Course Schedule

Course Term
Spring 2026
GER

GER 501 – Appropriating and Reshaping the Past

Examines the creative reception of cultural artifacts found in oral traditions, religion, politics, historical events and the arts in German-speaking cultures.

Section
001
Days
Tu
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 15
  • Days: Tu
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 15

GER 516 – Advanced Research Methods in Transcultural German Studies

This course helps students bring a previous research project to a new level of excellence and cultivates advanced competence in interdisciplinary research methods in German Studies, with equal attention afforded to literary/cultural and applied linguistic/pedagogical approaches.

Section
001
Days
Th
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 10
  • Days: Th
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 10

GER 580 – Applied Linguistics for German as a Foreign Language
Cross Listed

Issues in and methods of applied linguistics with emphasis on Germanic languages. Student taking GER 480 for German Studies credit must have advanced proficiency in German. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on an aspect of applied linguistic research. Students taking GER 580 for German Studies credit must have advanced proficiency in German.

Section
001
Days
Mo
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: Mo
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25

GER 596C – Culture

The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.

Section
001
Days
MoWe
Time
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: MoWe
  • Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25

GER 596J – Second Language Acquisition Research
Cross Listed

The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.

Section
001
Days
Tu
Time
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 18
  • Days: Tu
  • Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 18

GER 615 – Second Language Acquisition Theory
Cross Listed

Survey of major perspectives on second language acquisition processes, including interlanguage theory, the Monitor Model, acculturation/pidginization theory, cognitive/connectionist theory, and linguistic universals. Analysis of research from the different perspectives includes consideration of grammatical, pragmatic, and sociolinguistic dimensions of language learning.

Section
001
Days
Th
Time
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Instructor
Status
Closed
Enrollment
0 / 20
  • Days: Th
  • Time: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
  • Status: Closed
  • Enrollment: 0 / 20
Fall 2025
GER

GER 508 – Approaches to German Studies

Section
001
Days
Mo
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Aug 25 - Dec 10
Status
Open
Enrollment
5 / 10
  • Days: Mo
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 5 / 10

GER 509 – Traditions and Revolutions

Provides a critical overview of literary and intellectual currents of the "modern" period; explores the changing status and social function of literature.

Section
001
Days
Th
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Aug 25 - Dec 10
Status
Open
Enrollment
7 / 15
  • Days: Th
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 7 / 15

GER 579 – Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
Cross Listed

This class is intended to prepare students to teach a second/foreign language. It will provide students with the essential foundations in language teaching methodology and theory, pedagogical grammar, curriculum and materials development, classroom management, and formal and informal assessment techniques. In addition, students will gain practical knowledge through video practicum components, which allow them to watch and reflect on actual classroom teaching. Students will complete this program with the pedagogical knowledge and practical understanding necessary to be confident and effective language teachers.

Section
002
Days
We
Time
04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Date
Aug 25 - Dec 10
Instructor
Status
Closed
Enrollment
15 / 15
  • Days: We
  • Time: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
  • Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
  • Status: Closed
  • Enrollment: 15 / 15

GER 596Y – Proseminar in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching
Cross Listed · Regular or Alternative Grades: ABCDE or SPCDE

The purpose of the Proseminar is to provide incoming SLAT major and minor students with a forum in which they can acquire knowledge about current major issues in the field of Applied Linguistics and methods applied to investigate them, critically engage with research and scholarship, and develop a stance in relation to these major issues. Please register through the SLAT Program Coordinator.

Section
001
Days
Fr
Time
09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Date
Aug 25 - Dec 10
Status
Open
Enrollment
9 / 22
  • Days: Fr
  • Time: 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 9 / 22