Courses
GER 1010
(Active/WorkFlow)
Beginning German I
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0 F, Sp
Studies conversational German that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study and conversation in real life situations. Covers pronunciation, reading, and grammar. Uses the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods. Includes field trips and guest lecturers.
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GER 1020
(Active/WorkFlow)
Beginning German II
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):Student should have equivalent knowledge of GER 1010
Studies second semester conversational German that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, pronunciation, reading, and grammar. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Uses the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods. Includes field trips and guest lecturers. Completers should be able to converse enough to visit or work in a German speaking country.
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GER 1110
(Active)
German Conversation I
4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
A total immersion course taught in a classroom in a German speaking country. Students live in native, German-speaking homes or other total immersion environments. Practices creative language in conversation to develop proficiency in the German language at the novice level. Includes intensive listening and speaking experience to improve aural-oral proficiency. Students will attend cultural and sporting events. Offered only with the Summer Study Abroad program. May be taken concurrently with GER 2700.
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GER 2010
(Active/WorkFlow)
Intermediate German I
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):Students should have equivalent knowledge of GER 1020
Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills learned in the first year courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the German speaking world, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.
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GER 2020
(Active/WorkFlow)
Intermediate German II
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Sp
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of GER 2010
Studies fourth-semester conversational German that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, pronunciation, reading, and grammar. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Includes the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods. Uses field trips and guest lecturers. Prepares students to enter the advanced level of German at colleges. Completers should be able to converse enough to visit or work in a German speaking country.
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GER 2700
(Active)
Immersion German Civilization and Culture
4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
A total immersion course of classroom study and experience in a German speaking country. Students will live in native, German-speaking homes or other total immersion environments. Includes classroom study, supervised travel of cultural interest, and attendance at various cultural and sporting events. Includes written response, journals, and examinations. Offered only with the Summer Study Abroad program. May be taken concurrently with GER 1110.
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GER 3030
(Active)
German Composition and Conversation
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s):GER 202G or equivalent experience.
Expands knowledge and skill base developed in lower-division courses with an emphasis in idiomatic expression in spoken and written German. Using authentic texts, students will learn to read, speak, and write with more precision and accuracy. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to participate fully in subsequent advanced courses.
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GER 3050
(Active/WorkFlow)
Advanced German
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 F
Prerequisite(s):GER 2020, one-year residency in German speaking country, or placement test
Designed for non-native German speakers who have lived in a German speaking country for at least one year and who would like credit for GER 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020. The course includes a review of grammar and an introduction to German literature, art, music, and expository writing.
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GER 3200
(Active)
Business German
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of GER 3050
For those who plan to pursue careers in international business or related fields, learn the business language for German, understand the German corporate culture, or plan to major or minor in German. Teaches German business terminology and prepares students to take the International German Business Certificate examination. Presents Germany's role in a global economy. Explores how students can effectively do business with German companies within the framework of German culture. Includes current materials dealing with today's issues. Will be taught entirely in the German language.
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GER 3550
(Active)
German Culture and Civilization
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s):GER 3050 or equivalent experience.
Explores chronologically the cultural formation and development of German-speaking societies and cultures in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other German-speaking regions. Students who complete the course should acquire an understanding of the ethnic development and linguistic history of these societies and countries. Presentations and class instruction conducted entirely in German.
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GER 380R
(Active)
Topics in German Studies
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Explores a variety of subjects relevant to the study of German language, literature, history and culture. Engages students in critical analysis and discourse. Possible topics may include Medieval German literature, Weimar film, History of the German Language, current events in Germany, or the Holocaust. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
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GER 4200
(Active)
Advanced Business German
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of GER 3200
For those planning to pursue the Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in International Business or related field. Traces in depth German business terminology, documentation, case studies and transactions. Reviews and builds upon the business terminology learned in German 3200. Prepares students to take the examination for the International Certificate of Business German (Pruefung Wirtschaftssdeutsch). Explores how students can effectively do business with German companies within the framework of German culture. Includes current materials dealing with today's issues. Taught entirely in German.
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Degrees
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