German Ger 101 , 102 Elementary German I, II Prerequisite for Ger 102, C- in 101 or instructor’s consent. Students develop beginning communicative competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Appreciation for the Swiss, German and Austrian cultures is developed. Two hours of lab per week are required. (Offered every semester.) 3-3 credits. Ger 201 , 202 Intermediate German I, II Prerequisite, Ger 102 or equivalent. Students work on reviewing, expanding and improving communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations, particularly those relevant to the majors of the students in the class. Intensified reading and writing will be used to explore the diverse geography and culture of the German-speaking countries. Two hours of lab per week are required. (Offered every year.) 3-3 credits. Ger 345 German Conversation Prerequisite, Ger 201 or instructor’s consent. Students will perform fluency building exercises in conversational German. Discussions will be based upon current events using periodicals and videos. Ger 499 Individual Study Prerequisite, instructor’s consent. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students. 1-3 credits.