Courses
GER A101 Elementary German I 4 Credits
Introductory course for students with no previous knowledge of the German language. Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German for effective communication at the elementary level. Students gain understanding of basic cross-cultural perspectives. Course conducted in German.
Attributes: UAA Humanities GER.
GER A102 Elementary German II 4 Credits
Continuation of introductory course. Further develops elementary listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German for effective communication. Enhances appreciation of cross-cultural perspectives. Course conducted in German.
Prerequisites: GER A101 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: UAA Humanities GER.
GER A201 Intermediate German I 4 Credits
Intermediate course for students with basic knowledge of German. Enhances listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for effective communication at the intermediate level. Students critically examine diverse cultural perspectives. Course conducted in German.
Prerequisites: GER A102 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: UAA Diversity & Inclusion GER, UAA Humanities GER.
GER A202 Intermediate German II 4 Credits
Continuation of first semester in intermediate German. Further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency for effective communication and in preparation for advanced study of German. Students interpret diverse cultural perspectives. Course conducted in German.
Prerequisites: GER A201 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: UAA Diversity & Inclusion GER, UAA Humanities GER.
GER A301 Advanced German I 4 Credits
Advanced German course in refining listening, speaking, reading, writing, and analytical skills for effective interaction in communicatively complex situations. Students critically analyze diverse cultural topics.
Special Note: Course conducted in German.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite not met, students can gain entrance to course with departmental approval.
Prerequisites: GER A202 with a minimum grade of C.
GER A302 Advanced German II 4 Credits
Continuation of first semester in advanced German. Further refines listening, speaking, reading, writing, and analytical skills for effective interaction in communicatively complex situations. Students critically analyze diverse cultural topics.
Special Note: Course conducted in German.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite not met, students can gain entrance to course with departmental approval.
Prerequisites: GER A301 with a minimum grade of C.
GER A310 Selected Topics: Literary Trends and Traditions 3 Credits
Focuses on diverse literary traditions of multiple German-speaking communities. Critical analysis through a variety of disciplinary methodologies (e.g. historical, cultural, artistic); terminology also explored and developed. Enhances German language skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening and cultural literacy.
Special Note: May be repeated for credit with a change of subtitle. Course conducted in German.
Prerequisites: GER A302 with a minimum grade of C.
GER A490A Topics in Literatures and Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries 3 Credits
Focuses on the intensive study of authors, literary movements, periods and genres in their historical and cultural contexts. Enhances German language skills in reading, listening, writing, speaking, and cultural literacy.
Special Note: May be repeated four times for credit with change of subtitle. Course conducted in German.
Prerequisites: GER A302 with a minimum grade of C.