German Courses at Butler
GR101, Beginning German I:
Development of
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and insights into
German speaking cultures. Prerequisite: No previous formal
German instruction or placement in GR101. (U)(4).
Annually.
GR102, Beginning German II:
Development of
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and insights into
German speaking cultures. Requires regular practice in the Language
Center. Prerequisite: One semester of college German or placement
in GR102. (U)(4). Annually.
GR203, Intermediate German I:
Review of the basic
structures of German with an emphasis on active skills.
Introduction to German literature through readings, film and
discussion in German. Prerequisite: One year of college German or
placement in GR203. (U)(3). Annually.
GR204, Intermediate German II:
Continuation of the
review of the basic structures of German with an emphasis on active
skills. Practice through readings, films and discussions in German.
Exploration of social, artistic, historical and/or political
topics. Prerequisite: Three semesters of college German or
placement in GR204. (U)(3). Annually.
GR305, German for Oral Communication:
Oral Emphasis:
Conversations, discussions and individual presentations based on
readings, films. etc. Vocabulary building and grammar review
supported by written exercises. Prerequisite: Two years of college
German or placement in German at the 300-level. (U)(3).
Annually.
GR310, German for Written Communication:
Written emphasis: further development
of writing skills in German through description,
narration and argumentation. Peer editing, rewriting and grammar
review included. Discussions based on student writing and selected
readings. Prerequisite: Two years of college German or placement in
German on the 300-level. (U)(3). Annually.
GR311, Contemporary German Authors:
A course providing
reading and discussion of selected texts by post-war authors. Oral
and written literary analysis. Prerequisite: Two years of college
German or placement in 300-level German. (U)(3).
Annually.
GR315, German for Business:
Introduction to the
German business world and examination of its structures,
institutions, procedures and terminology. Prerequisite: Two years
of college German or placement on the 300-level. (U)(3).
Annually.
GR335, Germany: Middle Ages to the 1800s:
Use of selected works
and multimedia materials to study the history, literature and arts
of Germany from the Middle Ages to the 1800s Prerequisite: Two
years of college German or placement in 300-level German. (U)(3).
On a rotating basis.
GR340, Germany: 1800s to Present:
Study of the history,
literature and arts of Germany from the 1800s to the present.
Prerequisite: Two years of college German or placement at the
300-level. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
GR341, Romanticism to the Modern Period:
Representative works
of authors and artists of the 19th century up to Nietzsche's time.
Prerequisite: Two years of college German or placement on the
300-level. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
GR342, Major Trends in Modern German Literature:
Investigation of
currents underlying modern art and literature from Nietzsche to the
present. Prerequisite: Two years of college German or placement on
the 300-level. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
GR351, German Civilization:
Investigation of
German literature and culture in an historical context. Course may
focus on a specific theme or time period. Prerequisite: Two years
of college German or placement in German at the 300-level. (U)(3).
On a rotating basis.
GR360, German Film:
Analysis and
discussion of German films within their cultural, historical,
political and social contexts. Study of cinematic technique.
Prerequisite: Two years of college German or placement on the
300-level. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
GR390, Topics:
Study of a selected
topic in German literature or culture. Course may be repeated with
each different topic. Prerequisite: Two years of college German or
placement in German at the 300-level. (U)(3).On a rotating
basis.
GR400, Internship:
A supervised work experience in
business, government, media or other institution. Primary language
must be German. May be completed abroad or in the U.S.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program or permission of the
department chair. (U/G)(3). On a rotating
basis.
GR430, German Drama After 1945:
An in-depth study of selected dramas
by authors such as Brecht, Borchert, Dürrenmatt and Jelinek.
Discussion is in German. Prerequisite: Three years of college
German or equivalent. (U/G) (3). On a rotating
basis.
GR 467, The Age of Goethe:
German literature from the
Enlightenment to Romanticism. Primary focus on the works of
Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist and von LaRoche. Prerequisite:
Three years of college German or equivalent. (U/G)(3). On a
rotating basis.
GR470, German Literature of the 19th- Century:
The literature of the 19th century and
of the major political, social and philosophical influences during
that period. Prerequisite: Three years of college German or
equivalent. (U/G)(3). On a rotating
basis.
GR475, Wendeliteratur and Beyond:
A study of contemporary writing,
including social and political context, intellectual currents and
stylistic innovations. Individual study. Prerequisite: Three years
of college German or equivalent. (U/G)(3). On a rotating
basis.
GR490, Seminar:
Investigation of a selected topic in
German such as a genre, time period writer, artist or historical
figure in its historical and social context. Course may be repeated
with each different topic. Prerequisite: Three years of college
German or equivalent. (U/G) (3). On a rotating
basis.
GR491, 492, 493, Independent Study:
An opportunity for qualified students
to pursue a topic of special interest. Open to majors and minors in
German, by permission of the instructor and department head.
Prerequisite: Three years of college German or equivalent. (U/G)(1,
2, 3). As needed.
GR499, Honors Thesis in German:
(U)(3). As
needed.