a prerequisite of GER 202 or permission of the instructor.
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• GER 350: German Culture I: Middle Ages to 1900

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course offers a cultural history of German-speaking Europe from the Middle Ages to the turn of the 20th century including its musical, artistic, philosophical, and literary contributions to Western culture. Emphasis will be given to representative literary works of each era and to themes such as the contributions of women, Jews, and minorities to German culture, and the question of political vs. cultural identity. Prerequisite:    GER 350 requires a prerequisite of GER 303 or GER 307.
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