Development of the language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in a cultural context with a focus on spoken German. Not open to native speakers.

A continuation of Elementary German I. Development of the language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in a cultural context with a focus on spoken German. Not open to native speakers.

Accelerated course reviewing basic principles of the German language for students with some background in high school German. Not open to native speakers.

A combination of Elementary German I and Elementary German II. Not open to native speakers.

Topic-oriented course focusing on contemporary German culture and society. Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary building, practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Not open to native speakers.

Topic-oriented course focusing on contemporary German culture and society. Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary building, practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Not open to native speakers.

Intensive Honors course, with additional emphasis on culture and communication. A topic-oriented course focusing on contemporary German culture and society. A comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary building, practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Additional work with authentic texts, media, and communicative practice. Not open to native speakers.

Continuation of Intermediate German I. Topic-oriented course focusing on contemporary German culture and society. Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary building, practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Not open to native speakers.

Accelerated course with comprehensive grammar review and readings of intermediate texts; composition and conversation. Not open to native speakers.

Intensive readings in modern German literature and culture, composition, and conversation. Additional language laboratory work may be required. Not open to native speakers.

Explores the Viking myths and legends from multiple perspectives: comparative world mythology; ancient Germanic origins; medieval literary and historical context; modern reception, revival, and misuse; popular mass culture; and creative reinterpretation. Taught in English.

Introduces central texts, schools, and debates of German cultural studies and their relationship to literature and film. Issues addressed may include nationalism, gender studies, psychoanalysis, postmodernism, pop culture, and critiques of industrial/capitalist society. Required of all German majors; open to all students. Taught in English.