Courses Offered

Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in German.

Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in German.

Further development of the ability to understand, read and speak German.

Further development of the ability to understand, read and speak German.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

Development of greater fluency through classroom practice in conversation and composition.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Travel Course
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Continues development of fluency through intensive practice and study of the spoken and written language. Stresses accurate use of grammatical structures and sensitivity to differences in style, tone and levels of language from colloquial to formal.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

Important novels, plays, poems, and essays representative of major eras and movements of German society foster appreciation of the language and understanding of the literature and culture. Includes different styles of writing and differing treatment of recurring themes. Offered in the language. May repeat for credit if different authors are studied.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Explores a single theme such as fantasy, war, revolution, love, alienation, through the literature of one or many nations. May be repeated for credit when a different theme is studied.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Studies the works of a number of writers in relation to their time; includes poetry, prose and drama. May be repeated for credit when a different era is studied.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

This course will assist students in improving their overall language proficiency by focusing on more challenging aspects of German syntax and semantics.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

Study of German drama either by period or by theme. May be repeated for credit when content is different.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Study of German short story and/or novels either by period or by theme.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Study of German poetry either by period or by theme.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Expands students' linguistic and cultural proficiency in German through discussion of German history, politics and the arts.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

The culture of the German-speaking world from the earliest periods to the present with a focus on how contemporary Germany has been shaped by issues of history, religion, art, music, philosophy, and commerce.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

Historical and critical introduction to the work of prominent German filmmakers and to cinematic representations of German culture.

• Gen Ed: World Culture,HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture

Examines business culture and practices in the German speaking world. Practical exercises, including specialized vocabulary for telephoning, writing business correspondence and a German CV, are combined with an analysis of German corporate structures, industry, labor, management, banking, marketing and advertising.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of translating both into and from modern German. Through readings in translation theory and comparative linguistics as well as through group work, students will become aware of the structures and nuances of both languages.

• Gen Ed: World Culture

A semester of study at the University of Kassel in Germany. Students register before departing; upon return, they must submit descriptions of courses taken, evaluations from professors, a formal certificate, and a letter grade.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Course is repeatable for credit.

Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.

• Course is repeatable for credit.

Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.

• Course is repeatable for credit.

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Travel Course
• Course is repeatable for credit.