German (GRMN)

A course intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of German. Based on the communicative approach, the course emphasizes oral proficiency in basic German as well as reading and writing. The following topics are covered: an introduction to the nominative and accusative cases with their corresponding articles and pronouns, regular and irregular verbs in the present and present perfect tense, word order, basic vocabulary, and the development of cross-cultural awareness. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

A continuation of GRMN 2101. Apart from the continued emphasis on oral competence, cross-cultural awareness, as well as reading and writing, new grammar topics are covered including an introduction to the dative case with its corresponding articles and pronouns, prepositions carrying the accusative and/or dative case, the past tense, relative clauses, adjective endings, the subjunctive and passive voice. Prerequisite: GRMN 2101 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

The first part of an intermediate course designed to review elementary grammar, and to develop further oral competence, with a strong emphasis on cultural competence, reading, and writing. Texts that emphasize culture provide the springboard for the promotion of vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and the active use of oral and written German. Prerequisite: GRMN 1102 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

The second part of an intermediate course designed to review elementary grammar, and to develop further oral competence, with a stronger emphasis on cultural competence, reading, and writing. Texts that emphasize culture provide the springboard for the promotion of vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and the active use of oral and written German. Prerequisite: GRMN 2103 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

A course designed to promote oral and aural proficiency and practical competence in intermediate German. Prerequisite: GRMN 2103 or concurrent enrollment or by LMU Placement Exam.

A finishing course emphasizing oral proficiency, as well as more advanced grammar aspects, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.

A survey of key aspects of German history, society, politics, and arts from the time of the Germanic tribes more than 2,000 years ago to present-day Germany. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

A seminar on decisive moments in German history from 800 to 2007 having to do with particular historical events, persons, inventions, discoveries, and more. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

A seminar on the historical development of German cinema from German Expressionism to contemporary films. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

An introduction to German literature from its beginning to the 20th century by means of representative texts in all genres. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

This course explores the discourse of war and peace in German culture from the 17th century to the present with examples from literature, film, art, music, and popular culture. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Information Literacy.

An advanced German course introducing the specialized language of everyday business dealings. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

A seminar on representative German plays since the 19th century. It includes classics from Büchner to Brecht and beyond. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

An introduction to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and the multi-faceted fairy tale research. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.

A close reading of representative German novellas since the 19th century. It primarily covers novellas in the Romantic and Realist tradition. Prerequisite: GRMN 2104 or by LMU Placement Exam.