Courses marked with </ are part of the University’s General Education program. (See Table of Contents for details)
GE 101 Beginning German I (4)
Introduction to conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. Development of oral/aural skills. Particular
emphasis on contemporary culture and social customs in the German-speaking countries. A tape program
to develop phonological skills is a component of this course. Offered fall semester only. No prerequisite.
</GE 102 Beginning German II (4)
Continuation of German 101. Offered spring semester
only. Prerequisite: GE101 or two years of high school
German, or consent of instructor.
GE 105 Intensive Beginning German I and II (8)
Same content as GE101 and GE102 but accomplished
in one semester of intensive study. Equal emphasis on
the development of the four skills – listening, speaking,
reading, writing. Class conducted in German, active
preparation and participation required. Not open to
native speakers of German or students who receive
credit in GE 101 and GE 102. Recommended for
students who have already had some high school
German.
</GE 201 Intermediate German I (3)
This course is intended as reinforcement of the 5 skills
learned in GE 102: speaking, listening, reading, writing
and culture. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: GE
102 or 3 years of high school German with B or better.
</GE 202 Intermediate German II (3)
This course is the continuation of GE 201. Offered
spring semester only. Prerequisites: GE 201 or consent of the instructor.
GE 207 Basic German Conversation (3)
Vocabulary expansion, stressing everyday practical
usage. Development of oral/aural skills in conversations
on cross-cultural topics. Stress on traditions and current
political/ social developments in German-speaking
countries. Use of magazines, newspapers, and other
topical materials as basis for conversation. Prerequisite:
GE 202, two years of high school German or consent of
instructor.
GE 214 German Reading and Conversation (3)
Prose and poetry selected from German literature, folk
culture and public media form the topics for conversation.
Prerequisite: GE 202 or consent of instructor.
GE 274 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.
GE 290 Study Abroad in Austria (1-15)
Students who are planning to study at the University of
Klagenfurt, Austria, must enroll under this number after
consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 1st
year university-level German (GE101-102) or equivalent.
GE 300 Business German (3)
Introduction to concepts, vocabulary and language
practices basic to doing business with German-speaking
people. This course will include components to tie
abstract concepts to realities of international business in
Kansas. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.
</GE 307 Contemporary German Civilization (3)
This course is an introduction to contemporary Germany.
We will study Germany through its regions, its cultural
diversity, its politics, and its relations with Europe and the
United States. We will look at the various factors which
have impacted modern German life as represented
through literature, art, music, and pop culture. THIS
COURSE IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH. German majors
may enroll in this course; however, the course does not
count as credit toward the fulfillment of the major in the German language.
GE 311 German Grammar Review (3)
Comprehensive review of German grammar with
emphasis on the development of free composition.
Stress on grammatical accuracy, clarity, and the
appropriate use of idioms and syntax. Readings
illustrate grammatical points and form the basis for
composition and discussion. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: GE 202 or consent of instructor.
GE 312 Contemporary Written German (3)
Readings from contemporary sources, including
magazines, newspapers, and literature form basis
for discussion and composition. Development of
written style as well as grammatical accuracy and the
proper use of idioms. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: GE 311 or consent of instructor.
GE 315 Translation (3)
German-English and English-German translation of texts from diverse areas. Focus on techniques of translating
German prose texts and improving German grammar,
syntax and the use of idioms. Prerequisite: GE 312 or
consent of instructor.
GE 324 German Civilization (3)
Study of geography, the visual arts, architecture, music,
literature, the economy, customs, and politics from a
historical perspective in order to understand present
conditions in German-speaking countries. This course
will examine these aspects of German civilization from
its beginning to the middle of the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: GE 312 or consent of instructor.
GE 326 Contemporary German and Austrian Civilization (3)
Continuation of GE 304;deals with the politics, the
economy, the social structures, the arts and the
geography of these countries from the mid-twentieth
century to the present. Prerequisite: GE312 or consent
of instructor.
GE 331 Introduction to German Literature (3)
Reading of selected works from various genres, including
poetry, theater, and narrative prose fiction, with an
emphasis on literary analysis. Prerequisite: GE 312 or
consent of instructor.
GE 350 Masterpieces of German Literature (3)
Readings of unabridged works from the Middle-Ages
through the 19th century. Written and oral discussion of
the works as well as their socio-historical background.
Prerequisite: GE 312 or consent of instructor.
GE 353 German Literature of the 20th Century (3)
Readings of modern unabridged novels, plays, short
stories and poetry. Written and oral discussion of the
literary significance of the works as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: GE 312 or consent
of instructor.
GE 374 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.
GE 375 German Seminar (1-3)
Application of the techniques of literary analysis to
particular authors or literary movements. May be
repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of nstructor.
GE 390 Study Abroad in Austria (1-15)
Students who are planning to study in Austria at the
University of Klagenfurt should enroll under this number
after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite:
2nd year university-level German (GE 311-312) or
equivalent.
GE 399 Special Topics (1-3)
Study of individual authors or topics. May be repeated.
See chairperson and/or schedule for current offerings.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
GE 400 Senior Thesis (3-6)
A major research project culminating in a thesis which
deals with a literary topic, or other topics as approved
by the thesis director. May be presented to the
departmental faculty for consideration for departmental
honors. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
GE 574 Independent Study (3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisites:
admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor.
GE 599 Special Topics (3)
Study of individual authors or topics. May be repeated.
Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and
consent of instructor.
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