Continuation of German 101D with increasing emphasis on reading and writing.  In addition to a daily main section, students sign up for a twice-weekly subsection after the first class meeting. PREREQUISITE, GERMAN 101D, THE EQUIVALENT, OR PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION. Credit 5.0

L21 German 210D INTERMEDIATE GERMAN: CORE COURSE III

Continuation of German 102D. Grammar review. Analysis in German of literary and non-literary texts. Further development of reading and writing skills. In addition to the main section (three times a week), students should sign up for a twice-weekly discussion section. PREREQUISITE, GERMAN 102D, THE EQUIVALENT, OR PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION. Students who complete this course successfully should enter German 301D or 313. Credit 4.0

L21 German 301D ADVANCED GERMAN: CORE COURSE I

Mastery of basic grammar assumed. Systematic introduction to the expressive functions of German linguistic structures with a view to facilitating more autonomous spoken and written communication in German. Discussion and analysis of literary and non-literary texts. In addition to the main section (three times a week), students should sign up for a twice-weekly discussion section. PREREQUISITE, GERMAN 210D, THE EQUIVALENT, OR PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION. Students who complete this course successfully should enter German 302D. Credit 4.0

L21 German 302D ADVANCED GERMAN: CORE COURSE II

Continuation of Ger 301D. Refinement and expansion of German communication skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading), deepening understanding of German grammatical structures, acquisition of more sophisticated and varied vocabulary, introduction to problems of style through discussion and analysis of literary and non-literary texts. In addition to the master class (three times a week), students should sign up for a twice-weekly discussion section. PREREQUISITE, GER 301D, THE EQUIVALENT, OR PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION. Students completing this course successfully may enter the 400 level. Credit 4.0

L21 German 313 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN

Practice in speaking and conversing. PREREQUISITE, GERMAN 210D, THE EQUIVALENT, OR PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION. Two hours a week. May be repeated for credit. Credit 1.0

L21 German 340C GERMAN LITERATURE & THE MODERN ERA

Introduction in English to German writers from 1750 to the present. Discussion focuses on questions like the role of outsiders in society, the human psyche, technology, war, gender, the individual and mass culture, modern and postmodern sensibilities as they are posed in predominantly literary texts and in relation to the changing political and cultural faces of Germany over the past 250 years. Readings include works in translation by some of the most influential figures of the German tradition, such as Goethe, Nietzsche, Freud, Kafka, Thomas Mann, Brecht, and Christa Wolf. Open to first-year students, nonmajors, and majors. Required for admission to 400-level courses (except German 404 and 408D).  Qualifies for major credit when taken in conjunction with tutorial in German. One-hour tutorial provides introduction to critical German vocabulary and is open to students with prior knowledge of German (Ger 210D or equivalent, or placement by examination). Credit 4.0  when taken with German subsection.

L21 German 404 GERMANY TODAY

German 404 (offered fall semester only) is recommended for students planning to participate in the Washington University Overseas Program in Tübingen, Germany. German majors are required upon their return to take at least one 400 level course  for each semester spent in Tübingen, other than Ger 497/498.

Introduction to the history, politics, and culture of contemporary Germany (1945 to the present). Topics include the cultural construction of identity in post-unified Germany; European integration and the post-wall economy; the German constitution, electoral system and current elections; current debates and controversies; political parties and leading political figures; the role of literature, film, music, the visual arts, media and popular culture; the role of universities. Discussion, readings, and papers    in German. Recommended for students interested in the Overseas Program in Tübingen, Germany. Prerequisite, Ger 302D (may be taken concurrently with Ger 404), or permission of instructor.  Same as L79 EuSt 404 and L97 IS 4040. Credit 3.0

L21 German 408D  GERMAN AS A LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS

This course introduces students to concepts and issues relevant to German business and economics and helps them develop the language skills necessary to succeed in the German business world. We will concentrate on the basic elements of the German economic system, looking at Germany as a site of production and exchange, the legal structure of German firms, the relations between labor and management, strategies for product development and marketing in national and international contexts, and the banking and financial sectors. Students will also be introduced to specific German business practices, including forms of communication, management styles, and general corporate culture. Students will learn business vocabulary, writing skills for business correspondence, oral presentation techniques, and reading and comprehension strategies for German newspapers and news reports. All discussions, readings, and assignments will be in German. In addition to the regular class meetings students should sign up for a twice-weekly subsection. Prereq, Ger 302D or permission of instructor.  Credit 4.0