German Minor
A major in German is not offered at Roanoke College.
Minor in German
A minor in German consists of six units, including:
German 201 and 202, or two electives
German 301 or 320
German 311 or 314 or 315
Two electives to be selected from German courses at or above the 300 level or Linguistics 320.
Each minor will be individually tailored to complement the student’s interests and major field of study. A period of study abroad is highly recommended.
The following courses are recommended for those seeking teaching licensure in German: for teaching methods– Language 341; for composition and conversation-German 301; for civilization and culture-German 311 or 314 or 315; for survey literature courses-German 320 and 321; for Linguistics- Linguistics 320. For placement and prerequisites at the lower level see “Modern Languages.”
GRMN 101, 102 Elementary German I, II
A study of the fundamental structures of German, with emphasis on oral proficiency and communication. Includes cultural topics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
Prerequisite: GRMN 101, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for GRMN 102.
GRMN 201, 202 Intermediate German I, II
A review of grammar. Selected reading, conversation, and composition. (1, 1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
Prerequisite: No prerequisite, but previous study of a modern language is recommended.
The following are taught in German:
GRMN 301 German Composition and Conversation
Practice to improve oral proficiency and writing skills. Vocabulary building through selected readings on cultural topics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.; Laboratory work.
GRMN 311 German Civilization and Culture
The historical, social, and artistic forces which have influenced German life and thought. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.
GRMN 314 The Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries
The development of the culture and politics of modern Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.
GRMN 315 The Post-War Germanies
An examination of the political, economic, and cultural developments in East and West Germany from the end of the World War II to the present, including the reunification. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.; Laboratory work.
GRMN 320 Age of Goethe: Faust
An introduction to the Age of Goethe through reading and discussion of Goethe’s Faust. This course also focuses on improvement of reading skills in German. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.
GRMN 321 Survey of German Literature
Representative works of literature from the Enlightenment to the present. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.
GRMN 380 Special Studies in German Language, Literature, and Culture
The study of a special topic not regularly offered. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs./wk.
GRMN 405, 406 Independent Study
Guided reading and research of a particular facet of German language, literature, or culture. (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: By permission.