Graduate Courses

Courses Offered

The following is a list of all possible German courses available to graduate students. Please refer to the UWM Schedule of Classes for courses offered during a specific semester.

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 331(P) or GERMAN 332(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

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 331(P) or GERMAN 332(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2023, Spring 2019.

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 2023, Spring 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2022, Fall 2021.

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 2022, Fall 2021.

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.

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.

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: Summer 2023, Fall 2018.

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: Summer 2023, Fall 2018.

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.

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.

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.

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.