German Courses
GERM110. Beginning Language & Culture
A course designed to develop basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will explore culture in German-speaking countries and make connections to diverse perspectives. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction in German, or a limited amount of previous formal instruction in German. Followed by GER 210. 4 credits. FGLO, WI.
GERM111. Int Begin Lang & Culture
An intensive course designed to develop basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will explore culture in German-speaking countries and make connections to diverse perspectives. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement score and some previous experience. Followed by GER 211. 4 credits. FGLO, WI.
GERM1XX. German Elective
GERM208. Princ PK-12 Foreign Lang Educ
Principles and methods of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment in the PK-12 foreign language classroom with an emphasis on the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and the Virginia Foreign Language SOLs. Required of all MOLA majors with a German PK-12 education concentration. Students are encouraged to take this course in their first year at Longwood, or as soon as possible. 1 credit.
GERM210. Begin Integrated Lang & Cultur
A course designed to continue developing basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of German-speaking culture. Prerequisites: GERM 110. 3 credits. PWLA, WI, SI.
GERM210. Begin Integrated Lang & Cultur
A course designed to continue developing basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of German-speaking culture. Prerequisites: GERM 110. 3 credits. PWLA, WI, SI.
GERM211. Inter Integrated Lang & Cult
A course designed to continue developing intermediate interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of German-speaking culture. Prerequisites: GERM 111, 210 or an appropriate placement score. 3 credits. PWLA, WI, SI.
GERM212. Integ Inter Lang & Cult II
A course designed to enhance interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of German-speaking culture. Prerequisite: GERM 211 or an appropriate placement score. G10, PWLA, WI, SI. 3 credits.
GERM213. Intgrtd Intrmd Lang & Cult III
A course designed to enhance interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in German. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of German-speaking culture, with a focus on the Cold War and the reunification period. Grammatical work will include the subjunctive mood and advanced usage of the two-way prepositions. GERM 212 and 213 are at the same language placement level and can be taken in either order. Pre-requisite: GERM 211 or Placement 3 credits, PGLO
GERM295. Special Topics German
The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. Prerequisite: GERM 202. 1-3 credits. Does not satisfy requirement for B.A. degree.
GERM2GC. German FGLO Transfer Pillar
Global Citizenship Pillar Course
GERM2XX. German Elective
GERM330. Civilization and Culture Germa
A study of German civilization and culture with emphasis on social institutions of the current century. Prerequisite: GERM 202. 3 credits.
GERM341. Survey German Lit I
A study of representative works and literary movements in German literature from the Enlightenment through Romanticism. Students will learn to use the methods and language of literary analysis. Prerequisite: GERM 212 or equivalent. 3 credits.
GERM342. Survey German Lit II
A survey of 19th and 20th century German literature from Realism to the present with emphasis on dramatic and prose forms. Students will learn to use the methods and language of literary analysis. Prerequisite: GERM 212 or equivalent. 3 credits.
GERM390. Dir or Independent Study Germ
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391. 1-18 credits.
GERM400. Approaches Teaching German
A study of theories of second language acquisition and their application to the teaching of languages in a communicative, interactive approach at the primary, middle, and secondary levels. Attention will be given to the teaching and testing of listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding. Students will develop lesson plans, engage in peer-teaching, and integrate technology into teaching. Students should take this course in the semester prior to student teaching. 3 credits.
GERM401. Adv Grammar Comp German
Syntax and grammar through written work. Prerequisite: GERM 212 or equivalent. 3 credits.
GERM402. Adv Conv Phonetics German
Theory and practice in the spoken language. Current techniques and their uses in attaining mastery of oral German. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
GERM411. Studies in Literary Genre Germ
Study of a particular genre in German literature, such as the Novelle, lyric poetry, the German novel, modern drama, short story. Prerequisites: GERM 341 and 342. 3 credits.
GERM461. Sr Sem Lit Cultrl Contxt Germa
A seminar for senior modern language majors concentrating in German designed to integrate knowledge of German history and culture as a background for literary analysis. Prerequisites: 3 Credits in any GERM class at the 300 level or above. 3 credits.
GERM482. Directed Secondary Teach Germ
Required of all students seeking PK-12 Teaching Licensure in German. Each student is assigned to work with qualified cooperating teachers in selected school settings off campus. Settings will be chosen among elementary, middle and secondary levels. The student teacher follows the schedule of the cooperating teacher and will take over all duties under the supervision of the cooperating teacher. The schedule involves a minimum teaching day of five to six hours for five days each week (300 hours total). Prerequisite: completion of the Modern Languages major (German concentration), the Study Abroad requirement, and a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.50. 12 credits.
GERM490. Directed Study German
Individualized study; recommended only when material cannot be covered in scheduled courses. By permission of department head. 6 credits maximum.
GERM492. Internship in German
Directed practicum in an applied setting that permits experiential learning. Students learn through performance in meaningful tasks in a variety of professional environments, such as foreign trade missions, government agencies, or the travel industry. It is intended for seniors not seeking teacher certification. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 1-16 credits.
GERM495. Special Topics German
The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits.
GERM498. Senior Thesis in German
Students conduct an in-depth project in German under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. May be repeated as 499. 3 credits.
GERM499. Senior Thesis in German
Students conduct an in-depth project in German under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. 3 credits.