Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

FR 490 Senior Research Project (4 SH)
Students preparing a thesis take this course in their final
semester of the year in which they are scheduled to graduate.
The course will cover development of a written proposal
in consultation with the faculty member of the student’s
choice, weekly meetings with the thesis advisor to assess
progress, develop thesis focus and explore challenges and
issues of research methods. Submission of the thesis to
the advisor in the penultimate week of classes is required.
GEOGRAPHY (GE)
GE 101 Introduction to Geography (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd 4th year
An introductory survey of the discipline of geography.
This course emphasizes the interrelationships between
the physical geography of the world and the patterns of
adjustments and adaptations which humans have made
to the natural environment. Factors studied will include
settlements, population distribution, religion and culture.
GE 200 World Geography (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd 4th year
This introductory course will teach students how to
approach global analysis from a geographical perspective.
Focusing on a variety of regions around the globe, students
will explore the geographical structure of those regions.
Special care will be taken to emphasize the connection
between the geographical structure and the historical and
economic development of a certain region.
GERMAN (GR)
GR 101 Beginning German I (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Fundamentals of written and spoken language. Emphasis
is placed on vocabulary acquisition and mastery of basic
grammar concepts.
GR 102 Beginning German II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): GR 101 or permission of instructor
Continuation of the study of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
Further development of speaking and writing skills and
of reading facility and comprehension.
GR 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in German
(2-5 SH)
An independent study course providing opportunity to
pursue a topic of particular interest. Available only for
students who have completed GR 102.
GR 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in
German (1-4 SH)
Study, discuss and write on topics of particular interest to
students in advanced standing. Examples of topics: Austrian
culture, focus on a single writer or filmmaker, advanced
grammar, German Feminism, Expressionism in visual media
and literature, Fascism and the Holocaust, etc.
GR 201 Intermediate German (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): GR 102 or permission of instructor
This course focuses on the active usage of the material
learned in GR 101 and 102. Communication skills are built
through an interactive classroom atmosphere based on the
discussion of readings and visual media.
GR 210 Studies in Germanophone Contemporary Cultures
(4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): GR 201
Study, discuss and write on topics of particular interest
to students. Examples of topics include current events,
business and economic issues, intermediate-advanced
grammar through authentic texts, travel and tourism, etc.
GR 220 German Conversation (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): GR 102 or permission of instructor
This course continues to build oral and written communication
skills. Conversational exercises such as role-playing
and short oral presentations are emphasized, as well as
continued interactive work with visual media and short
readings.
GR 250/350/450 Internship in German (1-5 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): GR 201; and 310 (recommended)
Assist students in arranging internship opportunities with
multinational companies both in the U. S. and abroad. Students
may take internships during the semester as well as
during the summer. Students are required to complete 75
hours of work for each credit hour registered and earned.
An Internship Application must be completed and filed with
the Office of Career Services and Internships.
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