First year German course, and the first course in the core language sequence. Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing in German. Cultural awareness is developed through exposure to a wide range of authentic texts and materials. Emphasis on communicative practice and interaction in German. No previous German experience is required.

Second-year intensive German course. Continuation of GRMN 1003. Completes the second language requirement. Continued development of listening, speaking, reading and writing in German. Cultural readings from the German-speaking world are discussed. Emphasis on communicative practice and interaction in German, and the development of intermediate mid language proficiency required for the German Studies major and minor.

Selected issues in German history, politics, social issues, contemporary society and European context.

Examine the structures of the German language, and thereby also your own native language’s structure, and learn how language influences how one thinks about, perceives and describes the world. Students not only review but also build on the grammar and vocabulary that has already been learned. Demonstrate learning through reading, writing, speaking and listening.

German sounds and speech patterns.

Studies in German culture and cultural history. Knowledge of German not required. Topics vary. May be repeated once when topic varies.

Readings in English translation of principal authors from the Middle Ages to the present day. Knowledge of German not required. May fulfill the UCCS LPA requirement, but does not count toward fulfillment of the second language requirement.

An introduction to textual analysis and interpretation concentrating on the German short story in historical and cultural context.

An introduction to textual analysis and interpretation concentrating on the German short story in historical and cultural context. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component.

Combining reading and writing, students explore the genre of short story in Germany following WWII as a communication of human experience in historical and cultural context. Students experience discussions of interpretive questions, and together arrive at a characterization of a “good interpretation.” Written assignments are designed to develop this ability to produce a sound interpretation. Taught in English. Knowledge of German language is not required.

Survey of selected themes or periods in German literature. Topics vary. Subject to be announced. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies.

Studies in a specific author of German literature. Topics vary. May be repeated once when the topic varies.

Studies in a specific author of German literature. Topics vary. May be repeated once when the topic varies.

Explore through theory, original documents and film how and why the figure of Adolf Hitler has been confronted through comedy. Confront the nature of humor and explore its use in the face of evil and impact in communities affected by Hitler's policies. Taught in English.

Examines the collision of two political and economic philosophies within the boundaries of what we view as one country, Germany. Through historical documents, political, sociological and economic texts, literature and film as well as firsthand interviews, reflection and role play, the history of the Wall, its tearing down and the global and individual impact is explored. Topics include identity, class, gender, “colonization,” linguistics and education. Taught in English. Knowledge of German language is not required.

Approach the metropolis of Berlin from multiple angles using a variety of media. Explore the communities and values that engendered revolutionary movements centered in Berlin. Examine the diversity of Berlin’s population and its evolution in light of multiple waves of immigration. Study Berlin’s impact of artistic, political and economic swings throughout the world. Understand the significance of contributions of individuals in Berlin and Germany to global politics, music, architecture and cultural memory. Taught in English.

Introduces concepts and terminology prevalent among professionals and in the business world in German-speaking Europe. Learn subject-specific vocabulary and practice communicative situations such as, oral and written contact with customers, presenting facts and figures, telephone communications and mock job interviews. Converse with partners in Germany to enhance the cultural insights gained. Conducted in German.

Skills of public speaking using German in presentational mode.

Grammatical structure of the German language in context with other linguistic areas.

Topics vary. Subject to be announced.

A practical workshop to familiarize advanced students with the problems of and processes required in translating from German to English. Different non-literary texts supplied by outside sources are assigned to each student. Discussions involve general principles of translating, as well as text-specific problems.

Research areas, methods and current topics relevant to German Studies, with assistance of university professional library staff. Culminates in creation of an individual research grant proposal.

Intensive German language writing experience in text types relevant to German Studies.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in German.

Introductory thesis guidance for approved students under the direction of a departmental adviser.

Introductory thesis guidance for approved students under the direction of a departmental adviser. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component.

Grammatical structure of the German language in context with other linguistic areas.

Provides an overview of German grammar, reading comprehension of basic texts and translation practice for graduate students who plan to use German in their field of research. May only be taken for credit and may not be audited.