German (GER)

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a communicative context; for beginners.

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a communicative context; for beginners.

Review course for students with high school German or prior elementary-level instruction.

Provides further practice in the language with increased attention to conversational and written skills; helps students attain intermediate-level proficiency.

Provides further practice in the language with increased attention to conversational and written skills; helps students attain intermediate-level proficiency.

The one credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps transition to UB through an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 198 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

The three credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps students with common learning outcomes focused on fundamental expectations for critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and oral communication, and learning at a university, all within topic focused subject matter. The Seminars provide students with an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 199 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

Explores major cultural and intellectual movements in German thought, society, literature, and the arts within the context of German history. The first semester [GER 301] covers the period from earliest Germanic times to 1750, the second [GER 302] from 1750 to the present. Classes are normally conducted in German.

Explores major cultural and intellectual movements in German thought, society, literature, and the arts within the context of German history. The first semester [GER 301] covers the period from earliest Germanic times to 1750, the second [GER 302] from 1750 to the present. Classes are normally conducted in German.

Enhances the speaking and writing skills of students who have attained intermediate-level proficiency. Activities include intensive small-group discussions on topics of current interest, and frequent writing exercises to refine compositional skills. Instruction exclusively in German.

Incorporates linguistic analysis of the phonetic, phonological, morphological, and syntactic structure of German. Includes a survey of the more important theories of German syntax, as well as preliminary investigation into semantics, if time allows.

Introduces the linguistic and cultural development of the English language from its beginnings to the present. This course is the same as LIN 414, and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.

Introduces the linguistic and cultural development of the German language from its beginnings to the present. Instruction is usually in German.

Allows in-depth study of traditional Märchen and Sagen, and Kunst-Märchen, as well as a survey of Germanic mythologies and legends. Instruction is usually in German.

Explores a selected topic in German linguistics, literature, or cultural history.

Course for senior-level majors intended to provide a learning experience that integrates knowledge from lower-level courses. Topics may vary.

Hands-on experience in language and cultural studies at institutions and organizations in Western New York and/or nationwide.

Students collaborate with faculty research mentors on an ongoing project or conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience provides students with an inquiry-based learning opportunity and engages them as active learners in a research setting.

Allows independent and intensive research on a selected topic in German studies.