Courses

GERM-100/0, First-Level German
A yearlong commitment. Five-hour course. A yearlong elementary course in speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension, and culture. No previous experience in German or any other world language is needed to enroll in this course. GERM-100 offers significant daily structure and support in order to facilitate successful language learning. Current text: Deutsch Aktuell 1, 5th edition, by Kraft, supplemented by digital lab exercises, contemporary films, songs and adapted short stories.

GERM-150/5, Accelerated First-Level German
A two-term commitment. Five class periods. Open to students who have completed the fall term of GERM-100 with distinction and who have been recommended by their instructor. Superior work in this course enables students to enter GERM-250 the following fall, followed by GERM-300 in the winter and spring terms, thereby completing three years of the study of German in two years. An accelerated course in grammar, speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and culture, this course may require more than the standard four to five hours of homework per week. Current texts: Deutsch Aktuell 1 and 2, by Kraft, supplemented by video, digital lab exercise, contemporary films, poems, songs, and adapted short stories.

GERM-200/0, Second-Level German
A yearlong commitment. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-100 or its equivalent. The study of basic grammar, conversation, and reading skills is continued along with the introduction of theme writing. Current texts: Deutsch Aktuell 2, Kraft; Emil und die Detektive, Kastner; supplemented by digital lab exercises, contemporary films, songs, and adapted short stories.

GERM-250/1, Accelerated Second-Level German
Five class periods. Open to students with strong learning skills who have completed GERM-150 or its equivalent with distinction. This accelerated course covers the spring term GERM-200 syllabus with the addition of intensive grammar review and writing. This course may require more than the standard four to five hours of homework per week. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to enter GERM-300 in the winter term. Current text: Emil und die Detektive, by Eric Kastner, supplemented by movies and digital lab exercises.

GERM-300/0, Third-Level German
Four-hour course. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-200 or GERM-250 or its equivalent. This course develops the language skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing through the introduction of German texts in the original. Greater emphasis on classroom discussion as well as short essay writing is introduced. Students are introduced to a wide variety of authors and genres, including Biedermann und die Brandstifter, Frisch; Das fliegende Klassenzimmer, Kästner; and a selection of short stories and poems. A short theatrical presentation in German complements other classroom work. Digital lab exercises, contemporary films, and songs supplement the reading. Students who complete GERM-300 with an honors grade are prepared to take the College Board Subject test. Additional practice tests are recommended.

GERM-400/1, Fourth-Level German
Five-hour course. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-300 or its equivalent. This course is identical to the yearlong course GERM-520 (Advanced Placement German). Students who are unsure of their commitment to taking a full-year of fourth-level German should enroll in this course as it is term-contained and can be taken for one, two, or all three terms. Students who complete all three terms of GERM-400 with an honors grade are well prepared to take the AP exam in May.

GERM-400/2, Fourth-Level German
Five-hour course. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-300 or its equivalent. This course is identical to the yearlong course GERM-520 (Advanced Placement German). Students who are unsure of their commitment to taking a full-year of fourth-level German should enroll in this course as it is term-contained and can be taken for one, two, or all three terms. Students who complete all three terms of GERM-400 with an honors grade are well prepared to take the AP exam in May.

GERM-400/3, Fourth-Level German
Five-hour course. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-300 or its equivalent. This course is identical to the yearlong course GERM-520 (Advanced Placement German). Students who are unsure of their commitment to taking a full-year of fourth-level German should enroll in this course as it is term-contained and can be taken for one, two, or all three terms. Students who complete all three terms of GERM-400 with an honors grade are well prepared to take the AP exam in May.

GERM-520/0, AP German
A yearlong commitment. Five-hour course. Open to students who have successfully completed GERM-300 or its equivalent. Students are exposed to a variety of German works in the original, including poems, plays, short stories, novels, and accounts of current events. Authors currently read: Brecht, Funke, D

GERM-600/1, Advanced Topics in German
Four class periods. Open to students who have successfully completed three terms of fourth- level or AP German, or their equivalent, this course varies with the needs of the class. It is usually a seminar in the analytical reading and discussion of German classics. Frequent writing of greater length is expected. A term paper or student-designed independent project replaces the final exam. Authors currently read: Brecht, Goethe, Kafka, D

GERM-600/2, Advanced Topics in German
Four class periods. Open to students who have successfully completed three terms of fourth- level or AP German, or their equivalent, this course varies with the needs of the class. It is usually a seminar in the analytical reading and discussion of German classics. Frequent writing of greater length is expected. A term paper or student-designed independent project replaces the final exam. Authors currently read: Brecht, Goethe, Kafka, D

GERM-600/3, Advanced Topics in German
Four class periods. Open to students who have successfully completed three terms of fourth- level or AP German, or their equivalent, this course varies with the needs of the class. It is usually a seminar in the analytical reading and discussion of German classics. Frequent writing of greater length is expected. A term paper or student-designed independent project replaces the final exam. Authors currently read: Brecht, Goethe, Kafka, D