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ing assigned to more advanced classes. Credit for the omitted lower work
is granted upon successful completion of one semester’s work in the Ger-
man department. Such credits apply on the foreign-language require-
ment, but do not constitute a part of the 120 credits required for gradua-
tion. Students who show unusual ability in their elementary work are
encouraged to secure departmental permission to omit German 1b or 2a,
thereby completing courses la to 2b in three semesters and preparing them-
selves to enter more advanced courses that much sooner. This is almost
necessary for students who wish to major or minor in German.

The Advanced Practice Courses are intended for specific practical ends,
definitely stated in each case. None of these courses is required of students
wishing to study German chiefly for its literature.

The Literary Courses are of very different degrees of advancement.
The less advanced courses are divided into two groups designated A and B.
Ordinarily students may not enter group B unless they have taken at least
one course in group A, or its equivalent. Generally, about eight credits
in these two groups combined are prerequisite for the higher courses in
literature or philology. Students intending to specialize in German litera-
ture are advised to do related work in English literature, in medieval and
modern history, and in philosophy. They should also pursue, to a fair
degree of advancement, the study of at least one other foreign language
and literature, ancient or modern. Their attention is also called to the
courses mentioned under Comparative Literature. —

While the Philology Courses are primarily intended for graduate stu-
dents working for a higher degree in German, some of them are well suited
to the needs of advanced undergraduates. This is especially true of courses
150, 151, and 191, which are so conducted as to be of direct benefit to prop-
erly qualified seniors.

Der DEUTSCHE VEREIN. Students and instructors who are interested
in the study of the German language and literature and in German life
and culture compose the German Club, which meets in general twice a
month, while the University is in session. The programs comprise lectures,
recitations, dramatic and musical performances, and social entertainments.

DAs DEUTSCHE Haus. The German House, which is intended prima-
rily for the benefit of students of German who wish to maintain or improve
their speaking knowledge of the language, is open to women students for
room and board, and both men and women residing outside the house may
take their meals there. The house is in charge of a regular member of
the German Department, and German is spoken at meals and is in general
the language of the house. Members of the teaching staff of German birth
and training live and board at the house and preside at the tables. Espe-
cially those students who intend to teach German are urged to room or
board at the house, but all others who desire practice in hearing and speak-
ing German are eligible to full membership and are welcome as table
boarders. For further information, apply to German House, 508 North
Frances Street, Madison.