| GERM 1101 Beginning German Language and
Culture I, 4 credits
Students with two or more years of high school German completed within the past two years should enroll in GERM 1102.
Study and practice of the fundamental skills listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is upon appropriate oral expression, aural comprehension, and grammatical structure. Readings, videos, and class presentations highlight historical, social, political, and popular topics, which provide an introduction to the German-speaking countries. Aspects of Germanic and American cultures are compared and contrasted.
GERM 1102 Beginning German Language and
Culture II, 4 credits
Prerequisite: GERM 1101, two or more years of high school German, or permission of instructor.
Study and practice of the basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as a continuation of German 1101. Appropriate oral expression, aural comprehension, and grammatical structure are stressed. Readings, videos, and class presentations compare and contrast aspects of Germanic and American cultures.
GERM 1111 Introduction to German Culture,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Introduction to the civilization and culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries. Selected historical, social, political topics, as well as trends in literature music, media, and the arts are explored through lectures, readings, projects, films, video, and the Internet. Ongoing comparison and contrast of Germanic and American cultures. The course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of German is required.
GERM 2200 Field Study Abroad, 1-3 credits
(Cross-listed as HUM 2200)
The course will take students to Germany or another German-speaking country to observe firsthand both ancient and modern components of these civilizations. When offered as a tour, a classroom segment will precede the trip, covering such topics as a brief history of the area to be visited, cultural differences, etc. No knowledge of German is required.
GERM 2201 Intermediate German Language
and Culture I, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Prerequisite: GERM 1102, at least 3 years of high school German, or equivalent.
Course goal is increased proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and deepened under- standing of the German-speaking countries. Emphasis is upon effective oral and written expression, aural and reading comprehension, and in-depth review of grammatical structure. Readings, videos, projects, and class presentations explore historical, social, political, and popular topics. Aspects of Germanic and American cultures are compared and contrasted. Course is taught in German.
GERM 2202 Intermediate German Language
and Culture II, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Prerequisite: GERM 2201, at least four years of high school German, or equivalent.
A continuation of German 2201. Course goal is increased proficiency in language skills and deepened understanding of the German-speaking countries. Emphasis is upon effective oral and written expression, aural and reading comprehension, and further review of grammatical structure. Readings, videos, projects, and class presentations explore historical, social, political, and popular topics. Continued comparison and contrast of Germanic and American cultures. Course is taught in German.
GERM 2299 Independent Study, 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Two courses in German successfully completed.
Designed to offer students the opportunity to do extensive reading or research on a specific topic in German.
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