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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.