Department of Germanic Studies
Minor in German (Minors)
Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements GERMIN
The Minor in German focuses on German language, linguistics, literature, and culture. It allows students to achieve proficiency in German while exploring advanced topics in German literature, media, intellectual history, and society. The minor can serve as a preparation for study abroad or for a career in one of the world's most influential global languages.
Requirements
The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Language Proficiency. One (1) course:
- GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
- GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
- GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- GER-G 400 Advanced College German
GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 200 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 106 or GER-G 200.
GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 106 or GER-G 250; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in GER-G 100 through GER-G 250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German.
GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Required for teacher certification. Conducted in German.
GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
- Gateway Course. One (1) course:
- GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Gateway course to the study of German literature and media. Provides the basic tools of the analysis of literature, film and media. Content varies and may focus on either literature or film/media. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- General introduction to German philosophical and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasizes some of the most important events of German cultural history and provides the intellectual concepts that lend meaning to those events. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Advanced Electives. Additional courses, as needed, to fulfill remaining requirements:
- GER-E 311 Tradition and Innovation in German Literature
- GER-E 321 Gender and Sexuality in Germany
- GER-E 322 German Cultural History
- GER-E 323 German Film Culture
- GER-E 336 Introduction to the Structure of Germanic Languages
- GER-E 341 Dutch Culture: The Modern Netherlands
- GER-E 342 Topics in Dutch Culture and History
- GER-E 343 Topics in Dutch Literature
- GER-E 351 Topics in Yiddish Literature
- GER-E 352 Topics in Yiddish Culture
- GER-E 361 Vikings and Sagas
- GER-E 362 Topics in Scandinavian Culture
- GER-E 363 Topics in Scandinavian Literature
- GER-E 371 Special Topics in Germanic Studies
- GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
- GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types
- GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes
- GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- GER-G 333 German Translation Practice
- GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- GER-G 375 Conversational German
- GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- GER-G 397 Residential Workshop
- GER-G 399 Honors Tutorial
- GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- GER-G 421 Contemporary Germany: Overview
- GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
- GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- GER-G 453 Introduction to German Sociolinguistics
- GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- GER-G 491 Elementary German for Graduate Students
- GER-G 492 Readings in German for Graduate Students
- GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
- GER-G 499 Honors Thesis
- GER-K 300 Advanced Norwegian I
- GER-K 330 Advanced Norwegian II
- GER-N 300 Advanced Dutch I
- GER-N 330 Advanced Dutch II
- GER-N 400 Topics in Dutch Culture and Literature
- GER-S 491 Scandinavian Languages for Reading Knowledge
- GER-X 371 College Teaching Internship
- GER-X 490 Individual Readings in Germanic Literature
- GER-X 491 Individual Readings in Scandinavian Studies
- GER-X 492 Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies
- GER-X 493 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, Culture
GER-E 311 Tradition and Innovation in German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Major themes and ideas in prominent works of German literature (lyric, fiction, drama) in translation, selected from various historical periods. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-E 311 or GER-G 255.
GER-E 321 Gender and Sexuality in Germany
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Study of the shifting definitions and social constructions of masculinity, femininity, homosexuality, and related topics, as reflected in the cultural documents (texts, films, music, etc.) of German-speaking society from the Enlightenment to the present. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-E 321 or GER-G 277.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-E 322 German Cultural History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-E 322 or GER-G 364.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 323 German Film Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to the methods of film studies by examining the aesthetic, sociological, political, and philosophical contexts of German film, as well as its role in the development of European and American cinematic tradition. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-E 323 or GER-G 390.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 336 Introduction to the Structure of Germanic Languages
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the comparative linguistic structure of the modern Germanic languages. Does not require specific background in general linguistics or knowledge of a particular language other than English.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-E 341 Dutch Culture: The Modern Netherlands
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Development of a complex modern society of 15 million people in a physically unique area one-third the size of Indiana. The interaction of geography, social structure, political system, religion, and literature. Readings in English. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in GER-E 341 and GER-N 350.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-E 342 Topics in Dutch Culture and History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics in Dutch history since the Middle Ages. Analyzing, discussing, evaluating and writing about texts and articles about Dutch culture in a specific historical context. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 343 Topics in Dutch Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics dealing with literature in Dutch. Readings in English translation of novels, plays, and poetry that reflect a specific topic chosen by the instructor.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-E 351 Topics in Yiddish Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics focusing on Yiddish fiction and drama (1810-1914) or twentieth-century Yiddish fiction, drama, and poetry. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMLT-C 377, GER-E 351, and GER-Y 300.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourseFall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-E 352 Topics in Yiddish Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics on history of Ashkenazic Jews; Old Yiddish and premodern Yiddish folklore and popular culture; history and sociology of Yiddish; modern Yiddish culture; and centers of modern Yiddish culture. Conducted in English. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMLT-C 378, GER-E 352, and GER-Y 350.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourseFall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 361 Vikings and Sagas
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Viking culture (c. 800-1100) and its reflections in selected sagas. Readings, lectures, and discussions. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-E 361 or GER-G 350.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-E 362 Topics in Scandinavian Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in more recent historical periods. Discussions located within a comparative overview of political, economic, and social realms of the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in GER-E 362 and GER-K 350.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 363 Topics in Scandinavian Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics dealing with literature in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Discussions incorporate literary criticism, biography, and adaptations on film and stage in the Nordic nations. Lectures in English. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in GER-E 362 and GER-K 350.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 371 Special Topics in Germanic Studies
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics dealing with Germanic languages, literatures, and cultures. Conducted in English.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 106 or GER-G 250; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in GER-G 100 through GER-G 250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German.
GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of literary types (narrative, dramatic, lyric), with examples of each selected from two or more periods. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of a single literary theme (such as music, generational conflict, love, revolution) as represented in two or more periods. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Required for teacher certification. Conducted in German.
GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Gateway course to the study of German literature and media. Provides the basic tools of the analysis of literature, film and media. Content varies and may focus on either literature or film/media. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 333 German Translation Practice
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300
- Description
- Introduction to the theory and practice of translation. Discussion of techniques and stylistic approaches. Emphasis on German/English translation using a variety of texts, including technical texts, business communication, and texts on current topics. Comparative stylistic analysis.
GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- General introduction to German philosophical and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasizes some of the most important events of German cultural history and provides the intellectual concepts that lend meaning to those events. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Participation in the Graz Summer Program
- Description
- An on-site introduction to Austrian culture and its roots. Family, education, religion and the arts, music, customs and traditions; the economy and tourist industry; historical relations with Germany and the new identity of the Second Republic. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 375 Conversational German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300
- Description
- Emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Focuses on increasing vocabulary, gaining accuracy in self-expression, and developing sensitivity to appropriate usage. Texts studied include examples from contemporary German media. Performative activities, such as skits, dialogues, and parodies, provide practice and reinforce lessons. Conducted in German.
GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 250; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for intermediate to advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
GER-G 397 Residential Workshop
- Credits
- 1–2 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Description
- Discussion and workshop (performance, drama reading, etc.) given in residential units; conducted in German. Topic set in consultation with student group.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GER-G 399 Honors Tutorial
- Credits
- 1–2 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Notes
- Honors course
- Description
- Tutorial may be taken for 1 credit hour in conjunction with an upper-level course in which the student is concurrently enrolled, or independently for 2 credit hours under the supervision of a faculty member.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to reading Middle High German and survey of Middle High German literature. Historical and cultural background on the Middle Ages in German-speaking countries. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Selection of significant German literary works since 1500. Topic announced in online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Life and works of a major author or a group of authors. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of German film and/or other manifestations of German popular culture (television, music, cabaret, Trivialliteratur of the twentieth century).
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 421 Contemporary Germany: Overview
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Political, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of present-day Germany. Comparison with adjacent states. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 421 or GER-V 400.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture of any of the German-speaking countries, generally in the more recent historical periods. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours in GER-G 422 and GER-V 405.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Major public concerns as reflected in German literature since World War II. Literary art in its cultural and political context. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 424 or GER-V 406.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Phonetics of modern German, including practice in transcription, contrastive analysis of English and German, and attention to pronunciation. Brief historical sketch of principal phonological developments. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The syntax of modern German, with a practical introduction to the methods of grammatical analysis. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 453 Introduction to German Sociolinguistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Examines the relationship between language and society in the German-speaking world. Issues include early linguistic socialization, language of institutions (education, medicine, law), language and identity (age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, region), language and multiculturalism, German as a polycentric and as a pan-European language. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to the German language from its Indo-European origins to the present. Examination of the changing role of German in a changing Europe and to the structure, geo-politics, and sociolinguistics of standard and non-standard varieties of the language. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 491 Elementary German for Graduate Students
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to structure of the language necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts of a general nature. Open, with consent of the instructor, to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 100, GER-G 150, or GER-G 491.
GER-G 492 Readings in German for Graduate Students
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 491 or consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Description
- None
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of and GER-G 106, GER-G 200, GER-G 250, or GER-G 492.
GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GER-G 499 Honors Thesis
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 399 and consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Notes
- Honors course
- Description
- Independent reading and research in preparation of an Honors thesis.
GER-K 300 Advanced Norwegian I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-K 250 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Focuses on increasing the structural and textual complexity of speaking and writing in Norwegian. Reviews complex grammar issues and uses a large number of contemporary literary and non-literary texts and visual materials to significantly expand vocabulary. Themes include health, lifestyle, communication, love, gender roles, and socialization.
GER-K 330 Advanced Norwegian II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-K 300 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Focuses on increasing the structural and textual complexity of speaking and writing in Norwegian. Reviews complex grammar issues and uses a large number of contemporary literary and non-literary texts and visual materials to significantly expand vocabulary. Themes include language, politics, work, environment, family and education.
GER-N 300 Advanced Dutch I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-N 250 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in GER-N 100 through GER-N 250. Reading proficiency, different levels of style and expression, and written argumentation. Discussion through short literary texts and one novel. Conducted in Dutch.
GER-N 330 Advanced Dutch II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-N 300 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Introduction to different levels of style and expression and to written argumentation in Dutch. Texts include various literary genres and form the basis for in-class discussion and for exercises designed to develop oral and written fluency. Conducted in Dutch.
GER-N 400 Topics in Dutch Culture and Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-N 330
- Description
- Dutch literature and culture since the Middle Ages. Analyzing, discussing, evaluating and writing about literary texts and articles about Dutch culture through the ages. Conducted in Dutch.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-S 491 Scandinavian Languages for Reading Knowledge
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Prior completion of the B.A. language requirement in another language or consent of instructor
- Description
- Introduction to the structure of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts in the area of Scandinavian studies.
GER-X 371 College Teaching Internship
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330 and consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Notes
- Counts toward teacher certification but not toward 400-level concentration in German.
- Description
- Observation of and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate German course. Recommended for teacher certification candidates.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 430 or GER-X 371.
GER-X 490 Individual Readings in Germanic Literature
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of director of undergraduate studies
- Description
- Fosters a deeper understanding of relevant periods, authors, and themes pertaining to Germanic literature through independent study guided by a faculty member.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GER-X 491 Individual Readings in Scandinavian Studies
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Individualized reading program in Scandinavian studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous coursework with the same instructor.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in GER-K 495 and GER-X 491.
GER-X 492 Individual Readings in Netherlandic Studies
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Individualized reading program in Netherlandic studies, generally designed to deepen foundation laid in previous coursework with the same instructor.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in GER-N 495 and GER-X 492.
GER-X 493 Individual Readings in Yiddish Studies: Language, Literature, Culture
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Readings in Yiddish or English translations on a topic in Yiddish Culture.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in GER-X 493 and GER-Y 495.
- Courses Taught in German. At least 12 credit hours for the minor must be completed in courses taught in German:
- GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
- GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types
- GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes
- GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- GER-G 375 Conversational German
- GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- GER-G 421 Contemporary Germany: Overview
- GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
- GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- GER-G 453 Introduction to German Sociolinguistics
- GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 200 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 106 or GER-G 200.
GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of literary types (narrative, dramatic, lyric), with examples of each selected from two or more periods. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of a single literary theme (such as music, generational conflict, love, revolution) as represented in two or more periods. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 330 Sixth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily non-literary texts. Required for teacher certification. Conducted in German.
GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Gateway course to the study of German literature and media. Provides the basic tools of the analysis of literature, film and media. Content varies and may focus on either literature or film/media. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- General introduction to German philosophical and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasizes some of the most important events of German cultural history and provides the intellectual concepts that lend meaning to those events. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Participation in the Graz Summer Program
- Description
- An on-site introduction to Austrian culture and its roots. Family, education, religion and the arts, music, customs and traditions; the economy and tourist industry; historical relations with Germany and the new identity of the Second Republic. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 375 Conversational German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300
- Description
- Emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Focuses on increasing vocabulary, gaining accuracy in self-expression, and developing sensitivity to appropriate usage. Texts studied include examples from contemporary German media. Performative activities, such as skits, dialogues, and parodies, provide practice and reinforce lessons. Conducted in German.
GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 250; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for intermediate to advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to reading Middle High German and survey of Middle High German literature. Historical and cultural background on the Middle Ages in German-speaking countries. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Selection of significant German literary works since 1500. Topic announced in online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Life and works of a major author or a group of authors. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of German film and/or other manifestations of German popular culture (television, music, cabaret, Trivialliteratur of the twentieth century).
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 421 Contemporary Germany: Overview
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Political, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of present-day Germany. Comparison with adjacent states. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 421 or GER-V 400.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture of any of the German-speaking countries, generally in the more recent historical periods. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours in GER-G 422 and GER-V 405.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Major public concerns as reflected in German literature since World War II. Literary art in its cultural and political context. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 424 or GER-V 406.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Phonetics of modern German, including practice in transcription, contrastive analysis of English and German, and attention to pronunciation. Brief historical sketch of principal phonological developments. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The syntax of modern German, with a practical introduction to the methods of grammatical analysis. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 453 Introduction to German Sociolinguistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Examines the relationship between language and society in the German-speaking world. Issues include early linguistic socialization, language of institutions (education, medicine, law), language and identity (age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, region), language and multiculturalism, German as a polycentric and as a pan-European language. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE NMcourse
GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to the German language from its Indo-European origins to the present. Examination of the changing role of German in a changing Europe and to the structure, geo-politics, and sociolinguistics of standard and non-standard varieties of the language. Conducted in German.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Minor GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Minor Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
- Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Minor Residency. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Minor Area Courses
Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100-499 level with the
GERsubject area prefix--as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken--as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent--except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward minor requirements:
- GER-E 121 An Introduction to German Culture
- GER-E 122 Fairy Tales from the Grimm Brothers to Today
- GER-E 124 Marx, Nietzche, Freud, and Company
- GER-E 141 Amsterdam
- GER-E 142 Dutch Footprints
- GER-E 162 Scandinavian Culture
- GER-G 100 Beginning German I
- GER-G 105 Accelerated First-Year German
- GER-G 150 Beginning German II
- GER-K 100 Beginning Norwegian I
- GER-K 150 Beginning Norwegian II
- GER-N 100 Beginning Dutch I
- GER-N 105 Accelerated Elementary Dutch
- GER-N 150 Beginning Dutch II
- GER-G 200 Intermediate German I
GER-E 121 An Introduction to German Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to important events of German cultural history. Rather than sticking to the strict chronology of history, it introduces concepts that lend meaning to chronology in the first place. The course is built around ideas—religion, language, literature, sports, for example—that make sense of the changing flow of events and yield historical narratives.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-E 122 Fairy Tales from the Grimm Brothers to Today
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Germanic fairy tales. Some of the world's most famous fairy tales are examined in their historical and cultural contexts and read for their contemporary significance. Promotes analysis of European culture revealed in these tales.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-E 124 Marx, Nietzche, Freud, and Company
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces modern European intellectual history, focusing on authors who have changed how we think about the world and our place in it. Studies landmark works and interprets them in the context of various historical and contemporary challenges.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-E 141 Amsterdam
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- General introduction to Dutch culture, focusing mostly on Amsterdam and its influence upon societies in and around the world. Emphasizes contemporary issues based on events in the past. May include a study of liberalism, policies, World War II, Anne Frank, water management, and trends in home design and architecture. Taught in English.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
GER-E 142 Dutch Footprints
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to an important period in Dutch cultural history, with a focus on novels about that time. The course is built around ideas (religion, language, literature, colonialism) that make sense of the changing flow of events and yield historical narratives.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
GER-E 162 Scandinavian Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces Scandinavian cultural history from the region's unique position as an "outsider" living in the outskirts of Europe and in close proximity to nature. Studies the Viking expansion, Icelandic sagas, traditional folk culture and its transformation into modern-day individual expression, indigenous modes of expression, contemporary literature and film, and current political and social trends.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
GER-G 100 Beginning German I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 100, GER-G 105, or GER-G 150.
GER-G 105 Accelerated First-Year German
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Highly motivated students or those with proficiency in another foreign language
- Description
- All elements of grammar, principles of word formation, phonetic and phonemic concepts, structure analysis, extensive reading, and active use of German. Offered only in the fall semester.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 100, GER-G 105, or GER-G 150.
GER-G 150 Beginning German II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 100 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Introduction to present-day German and to selected aspects of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Introduction to German grammatical forms and their functions. Development of listening comprehension, simple speaking proficiency, controlled reading skills and simple written compositions. Active oral participation required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 100, GER-G 105, or GER-G 150.
GER-K 100 Beginning Norwegian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in a cultural context. Introduction to grammar.
GER-K 150 Beginning Norwegian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- GER-K 100 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduction to Norwegian literature and culture. Review of grammar and study of new grammatical topics.
GER-N 100 Beginning Dutch I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Development of speaking ability, with stress on pronunciation, leading to fluency on restricted topics. Introduction to grammar. Reading of annotated stories.
GER-N 105 Accelerated Elementary Dutch
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Recommended for motivated students or those with proficiency in another foreign language. All elements of grammar, principles of word formation, phonetic, phonemic concepts, structure analysis, extensive reading, and active use of elementary Dutch.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-N 105; or GER-N 100 and GER-N 150.
GER-N 150 Beginning Dutch II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- GER-N 100; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Completion of grammatical study begun in GER-N 100; continued stress on speaking Dutch on selected topics; rapid expansion of reading ability using literary and cultural materials.
GER-G 200 Intermediate German I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 150 or GER-G 105 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Review of selected grammatical items. Listening comprehension. Reading of literary and non-literary texts. Discussion of selected films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 106 or GER-G 200.
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies (GERBA)
- Certificate in Business German (BUSGRMACRT)
- Minor in Germanic Studies (GERSTMIN)
- Minors (GERMANMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for minor requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.