Departments

German --- GERM

About the German Department

The German department at Inver Hills provides a program that develops the students' ability to communicate effectively in German and familiarizes the students with the cultural traditions of the German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Students experience interactive, learner-centered activities, which employ a variety of culturally authentic themes from everyday life including cartoons, art, music, video, Internet, and cultural events on campus. As a smaller program with highly qualified, enthusiastic and supportive faculty, it offers students personalized instruction to meet their individual needs. The college provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as German Club, weekend language retreats, interdepartmental lectures, film evenings, breakfast celebrations, contests, and outings to concerts, operas and restaurants. The department annual recognizes a student for outstanding achievement in German courses. Majoring in German can lead to career opportunities in international law and business, engineering, journalism, music, art history, science, teaching and scholarship. Students may transfer their credits to a four-year institution of their choice. For faculty contact information and websites (if available), use the staff search function link below and select German in "Department." Also visit the departmental website at the link below.

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Course Descriptions

GERM 1101 Beginning German I

5 cr

Introduces the basic language skills to students. Helps students develop listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills, and become proficient at the appropriate level. Introduces the students to the cultures of the German speaking countries and helps them develop cultural understanding and sensitivity.

GERM 1102 Beginning German II

5 cr

Continues from German 1101. Helps students broaden their listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Continues to develop cultural understanding and sensitivity as important aspects of a language course. Prereq: GERM 1101

GERM 2201 Intermediate German I

5 cr

Guides students through a comprehensive review and continues to strengthen their communication skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) with special emphasis on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Cultural and literary materials will acquaint students with the arts, literature, history, and culture of the German speaking peoples including current events, oral and written reports, role play and films. Prereq: GERM 1102 or equivalent.

GERM 2202 Intermediate German II

5 cr

Continues from GERM 2201. Emphasizes communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Studies historical and contemporary issues facing the speakers of the German language. Deepens the student's cultural and literary knowledge of the customs, the art history, culture and the literature of the German speaking peoples, and creates an awareness of cultural, social and linguistic differences. Prereq: GERM 2201 or equivalent.

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