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• FREN 432: Masterpieces of French Lit

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to important periods, genres, literary movements, and authors from the French Middle Ages through the Twentieth century. As an introduction to French poetry, essay, theatrical works, and novels this course is designed to give students a sense of what constitutes literature as well as a capacity for analyzing texts, discussing themes and ideas, and improving reading and writing skills. Prerequisite:    FREN203 OR FREN204
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• FYS 100: First Year Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed for first-year students, this course cultivates scholarly and academic success, promotes engagement with the university community, fosters personal development and wellness, and promotes understanding of diversity and social responsibility. Individual sections of the course are devoted to specific themes selected by instructors and of interest to students as they begin the intentional process of degree and career planning. The course is required for all first-year students.
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• GERM 101: Elementary German I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Initiates students? development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the German language in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Introduces students to features of German and German-speaking cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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• GERM 102: Elementary German II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops communicative language proficiency at the Novice-High and Intermediate-Low sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate German-speaking cultures. A communicative method is applied to develop the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in an intercultural content. This includes the use of authentic audio-visual materials introducing the German-speaking world, situational communicative practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and laboratory activities. Prerequisite:    GERM101
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• GERM 203: Intermediate German I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. German language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students? native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate German-speaking cultures. Prerequisite:    GERM102
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• GERM 204: Intermediate German II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Reinforces and expands the material covered in GERM102 (Introductory German II) or GERM203 (Intermediate German I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much German in the classroom as possible. German language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale). Prerequisite:    GERM102
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• GERM 211: German History, Cult & Civil

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the history of German culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the cultural history of Germany, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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• GERM 212: German Lit, Film and Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the role of literature, cinema, print and electronic media in shaping society in Germany and German speaking countries. Students learn how to analyze literary and visual texts using appropriate techniques and methods. Students examine the relationship between literature, film, media, culture, and politics. Special attention is paid to contemporary literary works, cinema, media, and the Internet. This course is taught in English.
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• GERM 380: German Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides focused examination of selected topics related to Germany and German speaking countries. The course's reading assignments, deployment of sociological, anthropological and historical terms, and analysis of different cultural, economic, and political phenomena in Germany and German speaking countries are aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the regions. Prerequisite:    GERM102
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• GERM 393: Independent Study

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides focused examination of selected topics related to Germany and German speaking countries. The course's reading assignments, deployment of sociological, anthropological and historical terms, and analysis of different cultural, economic, and political phenomena in Germany and German speaking countries are aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the regions.
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