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Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

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German<br />

Courses in German (designated GERM) may be applied as<br />

appropriate (according to individual program requirements)<br />

toward:<br />

• the general education requirements for arts and humanities<br />

and international perspective coursework;<br />

• a major or minor in humanities (when appropriate); and<br />

• electives.<br />

GERM 111 Elementary German I (3)<br />

(Assumes no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> German. Fulfills the international<br />

perspective requirement.) An elementary study <strong>of</strong> German.<br />

Emphasis begins with oral communication skills, and leads to<br />

balanced pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the four communication skills <strong>of</strong> listening,<br />

speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic structures,<br />

vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as elements <strong>of</strong><br />

culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native<br />

speakers is used as much as possible. Students may receive credit<br />

for only one <strong>of</strong> the following courses: GERM 101 or GERM 111.<br />

GERM 112 Elementary German II (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 111. Continued basic study <strong>of</strong> German, emphasizing<br />

oral communication and leading to a balanced development <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the four communication skills <strong>of</strong> listening, speaking,<br />

reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation,<br />

and writing are practiced along with continued familiarity with<br />

culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text<br />

from native speakers is used as much as possible. Students may<br />

receive credit for only one <strong>of</strong> the following courses: GERM 101<br />

or GERM 112.<br />

GERM 211 Intermediate German I (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 112. A continued study <strong>of</strong> German emphasizing balanced<br />

development <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the four<br />

communication skills <strong>of</strong> listening, speaking, reading, and writing.<br />

Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and<br />

composition are practiced along with continued study <strong>of</strong> culture,<br />

history, and geography. Classes are conducted mostly in German<br />

and using authentic text from native speakers. Students may<br />

receive credit for only one <strong>of</strong> the following courses: GERM 114,<br />

GERM 102, or GERM 211.<br />

GERM 212 Intermediate German II (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 211. A continued study <strong>of</strong> German emphasizing balanced<br />

development <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the four<br />

communication skills <strong>of</strong> listening, speaking, reading, and writing.<br />

Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and<br />

composition are practiced along with continued study <strong>of</strong> culture,<br />

history, and geography. Classes are conducted almost entirely in<br />

German and using authentic text from native speakers. Students<br />

may receive credit for only one <strong>of</strong> the following courses:<br />

GERM 115, GERM 201, or GERM 212.<br />

<strong>UMUC</strong> Course Descriptions — GERM 111 through GERM 334<br />

GERM 250 Intermediate Conversation (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 212. Further development <strong>of</strong> conversational skills in<br />

German. Focus is on comprehending and responding to questions<br />

seeking concrete information (such as personal background,<br />

interests, needs, family, and work) comprehending media<br />

announcements and reports, and describing visual situations.<br />

Emphasis is on vocabulary building and idiomatic expression.<br />

Short readings from a variety <strong>of</strong> increasingly sophisticated formal<br />

and informal sources are used. Students who have already<br />

successfully completed GERM 201 may not earn credit for this<br />

course.<br />

GERM 301 Review Grammar and Composition I (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 212. A systematic and thorough review <strong>of</strong> grammar with<br />

emphasis on the more idiomatic and difficult points <strong>of</strong> syntax.<br />

GERM 302 Review Grammar and Composition II (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 301. Further review <strong>of</strong> grammar with emphasis on the<br />

more idiomatic and difficult points <strong>of</strong> syntax.<br />

GERM 311 Advanced Conversation I (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 212 or consent <strong>of</strong> the faculty member. Training in<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> German without being confused by syntactical<br />

structures. Emphasis is on conversing in a spontaneous and<br />

idiomatic manner.<br />

GERM 312 Advanced Conversation II (3)<br />

(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:<br />

GERM 311 or consent <strong>of</strong> the faculty member. Further training<br />

in understanding German without being confused by syntactical<br />

structures. Emphasis is on conversing in a spontaneous and<br />

idiomatic manner.<br />

GERM 333 German Life and Culture I (3)<br />

(Conducted in English. Fulfills the historic or international<br />

perspective requirement.) A study <strong>of</strong> the historical, literary, and<br />

cultural traditions <strong>of</strong> Germany through the 18th century.<br />

GERM 334 German Life and Culture II (3)<br />

(Conducted in English. Fulfills the historic or international<br />

perspective requirement.) A study <strong>of</strong> the historical, literary, and<br />

cultural traditions <strong>of</strong> Germany during the 19th and 20th centuries.<br />

Field trips are included.<br />

2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog 87

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