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GERMAN 203
above 300. Three of these hours may consist of approved
German Studies courses in other programs. No more than
15 hours may be earned in courses offered at the German
Summer School.
Second Major Option
Students who present two majors (German and another field)
are required to complete 24 hours of course work in German,
to include the following: 301, 302, 307, and two of the following:
305, 308, 370, 401, 405, 410, or 470 taken at the German
Summer School may substitute for either 301 or 302, but not
both. The remaining hours may be selected from German
courses above 300. Three of these hours may consist of
approved German Studies courses in other programs. No
more than 12 hours may be earned in courses offered at the
German Summer School.
No more than 12 hours may be earned in courses offered at
the German Summer School.
Minor Study Requirements
Fifteen hours of course work above 300, including 301, 302.
Lower Division German
All beginning students should enroll in Basic German (101),
which provides a foundation in reading, writing, listening and
speaking for all subsequent courses. All students who have
never taken a German course at UNM must take a placement
exam to determine the adequate course level. Heritage
speakers are strongly advised not to enroll in lower-division
language courses.
203–204. Intermediate German Conversation. (1-3) ∆
Optional course for students of 201–202 providing additional
practice in speaking and listening. Students not concurrently
enrolled in 201-202 may enroll only with the permission of the
instructor. Offered on CR/NC basis only.
275–276. Accelerated Beginning German. (6, 6)
Intensive language course sequence that covers the material
of 101–102, 201–202. After completing, 276 students are
prepared to enroll in third-year courses. Students may not
receive credit for both the accelerated sequence and the
regular language course sequence (101 through 202).
301–302. Advanced German. (3, 3)
Contextual grammar review based on cultural materials from
a variety of media and short literary texts.
303. Advanced German Conversation. (1 to a maximum
of 3) ∆
Optional course for students of 301–302 providing additional
practice in speaking and listening. Students not concurrently
enrolled in 301-302 must obtain the permission of the instructor.
Offered on CR/NC basis only.
304. Theater Workshop. (3)
Production of a dramatic work, emphasizing the performative
and creative dimension of German language, culture,
and history.
305. Topics: Germany Today. [Germany Today.] (3)
Study of present-day life and culture in Germany as represented
in popular media, including TV and film. Aimed at
students who wish to improve their language skills.
307. Introduction to German Literature. (3)
Study of literary texts of varying length from a variety of
genres and periods.
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
Graduate Program
Graduate Advisor
Susanne Baackmann, Ortega Hall 349C, 277-3206
theodor@unm.edu
M.A. in German Studies
The M.A. in German Studies provides an interdisciplinary
foundation designed to prepare students for work in pertinent
fields including secondary school teaching, translation work,
and also for entrance to doctoral programs in German. A
background in German equivalent to that of an undergraduate
major is required for entering candidates. M.A. candidates
may choose between two plans: under Plan I, they are
required to complete 24 hours of course work plus 6 thesis
hours; under Plan II, they are required to complete 32 hours
of course work without thesis. The comprehensive exams
involve a more extensive written component for Plan II. Core
requirements include a theory course (3 credit hours) and a
Professional Development Colloquium (MLNG 501) (1 hour).
Teaching assistants are also required to enroll in a Teaching
Practicum (MLNG 500) during their first semester of teaching.
Two semesters of another foreign language or its equivalent
are required of all M.A. candidates. Please contact the graduate
advisor or the department for specific information.
Undergraduate Program
101–102. Basic German I–Basic German II. [Basic
German.] (3, 3)
Language course sequence for all beginning students, providing
a foundation in reading, writing, listening and speaking
skills for all subsequent courses. {Fall, Spring}
201–202. Intermediate German I–Intermediate German
II. [Intermediate German.] (3, 3)
Continues development of skills in reading, writing, speaking
and listening at the second-year level.
308. Introduction to German Culture. (3)
Introduction to cultural and intercultural aspects of life in
German-speaking countries. Readings include historical as
well as contemporary material.
*336. Topics in German Literature and Culture in
Translation. [German Literature and Culture in Translation.]
(3 to a maximum of 12) [3] ∆
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 336.) Study of individual
authors, genres, and/or periods of German literature and
culture in translation.
366. German Reading for Graduate Students. (3)
Accelerated course for graduate reading requirements.
Emphasizes readings in sciences and humanities. Will not
satisfy A&S language requirement. Undergraduates must
have permission of instructor.
401. Contemporary German Cultures. (3)
Study of contemporary social, political, and cultural trends
in German-speaking countries based on a variety of current
sources.
405. Advanced German Composition. (3)
Intensive practice of writing skills in a variety of genres.
*446. Translation. (3)
Study of theories and methods of translating, and practical
work in translation from German into English and English
into German.
450. Special Topics in German Studies. (3, no limit) ∆
Topics will deal with specific aspects of German literature and
culture and language. .
480. Topics: Advanced Seminar in German Studies.
[Advanced Seminar in German Studies.] (1-3, no limit) ∆
Advanced study of periods and genres in German literature
and thought from 1700 to present.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.