German Language & Cultures

Courses

GRMN 110: German Language & Cultures I

This is the first of a sequence of three courses emphasizing the acquisition of German language skills needed to satisfy basic social requirements in German-speaking countries. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing needs are addressed, as well as an introduction to German cultures and issues. German I is intended primarily for students who have no acquaintance with the language.

GRMN 160: German Culture through Film

Students are introduced to examples of contemporary German film and explore their potential as a medium of learning about German culture. The course is taught in English and all films are presented with English subtitles.

GRMN 220: Conversation and Composition: Germany

Contemporary life in Germany is explored through discussions and compositions designed to improve the student’s communication skills in German. Oral and written activities are based on readings from newspapers, magazines, literary works, and online resources. Course materials help prepare students for the internationally recognized German Language Certificate, Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache.

GRMN 221: Conversation and Composition: The German-Speaking World

While improving skills of spoken and written communication in German, the student becomes acquainted with selected areas of the German-speaking world outside Germany itself. Oral and written reports are based on readings from newspapers, magazines, literary works, and on-line resources. Course materials help prepare students for the internationally recognized German Language Certificate, Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache.

GRMN 310: Professional Internship

The Professional Internship in German Language and Cultures is aimed at enriching the student’s experience in practicing and using German in a professional context, either on campus or off campus, in a domestic or international setting, and in face-to-face mode or remotely. The student documents the experience in a manner to be determined by the supervisor. The supervisor determines the student’s required language proficiency for the experience, supervises the internship, records the number of hours completed by the student, and evaluates the internship documentation. The internship may be repeated for credit. Fifty hours of work is required for each one credit. (This course is a credit/no credit course.)

GRMN 477: Senior Seminar in German Studies

This course is a review of material covered throughout the German Studies Program, and is designed to establish relationships with the secondary emphasis developed by the student. It provides guidance for the Senior Project and preparation for the Senior Comprehensive Exam.