Courses

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GR 201 Intermediate German I 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall

A continuation of GR 102. Students do considerably more reading and writing than in prior courses. The course expands their cultural proficiency.

Notes: Students should pass GR 102 with a "C" or better or two years of high school German prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.
GR 202 Intermediate German II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter

A continuation of GR 201. Students do considerably more reading and writing than in prior courses. The course expands their cultural and linguistic proficiency.

Notes: Students should pass GR 201 with a "C" or better or three years of high school German prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.
GR 299 Apprenticeship 1-2 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Written department approval.

Directed apprentice work and activities that require students to use their knowledge of German and develop their competencies in the language. This includes such things as oral expression, appreciation of grammatical structure, proofreading and editing skills, research skills in German and skills in teaching German to others.

Notes:

May be taken for a maximum of 2 credit hours.

GR 301 Advanced German I 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: GR 202 or equivalent.

The aim of this course is to become comfortable in spoken and written German through an understanding of the culture of Germany and German-speaking countries, intending to develop students’ language abilities at the advanced level, but integrate all language skills in its approach.

GR 302 Advanced German II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: GR 301 or equivalent.

Continues to develop the language skills acquired in German 301. Students will work with authentic German materials in a variety of media and genres to enhance the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

GR 310 German Cultures and Countercultures 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter, Alternating Years
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better or HON 101 and HON 111 and sophomore standing.

This course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the cultures and countercultures of Germany. It offers a comprehensive view of the historical, geographical, political and economic factors which have shaped today’s German society.

GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: Completion of the Written English Competency or instructor permission. If part of a study abroad, instructor permission, and completion of all OIA documents.

A multidisciplinary introduction to the culture and civilization of central Europe, loosely defined as the lands of the Hapsburg Empire, and a comprehensive view of the historical, geographical, political and economic factors which have helped shape today’s central Europe.

Notes:

Cross-listed with HS 311. When offered as GR 311X, a mandatory field experience abroad will be required.

GR 317 Viking Mythology - Pre Christian Germanic Religion 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter, Alternating Years
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better or HON 101 and HON 111 and sophomore standing.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the culture and religious beliefs of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples, using primary sources from a variety of disciplines.

GR 319 Death in Vienna 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter, alternating years
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better or HON 101 and HON 111 and sophomore standing.

The aim of this course is to use crime fiction as a departure point to examine a spectrum of social and cultural topics important in turn-of-the-century Vienna including psychology, criminology, the women’s movement, nationalism, interest in the occult, and others.

GR 411 Der Krimi 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall, alternating years
  • Prerequisites: GR 301, GR 302, or instructor permission.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to examine German crime fiction with students. The course will examine texts from classical German authors, and conclude with contemporary mysteries and graphic novels.

GR 412 Identity and Belonging in German Literature 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall, alternating years
  • Prerequisites: GR 301, GR 302, or instructor permission.

This course explores the topics of identity and belonging in German, Austrian, and Swiss literary texts in their cultural and historical contexts. The selections represent multiple genres and literary movements.  

GR 491X Internship in German 1-12 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: GR 202 or department head permission.

Students will engage in an internship using primarily German in accordance with NMU internship policies.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as internship opportunities vary.

GR 495 Special Topics in German 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: GR 301 or GR 302.

This is an experimental course based on topics of authors, genres or literature periods not covered in other regularly approved German courses.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

GR 498 Directed Study in German 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing, instructor and department head permission.

Independent study by qualified students. A directed study course is designed to meet a specific academic requirement of the student who is unable to earn the credit during regularly scheduled course offerings. The student and professor agree to the specific topic and requirements needed to earn the credit.

GRN 001 Internship Completion 0 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Completion of 4 credits of GRN 490 or GRN 490 plus additional field placement credits to equal 4 credits.
Indicates that the student has completed the internship requirement for the gerontology minor.
GRN 101 Introduction to Gerontology 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
Course provides an overview of the physical, psychological and social aspects of aging. It examines the aging process as experienced by the individual and how aging impacts society. Topics include normal and abnormal aging and the impact that class, race, ethnicity and gender exert on the life course.
GRN 490 Gerontology Field Placement 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Gerontology minor, completion of gerontology minor core.
Provides students in the gerontology minor with the opportunity to interface with older adults in a social or health care setting. Course also provides a learning experience for students. In cooperation with the professional community serving older adults, students get hands-on experience designed to benefit students in their career objectives. Notes: Students who are required to take a field placement for their major would have to enroll for at least one GRN 490 credit and make the additional three credit hours up with an approved gerontology minor course substitution.
HL 111 Lifespan Health 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall

This course is an examination of the basic principles which guide health and wellness across the lifespan, including emotional, physical, social, environmental and spiritual dimension of wellness.

HL 125 Emergency Health Care 3 cr.  (2-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Provides students with instruction that will enable AHA Certification in CPR for the Health Care Provider. This includes certification in adult, child and infant CPR (1 person/2 person), rescue breathing, obstructed airway care, use of protective mask and bag valve and AED application. Instruction also in spine boarding, splinting, wound care, crutch use, primary survey, vital sign assessment, and OSHA compliance.

Notes:

Formerly ATR 125 Emergency Care for the Health Professional.

HL 211 Health Aspects of Aging 3 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
An exploration of preventive health behaviors impacting normal aging and common age-related disease processes. Theoretical issues in promoting the health of older adults are introduced and applied.