Become familiar with the culture and society of Germany with special emphasis on contemporary German issues. Conducted in English.
Study German traditions of hospitality in social and commercial contexts, including the cultural significance of beer. Apply awareness of German hospitality to travel and entrepreneurship by Americans. Conducted in English.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school German or demonstrated language proficiency; AND a placement evaluation by the German program coordinator. Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural interest.
Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest.
Study German-language literary works translated into English. Become familiar with different genres and major writers of German literary traditions and situate literature within its social and historical contexts. Conducted in English.
Practice advanced language skills and acquire flexibility in written and spoken expression using a wide variety of authentic materials.
Continue to study complex elements of German syntax and structure. Use authentic materials to acquire idiomatic expressions and versatility in speaking and writing.
Study of German civilization from prehistoric times up to the 19th century, including the historical, geographical, economic, political, artistic and literary development of Germany. Conducted in German.
Study of German civilization from the Revolution of 1848 to the present, including the historical, economic, political, social, artistic and literary development of Germany. Conducted in German.
An in-depth study of the German language for the purpose of functioning and communicating appropriately in a German-speaking professional setting.
Survey of literature in German from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, taking into consideration the commonalities and divergences in how various ages and regions treat recurrent themes in poetry, drama and/or fiction. Conducted in German.
Intermediate oral proficiency in German required. Designed to develop oral proficiency through intensive phonetic training, and by exposing students to advanced and superior linguistic functions. This course prepares students for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
An in-depth study of the German language in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics may include German morphology, German phonology, history of the German language.
GER 300-399 with a minimum grade of D-
Study thematically related literary, historical, cultural and contemporary texts. Develop, express and critique textual interpretation and analysis in a research paper. In German and English.