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.