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German (GERMAN)

GERMAN 101 First-Semester German

4 cr. Undergraduate.

Introductory course for students who have had no previous work in German.

Prerequisites: 0-2 yrs of HS German or level 1 score on German placement test.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 102 Second-Semester German

4 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of German 101.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in German 101(P) or level 2 score on German placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro crs).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 111 German Life and Civilization: Part I

3 cr. Undergraduate.

The historical and cultural heritage of Germany from earliest times to 1806: major figures and developments in German art, literature, music, philosophy, and language. In English.

Prerequisites: none.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 112 German Life and Civilization: Part II:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

The historical and cultural heritage of Germany from 1806 to the present: major figures and developments in German art, literature, music, education, and philosophy. In English.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Not retakable for credit.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 115 Seminar on Scandinavian Culture:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

In-depth study of a specific topic in Scandinavian culture, e.g., theatre, film, literature, women's issues, etc.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 145 Views of Germany:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

In-depth study of selected aspects of German civilization as reflected in literature.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 192 First-Year Seminar:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000, Fall 1999.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 197 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/change in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 199 Independent Study

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Prerequisites: soph st; 2.0 GPA, consent of instructor, and department chair.

Course Rules: May not be retaken.

Last Taught: Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 203 Third-Semester German

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of German 102.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in German 102(P) or level 3 score on German placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 204 German in Your Field and Beyond

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of German 203. Grammar structures; vocabulary development through reading, writing, and speaking about subjects in students' fields of study; inter- and cross-disciplinary studies.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in German 203(P) or level 4 score on German placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 215 Reading for Research:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Basic grammatical principles and linguistic structures, augmented by individually-supervised readings in the student's field of specialization. Designed for students preparing for reading examinations.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: May be retaken once for cr.

Last Taught: UWinteriM 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Summer 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 289 Internship in German, Lower Division

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of basic principles of German in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: intro course in German; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2001.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 297 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 299 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2000, Fall 1999, Summer 1997, Fall 1995.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 331 German Grammar in Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Review of major structures in German grammar; application of those structures through writing and speaking. Emphasis on written accuracy and proficiency.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 204(P) or equiv. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 332 Presentation and Composition

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Practice in presentation and composition, with emphasis on issues in post-war and contemporary German culture, written accuracy, and proficiency.

Prerequisites: German 204(P) or equiv. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 333 Texts and Contexts

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Reading and analysis of literary and non-literary texts in German; introduction to basic textual analysis skills.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 331(P) or GERMAN 332(P).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 334 Introduction to German Studies

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Survey of German literature and culture from 1750 to the present.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 331(P) or GERMAN 332(P).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 341 Undergrad Seminar in German-Amer Studies: Germans in Wisconsin & Milwaukee

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Student projects and presentations on the various aspects of the German heritage in Wisconsin and Milwaukee.

Prerequisites: jr st.

Course Rules: Required of ethnic studies majors with a German-American concentration.

Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2005.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 360 German for the Global World

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Vocabulary, writing, reading, and oral German skills needed for the global world.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 332(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 371 German Phonetics

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Focus on English-German contrasts and pronunciation difficulties; phonetic transcription; drills in pronunciation.

Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; GERMAN 332(P).

Course Rules: Previously GERMAN 671.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 397 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/ change in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, UWinteriM 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 410 German Cultural History

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major aspects of German culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

Last Taught: Fall 1998, Fall 1995.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 410G German Cultural History

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major aspects of German culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

Last Taught: Fall 1998, Fall 1995.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 415 Topics in German Studies:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Exploration of selected topics in German Studies. Critical analysis of a variety of texts and contexts.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 332(P).

Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 415G Topics in German Studies:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Exploration of selected topics in German Studies. Critical analysis of a variety of texts and contexts.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 332(P).

Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 425 Introduction to German Translation

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Introduction to skills necessary to professional translation from German to English, including text analysis, summarizing texts, and terminology research.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 332(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 450 German Literature: Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, Classicism

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Major literary movements and writers in the late eighteenth century. Emphasis on Lessing, Schiller, and Goethe.

Prerequisites: German 332(426)(P), 333(P), & 334(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2001, Fall 1998, Spring 1996.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 451 Introduction to German Linguistics

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

The nature of linguistics; aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics; discourse and text; varieties of German; acquisition of German as a foreign language.

Prerequisites: German 332(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2009, Spring 2006.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 451G Introduction to German Linguistics

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

The nature of linguistics; aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics; discourse and text; varieties of German; acquisition of German as a foreign language.

Prerequisites: German 332(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2009, Spring 2006.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 454 German Literature: Realism, Naturalism, and the Turn of the Century

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Major literary movements, writers, and works of the second half of the nineteenth century.

Prerequisites: German 332(426)(P), 333(P), & 334(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2009, Fall 2002, Spring 1997.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 456 German Literature from the Turn of the Century to World War II

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Major literary movements, writers, and works of the first half of the twentieth century; expressionism, 'Neue Sachlichkeit,' and exile literature.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 333(P) or GERMAN 334(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2010, Fall 2006, Fall 2003.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 460 German Literature from 1945 to the Present

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Literary writers and works of the German-speaking countries from 1945 to the present.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 333(P) or GERMAN 334(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 460G German Literature from 1945 to the Present

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Literary writers and works of the German-speaking countries from 1945 to the present.

Prerequisites: GERMAN 333(P) or GERMAN 334(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 474 German for Professional Purposes

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Language and structures of Germany's professional world. Historical, political, legal, economic, social and cultural forces shaping Germany today.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 474G German for Professional Purposes

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Language and structures of Germany's professional world. Historical, political, legal, economic, social and cultural forces shaping Germany today.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 475 Seminar on the History and Structure of German

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historical development of the German language from its beginnings to the present.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 475G Seminar on the History and Structure of German

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historical development of the German language from its beginnings to the present.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 476 Advanced German Grammar and Usage

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Analysis and discussion of a variety of text topics and genres. Practice in speaking and writing German; attention to written accuracy and sophistication of form.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 476G Advanced German Grammar and Usage

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Analysis and discussion of a variety of text topics and genres. Practice in speaking and writing German; attention to written accuracy and sophistication of form.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P) and completion of 3 cr upper-division German electives. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 478 Reading Older German Handwriting

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Study of German writing styles typical in older documents. Analysis and transliteration of birth certificates, letters, and family histories along with other documents of cultural importance.

Prerequisites: junior standing; GERMAN 332(P); and completion of at least 3 cr upper-division GERMAN elective coursework.

Course Rules: Previously GERMAN 488.

Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2017, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 483 Seminar on German Studies:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

In-depth study of major themes, genres, or authors in German-language literature and culture; particular theoretical ideas and methods applied to selected texts.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P); and completion of at least 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/ change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 483G Seminar on German Studies:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

In-depth study of major themes, genres, or authors in German-language literature and culture; particular theoretical ideas and methods applied to selected texts.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P); and completion of at least 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/ change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 484 Seminar on Themes and Motifs in German Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Recurring themes, patterns, and figures in German-language literature.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P); and completion of at least 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/ change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 484G Seminar on Themes and Motifs in German Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Recurring themes, patterns, and figures in German-language literature.

Prerequisites: jr st; GERMAN 332(P); and completion of at least 3 cr upper-division German electives.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/ change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 489 Internship in German, Upper Division

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of advanced principles of German in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: German 332(426)(P), 333(P), & 334(P); 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2016, Summer 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 497 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 497G Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 499 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 525 Seminar in Advanced German Translation

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Refinement of translation skills; concentration on specific types of texts.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 425(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2009, Spring 2007, Spring 2005.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 597 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 597G Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 645 Seminar on Representative German Authors:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Works of representative authors. Any add'l prereqs announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 334 (P), & 6 cr German courses at the 400-level or above.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic: undergrad, unlimited; grads, 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 645G Seminar on Representative German Authors:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Works of representative authors. Any add'l prereqs announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 334 (P), & 6 cr German courses at the 400-level or above.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic: undergrad, unlimited; grads, 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 649 Seminar on Theoretical Approaches to German Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Particular theoretical ideas and methods applied to selected texts; literary movements in relation to philosophy and aesthetics.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 334 (P), & 6 cr German courses at the 400-level or above.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 649G Seminar on Theoretical Approaches to German Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Particular theoretical ideas and methods applied to selected texts; literary movements in relation to philosophy and aesthetics.

Prerequisites: jr st; German 334 (P), & 6 cr German courses at the 400-level or above.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 697 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2014, Fall 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 697G Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2014, Fall 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 699 Independent Reading

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Advanced independent work under the supervision of a German faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult the German program coord.

Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

GERMAN 700 Practicum in German Language Teaching Methods

1 cr. Graduate.

Practical application within German of methods and concepts taught in MALLT(MAFLL) 700.

Prerequisites: grad st; MALLT(MAFLL) 700(C) or cons instr.

Course Rules: Retakable to 2 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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