German Studies Courses
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82-121 Elementary German I
This course is for students with no prior experience in German. Using a proficiency-oriented approach, students will develop contextually appropriate interpersonal communication skills in both written and spoken German, develop reading and listening skills through the use…
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82-122 Elementary German II
This course is designed for students who have taken first-semester German at Carnegie Mellon or learned its equivalent as determined by placement. Using a proficiency-oriented approach, students will expand contextually appropriate interpersonal communication skills in…
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82-221 Intermediate German I
The goal of Intermediate German I is to further develop students linguistic and cultural knowledge, allowing them to feel more comfortable as a user of German. By the end of the semester, students should be able to: use and understand German in everyday situations;…
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82-222 Intermediate German II
Fulfills 'Intercultural and Global Inquiry' Gen Ed requirement!
This course aims to increase your proficiency in all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. You will get practice in speaking and listening through classroom discussions…
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82-323 Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the 20th Century
This course advances proficiency in communicative and grammatical skills in the German language and knowledge of German-speaking cultures through the study of important events, trends and people of the twentieth century in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Examples will be…
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82-423 Advanced Research in German Studies
This course permits in-depth, 400-level study in the following courses: 82-320 Contemporary Society in Germany, Austria and Switzerland or 82-323 Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the 20th Century. Students will meet with the regularly scheduled 300-level class, read…
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82-426 Topics in German Literature and Culture
This repeatable course explores the culture of the German-speaking nations through a thematic or conceptual focus. Students critically analyze authentic documents, for example, historical, biographical and literary texts, as well as film and works of the visual arts while…
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82-521/522 Special Topics in German Studies
Restricted to language majors who wish to go beyond the regular course offerings in German Studies involving group or individual study in a subject area approved by the instructor. VIEW the Schedule of Classes for more details