German and German Studies : Department of Modern Languages and Cultures : Hanover College

German and German Studies

The German Department offers degrees in two tracks:

1. GERMAN

German is an interdisciplinary concentration on the language, literature, culture, historical development and politics of German-speaking countries with courses offered primarily in German.

German Minor: 5 courses, a minimum of 4 in German, not including 115 and 116. 1 course may be taken in English from the following: GER 222, GER 243, HIS 327, HIS 349, HIS 354, HIS 355, MUS 232, PHI 163, PHI 224, PHI 246, PHI 325, and other courses by petition.

Total of 5 minor courses.

German Major: 8 courses, a minimum of 7 in German, not including 115 and 116, at least 3 at the 300-level; GER 457 or 471 (culminating experience). 1 course may be taken in English from the following: GER 222, GER 243, HIS 327, HIS 349, HIS 354, HIS 355 MUS 232, PHI 163, PHI 224, PHI 246, PHI 325, and other courses by petition.

Total of 8 major courses.

2. GERMAN STUDIES

German Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration focusing on the language, literature, culture, historical development and politics of German-speaking countries, with additional courses offered in English by other departments. Students have the flexibility to connect their studies in German with their other area(s) of interest.

German Studies Minor: 5 courses, a minimum of 3 in German, not including 115 and 116. Up to 2 courses may be taken in English from the following: GER 222, GER 243, HIS 327, HIS 349, HIS 354, HIS 355, MUS 232, PHI 163, PHI 224, PHI 246, PHI 325, and other courses by petition.

Total of 5 minor courses.

German Studies Major: 8 courses, a minimum of 5 in German, not including 115 and 116, at least 2 at the 300-level; GER 457 or 471 (culminating experience). Up to 3 courses may be taken in English from the following: GER 222, GER 243, HIS 327, HIS 349, HIS 354, HIS 355 MUS 232, PHI 163, PHI 224, PHI 246, PHI 325, and other courses by petition.

Total of 8 major courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GER 115. Beginning German I. An introduction to basic modes of communication in the target language. Emphasis is on everyday language while developing speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as introducing culture(s) of the target language.

GER 116. Beginning German II. A continuation of German I. Prerequisite: 115 or placement into 116.

GER 217. Intermediate German. Reinforcement and expansion of grammatical and phonological patterns. Emphasis given to developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as study of culture(s) of the target language. Prerequisite: 116 or placement into 217.

GER 218. Advanced Intermediate German. Advanced study involving expansion and synthesis of knowledge and understanding of the target language and its culture(s). Prerequisite: 217 or placement into 218.

GER 222. German Cinema. Taught in English, a survey course examining German cinema from its world-famous pioneers in the l920's to contemporary filmmakers. Counts for the Film Studies minor. Does not count towards German minor. Students cannot receive credit for both 222 and 322. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the W2 ACE.

GER 223. Cities and Regions. Taught in German. A cultural journey to several key cities and regions in order to acquaint the students with the rich heritage of German-speaking lands. This course continues students' development toward advanced language proficiency by reading and discussing a variety of texts from disciplines such as literature, music, philosophy, science, history, banking and industry. Prerequisite: GER 218. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Satisfies the S ACE.

GER 226. Off-Campus German Conversation and Culture. Total immersion in a German speaking country. Focus is on experiencing everyday life, travel to different places and practice oral communications and presentations. Offered spring term. Prerequisite: 218.

GER 228. On-Campus German Conversation in a Contemporary Context. A consideration of contemporary issues facing German-speaking countries today by means of a variety of texts and intensive work in oral expression. Prerequisite: 218. May be repeated for credit with permission from instructor.

GER 241. German Americans and Social Justice. Taught in German and English. Explores the reasons Germans immigrated to the United States from the 19th- 20th centuries, and the causes they fought for, focusing on those whom they lifted up through their work. Texts will include words by marginalized voices. Development of competence in written and oral expression through analytical and functional writing, translation projects, group discussions, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: GER 218. Satisfies the CP ACE, partially satisfies the LA CCR.

GER 243. Interdisciplinary Works. Taught in English. Students wishing for credit in German should register for 343. Examines the benefits of (and sometimes the consequences that result from) interdisciplinary projects in the German-speaking world. Offered with rotating topics on literature, music, philosophy, policies, science, technology and more. To include at least one artistic or literary discipline. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the W2 ACE.

GER 244. Intercultural Communication. Taught in German. Evaluates the communication that happens between and within cultures in literature, film and/or other media. Possible topics include the multi-layered communities represented in cross-cultural relationships, fairy tales, between humans and animals, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and more, with sources representing the perspectives from one or more of those culture(s). Development of competence in written and oral expression through analytical, functional and creative writing exercises, group discussions, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: GER 218. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the CP ACE.

GER 245. Crossing Boundaries. Taught in German. Offered with rotating topics examining the boundaries (and the crossing of boundaries) in language, culture, genre, gender, race, class and/or societies in literary works from the German-speaking world. Builds critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Prerequisite: GER 218. Partially satisfies the LA CCR.

GER 248. German for the Professions. Taught in German. Builds reading, writing, translation, speaking, and listening skills using contemporary economics, business, non-profit organization and translation industry texts and conventions. To include units, presentations, and creative projects and analyses specific to enrolled students' vocational interests. Students help research and design part of the curriculum. Prerequisite: GER 218. Satisfies the S ACE.

GER 260. Special Topics.

GER 301. SPARK for German. In this teaching practicum, collaborate with fellow Hanover students of German and the instructor to provide 10 fun and engaging German classes to local K-12 schools as an afterschool program. Classes may be taught individually or in teams. Join weekly meetings for lesson planning and reflections with the instructor. Prerequisite: GER 218 or permission of the instructor. 0.5 unit. May be repeated one time for a total of 1.0 unit.

GER 322. German Film Studies. Taught in English, a survey course examining German cinema from its world-famous pioneers in the 1920's to contemporary filmmakers. Students will write papers in German. Counts for Film Studies minor. Students cannot receive credit for both 222 and 322. Prerequisite: 218. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the W2 ACE.

GER 323. Cities and Regions. Taught in German. A cultural journey to several key cities and regions in order to acquaint the students with the rich heritage of German-speaking lands. This course continues students' development toward advanced language proficiency by reading and discussing a variety of texts from disciplines such as literature, music, philosophy, science, history, banking and industry. Prerequisite: GER 218, and at least one more upper-division course at the 200-level. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Satisfies the S ACE.

GER 326. Adv. Off-Campus Conversation and Culture. Total immersion in a German speaking country. Focus is on experiencing everyday life, travel to different places and practice advanced oral communications and presentations. Offered spring term. Prerequisite: GER 218 and at least one more upper-division course at the 200-level. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

GER 328. Adv. On-Campus German Conversation in a Contemporary Context. A consideration of contemporary issues facing German-speaking countries today by means of a variety of texts and intensive work in advanced oral expression. Prerequisite: GER 218 and at least one more upper-division course at the 200-level above 218. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

GER 341. Adv. German Americans and Social Justice. Taught in German and English. Explores the reasons Germans immigrated to the United States from the 19th- 20th centuries, and the causes they fought for, focusing on those whom they lifted up through their work. will include words by marginalized voices. Development of advanced competence in written and oral expression through analytical and functional writing, translation projects, group discussions, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: GER 218 and at least one more upper-division course at the 200-level above 218. Satisfies the CP ACE, partially satisfies the LA CCR.

GER 343. Interdisciplinary Works in German. Taught in English. Readings, writings, and conversation group in German. Examines the benefits of (and sometimes the consequences that result from) interdisciplinary projects in the German-speaking world. Offered with rotating topics on literature, music, philosophy, politics, science, technology and more. To include at least one artistic or literary discipline. Prerequisite: GER 218. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the W2 ACE.

GER 344. Adv. Intercultural Communication. Taught in German. Evaluates the communication that happens between and within cultures in literature, film and/or other media. Possible topics include the multi-layered communities represented in cross-cultural relationships, fairy tales, between humans and animals, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and more, with sources representing the perspectives from one or more of those culture(s). Development of competence in written and oral expression through analytical, functional and creative writing exercises, group discussions, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: GER 218, and at least one more upper-division course at the 200-level. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Partially satisfies the LA CCR. Satisfies the CP ACE.

GER 345. Adv. Crossing Boundaries. Taught in German. Offered with rotating topics examining the boundaries (and the crossing of boundaries) in language, culture, genre, gender, race, class and/or societies in literary works from the German-speaking world. Builds critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Prerequisite: GER 218, and at least one more upper-division courses at the 200-level. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Partially satisfies the LA CCR.

GER 348. Adv. German for the Professions. Taught in German. Builds reading, writing, translation, speaking, and listening skills using contemporary economics, business, non-profit organization and translation industry texts and conventions. To include units, presentations, and creative projects and analyses specific to enrolled students' vocational interests. Students help research and design part of the curriculum. Prerequisite: GER 218, and at least one more 200-level course above GER 218. Satisfies the S ACE.

GER 357. Internship. Off-campus supervised experience in German.

GER 360. Special Topics.

GER 370. Directed Study.

GER 471. Senior Thesis.

GER 499. Comprehensive Examination

Last updated on 6/6/24.