| University
of Iowa
WebCAPE German Placement
Test Recommendations
Please
note: The following placements are recommendations only! The
best placement for you depends on the strength and emphasis of your previous
coursework, your motivation to learn German, and whether you have had
out-of-class exposure to the language by traveling or living in a German
speaking country. If your high school German program placed very strong
emphasis on speaking and/or listening skills or you have spent longer
than one month living in a German speaking country, you may want to consider
taking a higher course. If you are unsure about your placement, talk with
your academic adviser or contact the German Department (335-2285) and
ask for help.
| SCORE |
PLACEMENT |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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| <
399 |
013:014 |
First-year
German Review
This review course covers the material in 013:011 and 013:12 (Elementary
German I&II) in an accelerated format. This course is designed
for students with previous study of German in high school, usually
two years or more, who place below the third semester level on the
placement test. The course begins with a fast-paced review of material
typically covered in high school programs; the pace slows in the middle
of the semester as less-familiar topics are covered.
|
400
– 449 |
013:021 |
Intermediate
German I
Designed to increase students' proficiency in spoken and written
German, and to increase their knowledge of and insights into the
German-speaking cultures of Central Europe and their historical
background. Ample opportunity is provided to increase and sharpen
communicative skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the further
development and refinement of reading skills.
|
| 450
– 499 |
013:022 |
Intermediate
German II
This course is a continuation of 013:021.
|
| >
500 |
013:101 |
Introduction
to German Literature
This course introduces students to the study of German literature.
Readings consist of representative poems, plays, fiction, and essays
from 1750 to the present. Class discussions focus on comprehension
of the texts, the texts as literature (i.e., style and narrative),
and the texts as representatives of major German literary trends.
Discussions and assignments are designed to help students improve
their linguistic skills.
|
| |
013:103 |
Composition
and Conversation I
This course is designed to help students improve their reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills in German. A variety of readings will
provide the basis for class discussions and writing assignments.
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FOREIGN
LANGUAGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Students may be eligible
to earn incentive credit toward graduation through the Foreign Language
Incentive Program (FLIP). If you are interested in earning FLIP credit,
you should meet with your academic adviser to discuss the options and
to determine whether or not you are eligible. Credit hours awarded through
FLIP are ungraded, and are not included in GPA calculations, but count
toward the hours required for graduation.
GERMAN
OPPORTUNITIES AT IOWA
The University of
Iowa offers excellent opportunities for students to further their study
of German language and culture and to integrate their German language
skills with other subjects in the pursuit of international career paths.
German students can take advantage of:
- A wide variety
of courses in German language, literature and culture
- Flexible options
for German majors and minors
- A variety of study
abroad opportunities in Germany and Austria
- Courses on German
literature and culture in English translation
- Courses for the
International Studies Major and the International Business Certificate
- Academic credit
for international internships
- Teaching licensure
in German
- Out-of-class conversation
and enrichment opportunities
- International Crossroads
Community Residence Hall
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