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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
GER 101	Special Topics	Experts on individual countries cover historical and contemporary developments on the European intellectual scene with regard to their relevance for the present American student generation. The special subject is announced at pre-registration. Open,"to all students, and may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.
GER 103	Ger Civilization & Cult	Introduces the geography, history, government, literature, and arts of German-speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland and Austria). Emphasizes comparison of the cultures and values of German societies to those of Anglo-American society. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.
GER 109	Germ Lit In Trans	Examines representative German literary works, emphasizing the characters and ideas that have influenced both German literature and the literature of other countries. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.
GER 140	German Film	Surveys major German films with English subtitles. Through film, students learn about cultural and social changes in 20th-century German-speaking countries and become aware of differences between German and Anglo-American cultures. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.
GER 150	Intensive Elem Ger I	Equivalent to GER 151 and GER 152.
GER 151	Elementary German I	Introduces the German language, emphasizing all language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Fall, annually.
GER 152	Elementary German II	Continuation of GER 151. Prerequisite: GER 151 or equivalent. Spring, annually.
GER 250	Intensive Inter Ger II	Equivalent to GER 251 and 252 combined. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.
GER 251	Intermed German I (German III)	Continuation of GER 152, with greater emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 150 or 152, or equivalent. Fall, annually.
GER 252	Interm German II (German IV)	Continuation of GER 251. Prerequisite: GER 251 or equivalent. Spring, annually.
GER 254	Business German	A study of the language needed to conduct common business transactions, and discuss financial and technological matters in German. Requires writing of business letters and reports in German. Emphasizes cultural differences between German and American business practices. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.
GER 255	German Civ I	Introduces German society, enlightened by glimpses at Germany's rich history. A study of German geography, politics, family life, immigration, art, education, music, literature, and media helps students define and understand the multiple aspects of German identity. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.
GER 256	Germanic Civ II	A complement to German 255, with greater emphasis on Germany's past.
GER 257	German Immersion	This course, offered in Germany, will introduce students to German culture, including aspects of everyday life in Germany, as well as facilitate understanding of Germany's history and civilization through study of important monuments and urban design. Prerequisite: GER 252 or permission of instructor. Pre-session, annually.
GER 260	The German Short Story	Study of German short stories from the turn of the 19th century to the present. All readings, discussions, and assignments in German. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.
GER 265	Inter Conversation	Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency. May be substituted for GER 252 with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GER 251 or equivalent.
GER 270	Intro To German Phoe & Pronun	Introduces the German phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Prerequisite: GER 252 or equivalent.
GER 302	Topics in German Lit & Culture	In-depth examination of a German literary movements, literary theme or cultural topic. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in English. Assignments done in German for German majors and minors. Prerequisite (only for German majors and minors): GER 251 or GER 250.
GER 307	German Conv & Comp I	Develops students' abilities in listening, speaking and writing German. This course emphasizes a variety of issues relating to modern Germany. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252.
GER 308	German Conv & Comp II	Continuation of GER 307. Prerequisite: GER 307 or permission of instructor
GER 340	German Film	Surveys major German films with English subtitles. Through film, students learn about cultural and social changes in 20th-century German-speaking countries and become aware of differences between German and Anglo-American cultures. Lectures in English; assignments in German. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.
GER 341	Surv Germ Lit Mid Ages To 18th	Survey and discussion of the main trends of German thought and literary expression from the Middle Ages through the Classical period. This course emphasizes the emergence and evolution of literary genres. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252.
GER 342	Surv Germ Lit 19th Cen To Pres	Survey and discussion of the main trends of German thought and literary expression from German Romanticism to Postmodernity. This course emphasizes the concepts of experimentation with and subversion of the established literary genres. Prerequisite,: GER 250 or 252.
GER 353	Modern German Drama	German drama from the middle of the 19th century to the present, covering representative writers of the realist, naturalist, and expressionist movements, as well as selected contemporary writers. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.
GER 355	German Romanticism	Study of German Romantic literature and philosophy, with consideration of their influences on American Romanticism. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.
GER 358	Classical German Lit	Study of major authors and representative works from the golden age of German literature. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.
GER 451	Readings: German Lit
GER 501	Spec Topics German Lit & Cult	In-depth examination of contemporary German literary and cultural issues. May be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in German.
GER 551	Adv Supr Readings In Germ Lit	Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student.
GER 557	Adv Germ Ling & Cult Immersion	This course consists of two weeks of intensive online instruction on German culture and civilization, prior to a two week trip to a German-speaking country. During this immersion period, students will visit places of historical =, cultural, artistic, and literary importance of the sites visited, and conduct as much of their daily routines in German as possible. Course offered to graduate students.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

GER 101

Special Topics

Experts on individual countries cover historical and contemporary developments on the European intellectual scene with regard to their relevance for the present American student generation. The special subject is announced at pre-registration. Open,"to all students, and may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.

GER 103

Ger Civilization & Cult

Introduces the geography, history, government, literature, and arts of German-speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland and Austria). Emphasizes comparison of the cultures and values of German societies to those of Anglo-American society. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.

GER 109

Germ Lit In Trans

Examines representative German literary works, emphasizing the characters and ideas that have influenced both German literature and the literature of other countries. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.

GER 140

German Film

Surveys major German films with English subtitles. Through film, students learn about cultural and social changes in 20th-century German-speaking countries and become aware of differences between German and Anglo-American cultures. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.

GER 150

Intensive Elem Ger I

Equivalent to GER 151 and GER 152.

GER 151

Elementary German I

Introduces the German language, emphasizing all language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Fall, annually.

GER 152

Elementary German II

Continuation of GER 151. Prerequisite: GER 151 or equivalent. Spring, annually.

GER 250

Intensive Inter Ger II

Equivalent to GER 251 and 252 combined. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.

GER 251

Intermed German I (German III)

Continuation of GER 152, with greater emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 150 or 152, or equivalent. Fall, annually.

GER 252

Interm German II (German IV)

Continuation of GER 251. Prerequisite: GER 251 or equivalent. Spring, annually.

GER 254

Business German

A study of the language needed to conduct common business transactions, and discuss financial and technological matters in German. Requires writing of business letters and reports in German. Emphasizes cultural differences between German and American business practices. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.

GER 255

German Civ I

Introduces German society, enlightened by glimpses at Germany's rich history. A study of German geography, politics, family life, immigration, art, education, music, literature, and media helps students define and understand the multiple aspects of German identity. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.

GER 256

Germanic Civ II

A complement to German 255, with greater emphasis on Germany's past.

GER 257

German Immersion

This course, offered in Germany, will introduce students to German culture, including aspects of everyday life in Germany, as well as facilitate understanding of Germany's history and civilization through study of important monuments and urban design. Prerequisite: GER 252 or permission of instructor. Pre-session, annually.

GER 260

The German Short Story

Study of German short stories from the turn of the 19th century to the present. All readings, discussions, and assignments in German. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252, or equivalent.

GER 265

Inter Conversation

Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency. May be substituted for GER 252 with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GER 251 or equivalent.

GER 270

Intro To German Phoe & Pronun

Introduces the German phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Prerequisite: GER 252 or equivalent.

GER 302

Topics in German Lit & Culture

In-depth examination of a German literary movements, literary theme or cultural topic. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in English. Assignments done in German for German majors and minors. Prerequisite (only for German majors and minors): GER 251 or GER 250.

GER 307

German Conv & Comp I

Develops students' abilities in listening, speaking and writing German. This course emphasizes a variety of issues relating to modern Germany. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252.

GER 308

German Conv & Comp II

Continuation of GER 307. Prerequisite: GER 307 or permission of instructor

GER 340

German Film

GER 341

Surv Germ Lit Mid Ages To 18th

Survey and discussion of the main trends of German thought and literary expression from the Middle Ages through the Classical period. This course emphasizes the emergence and evolution of literary genres. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252.

GER 342

Surv Germ Lit 19th Cen To Pres

Survey and discussion of the main trends of German thought and literary expression from German Romanticism to Postmodernity. This course emphasizes the concepts of experimentation with and subversion of the established literary genres. Prerequisite,: GER 250 or 252.

GER 353

Modern German Drama

German drama from the middle of the 19th century to the present, covering representative writers of the realist, naturalist, and expressionist movements, as well as selected contemporary writers. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.

GER 355

German Romanticism

Study of German Romantic literature and philosophy, with consideration of their influences on American Romanticism. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.

GER 358

Classical German Lit

Study of major authors and representative works from the golden age of German literature. Prerequisite: GER 250 or 252 or permission of instructor.

GER 451

Readings: German Lit

GER 501

Spec Topics German Lit & Cult

In-depth examination of contemporary German literary and cultural issues. May be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in German.

GER 551

Adv Supr Readings In Germ Lit

Selected readings determined by the needs and interests of the individual student.

GER 557

Adv Germ Ling & Cult Immersion

This course consists of two weeks of intensive online instruction on German culture and civilization, prior to a two week trip to a German-speaking country. During this immersion period, students will visit places of historical =, cultural, artistic, and literary importance of the sites visited, and conduct as much of their daily routines in German as possible. Course offered to graduate students.