Modern Languages - German Courses

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MLGR-030 GERMAN CONVERSATION PRACTICE

1 credit (EL)

MLGR-101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I

Development of vocabulary, structures, and strategy essential to basic comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Situation-based practice in asking and answering questions; identifying, comparing and describing people and things; expressing wants and needs; and discussing plans. Preparation for living in a German-speaking culture. Four class hours per week. $15 course fee for Jan Term only. ACTFL target: Novice High. Offered fall and January. 4 credits

MLGR-102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN II

Continuation of 101. Continued practice in reading, writing, and talking about activities, making plans and inquiries, expressing wants and needs and discussing experiences. Some practice in narration of present, past, and future events, and also in maintaining opinions. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low. Prerequisite: MLGR 101 or placement test. Offered spring. 4 credits

MLGR-105 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY GERMAN

An accelerated one-semester course that covers the material of MLGR 101 and 102. Satisfies language requirement for BA degree. For students with some previous experience in the language, but not enought to enrol in MLBR 201, and for students with superior language-learning ability. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low. Offered spring. 5 credits

MLGR-201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I

Review of skills and structures described in 101 and 102. Emphasis on building a large practical vocabulary and on using it to describe and narrate. Reading and aural exercises that use authentic materials; writing exercises that reflect real-world tasks. Preparation for living for an extended period in a German-speaking culture. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Mid. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MLSP 102 or placement test. Offered fall. 4 credits

MLGR-202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II

Continuation of 201; appropriate for intermediate students returning from Linfield's semester abroad in Vienna. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Mid. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MLGR 201 or placement test. Offered spring. 4 credits

MLGR-212 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CIVILIZATION II

Introduction to the contemporary culture and civilization of the German-speaking countries. Study of cultural achievements and contributions to the world; consideration of special questions inherent in dealing with other European neighbors and the world beyond. Sources include literature, film, and contemporary historical and political writing. Conducted in English. Offered fall. 3 credits

MLGR-240 GERMAN FILM & SOCIETY

Study of the history and development of German film from the early 20th century to the present. Includes, but is not limited to, history of German, Austrian, and Swiss cinema, film narrative, politics and film, image of Germans and Germany through film, and images of America in German film. Acquisition of tools of visual literacy in conjunction with inquiry into modern German culture through film. Screenings of films, student presentations, lectures and discussions. Conducted in English. Offered fall. 4 credits (GP)

MLGR-301 GERMAN COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION I

Intensive practice in task-specific writing and in comprehension of a wide variety of native speech in audio and video tapes. Discussion of a broad range of political, social and personal topics. Speaking and writing practice involves hypothesizing, supporting opinions and functioning in unfamiliar situations. Development of skills in writing well-organized essays. Review of grammar as a tool to improve writing. ACTFL target: Intermediate High. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MLGR 202 or placement test. Offered fall. 4 credits (MWI)

MLGR-302 GERMAN COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION II

Continuation of 301. Study of advanced syntax supports high-level writing tasks. ACTFL target: Intermediate High. Prerequisite: MLGR 301 or placement test, or for advanced students returning from study abroad. Offered spring. 3 credits (MWI)

MLGR-312 GERMAN CIVILIZATION II

Continuation of 311. Emphasis on contemporary social and cultural developments in the German-speaking countries. In German. Offered spring. 3 credits

MLGR-360 TOPICS IN GERMAN CIVILIZATION

Selected aspects of culture and change important in determining the nature of contemporary German-speaking cultures. Study and discussion of printed and broadcast sources from various humanistic and social scientific fields. Recent topics: The Folklore of the Alps and 20th Century German Society on Film. In German. Repeatable for credit when the topic changes. Prerequisite: MLGR 312 or consent of instructor. 3 credits (IS or GP)

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