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.>