EKU German Studies
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Classes
Fall 2009
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For students with no (or little) experience with German.
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| Students with enough high school German to start in GER 102 and make an A will recieve an extra 3 hrs credit for GER 101 Attributes: Gen Ed VIII Option 2, Campus Course, Gen Ed 03 Symbolics, Gen Ed 04 Symbolics
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Spring 2010
| Taught in English Attributes: Gen Ed IIIB-Humanities, Gen Ed VII-Breadth Knowledge, Campus Course, Gen Ed 07 Humanities, Gen Ed 08 Humanities
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GER 101 is for students with no (or little) experience with German. Students with enough high school German to enter
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| Students with enough high school German to enter GER 102 & make an A will receive 3 extra hours credit "Not open to native speakers of German" Attributes: Gen Ed VIII-Depth of Knowledge, Campus Course, Gen Ed 03 Symbolics, Gen Ed 04 Symbolics
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| Students with 3 or more years of high school German should enroll in GER 201 or 202. Students entering GER 201 by referral or placement receive an extra six hours credit for GER 101 and 102 if they make an A or B in 201. "Not open to native speakers of German" Attributes: Gen Ed VIII Option 2, Campus Course, Gen Ed 03 Symbolics, Gen Ed 04 Symbolics, Gen Ed 07 Humanities, Gen Ed 08 Humanities
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Certificate of Conversation and Culture in German
We are pleased to offer a Certificate of Conversation and Culture in German. This Short Certificate is offered through the Department for students wishing to study the German language and culture. The Certificate allows the student to provide documentation of their studies to potential employers and/or learning institutions.
Certificate in German Course Guide
Prerequisites: GER 101, 102
Requirements: GER 201, 202, 240, and GER 340. FCC 222 or FCC 210: German Culture through Cinema
A grade of "C" or higher is required in each course for credit towards the Certificate.
German Studies Courses
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Gen. Ed. |
Description |
FCC 222 |
3 |
07 or 08 |
German Culture and Civilization - Introduction to the unique values and traditions of the German peoples as reflected in their achievements. Taught in English. |
GER 101 |
3 |
03 or 04 |
Conversational German I - Prerequisite: all required developmental reading and writing courses. Beginning German conversation, grammar, and language skills. Emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension, with introduction to basic basic written forms. Taught within the context of Germanic cultures. Laboratory work required. |
GER 102 |
3 |
03 or 04 |
Conversational German II - Recommended: GER 101 or equivalent proficiency. Continuation of GER 101. (Students entering GER 102 by referral or by placement receive an extra three (3) hours credit for GER 101 if they make an "A" in 102.) Continuing work on basic communicative skills. Taught within the context of Germanic cultures. Laboratory work required. |
GER 201 |
3 |
03, 04, 07, or 08 |
Intermediate Conversational German I - Recommended: GER 102 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with continuing emphasis on reading and writing skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 201 by referral or by placement receive an extra six (6) hours credit for GER 101 and 102 if they make an "A" or "B: in 201. |
GER 202 |
3 |
03, 04, 07, or 08 |
Intermediate Conversational German II - Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with continuing emphasis on reading and writing skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 202 by referral or by placement receive an extra nine (9) hours credit for GER 101, 102, and 201 if they make an "A" or "B: in 202. |
GER 240 |
3 |
03, 04, 07, or 08 |
Beginning Conversation - Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. Topics for conversation drawn from everyday situations. (Waived in case of demonstrable oral proficiency, but not open to native speakers.) |
GER 295 |
1-3 |
n/a |
Independent Study in German - Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency. May be retaken to a maximum of six (6) hours if topic is different. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair. |
GER 310 |
3 |
n/a |
Topics in Grammar "____" - Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. May be retaken up to a maximum of six (6) hours of topics is different. Selected topics in German language, literature, or culture. |
GER 340 |
3 |
03, 04, 07, or 08 |
Intermediate Conversation - Prerequisite: GER 240 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval . Topics for conversation drawn from contemporary German life. |
GER 495 |
1-3 |
n/a |
Independent Study in German - Prerequisite: department al approval. May be counted toward a major of minor only with persmission of department chair. May be retaken to a maximum of six (6) hours if content is different. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair. |
For more information, e-mail Dr. Theodor Langenbruch, head of the German Studies Section, call him at 859-622-6360, or visit him at Case Annex 363.