German Course Listing

Ger 101-102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I & II

Introduction to German language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. Three class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq for GER 102: Successful completion of German 101, satisfactory score on placement exam, or permission of program director. Offered: Fall (101); spring (102). Credits: 4 each course

Ger 110 ELEMENTARY PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by individual student needs. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 101, 102, or the equivalent; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Ger 201-202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I & II

Systematic review of German with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Sequence includes two class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly to provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Completion of this sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq for GER 201: Successful completion of GER 102 or satisfactory score on placement exam. Prereq for GER 202: Successful completion of GER 201. Offered: Fall (201), spring (202), summer (both, abroad). Credits: 4 each course.

Ger 210 INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of GER 201, 202, or the equivalent; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Ger 301W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/GRAMMAR

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and comprehensive review of advanced-level grammatical structures. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses effective self-expression. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 202 or the equivalent. Offered: Fall, on rotation. Credits: 4

Ger 302W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/READING

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and development of advanced level reading proficiency. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses German cultural and literary traditions. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 202 or the equivalent. Offered: Fall, on rotation. Credits: 4

Ger 310 ADVANCED PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of GER 301W, 302W, or equivalent prior experience; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Ger 311, 321, and 331 DIRECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE I, II & III

Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: GER 202 or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Credits: 1 each course.

Ger 315 GERMAN CIVILIZATION

Overview of German-speaking societies from an historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on the customs, values, geography, and scientific discoveries of German-speaking countries. Prereq: GER 202 or the equivalent. Offered: Spring, on rotation. Credits:4

Ger 340 ADVANCED CAREER STUDIES

Mentored course in career-specific language acquisition at the advanced level. Course may be repeated if topics are different. Variable credit. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one upper-level course, or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively.

Ger 351 and 352 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: ADVANCED GERMAN I AND II

Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a German-speaking setting abroad. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in German. Credits: 4

Ger 353-354 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: CULTURAL STUDIES I & II

Study of German civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a German-speaking setting abroad. Credits: 4 hours each course.

Ger 360 GERMAN FOR MISSIONS INTERNSHIP

Missions fieldwork in a German-speaking country under the direction of a Samford faculty and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid language proficiency or higher. May also count as an upper-level major elective. Prereqs: Permission of German program director and WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: Upon request.
Credits: 1-4 each term of service.

Ger 370 GERMAN FOR BUSINESS

Study of intercultural communication and advanced German language proficiency as needed for business contexts. Stresses commercial vocabulary, correspondence, and documentation appropriate to a variety of professional settings. Open to any student with advanced proficiency, this very practical course may count as an upper level elective. Required for language and world trade concentration. Offered: Spring, on rotation. Credits: 4

Ger 375 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX

In-depth study of grammar and syntactical structures aimed at improving student language skills. Utilizes a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to, composition, translation, and stylistic analysis. Prereq: Successful completion of one four-credit, 300-level course or permission of the program director. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4

Ger 401W-402W GERMAN LITERATURE I & II

Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of Germany from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in German. Prereq: Successful completion of at least two 300-level courses, preferably GER 302W and GER 315, or the equivalent, or permission of program director. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Ger 405W-406W SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE I & II

Study of selected German authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in German. Course(s) may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prereq: Successful completion of at least two 300-level courses, preferably GER 302W and GER 315, or the equivalent, or permission of program director. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Ger 424 SENIOR CAPSTONE:SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Study of fundamental strategies that form the infrastructure of the teaching process for certification at all levels of second-language acquisition methodology, P-12 or 7-12. Emphasis on materials and methods appropriate to the designated levels of learning while promoting awareness of the multiple facets of language learning. Capstone course for seniors seeking teacher certification that also includes preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 1 or 4

Ger 432 LANGUAGE-ACROSS-THE-CURRICULUM

Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. Course may be repeated for credit with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one upper-level German course or the equivalent, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Ger 442W SENIOR CAPSTONE: RESEARCH AND WRITING

Research and writing course designed to synthesize skills acquired and knowledge gained in previous coursework. Under a mentor’s guidance, students develop a thesis, propose a solution to a problem, or produce and perform a creative work. Capstone course for language and literature majors that also includes literary readings and preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Course required of all first majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of at least one 400-level literature course, and permission of program director. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 4

Ger 450 SPECIAL STUDIES

Mentored, independent study in language, culture, or literature. Variable credit. Prereq: At least one upper-level course or the equivalent, and permission of program director and the instructor. Offered: As needed. Credit: 1,2,3,4 credits respectively.

Ger 470 SENIOR CAPSTONE: INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTERNSHIP

Directed student internship in an international business setting in the U.S. or abroad, mentored by Samford faculty and supervised by on-site agency personnel. Language and world trade seniors complete 160 hours of on-site work, maintain journals in the target language, and prepare for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of GER 370W, and permission of program director. Offered: As needed. Credits:4