300

The topic of this class, In die Welt hinaus gehen, going out into the world, frames our study of contemporary German-speaking culture. We study urban life, the environment, racism, and migration by analyzing news, films, and other authentic material to expand proficiency and accuracy in writing and speaking. By the end of the 301-302 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them in the target language.

In this class, we read a variety of authentic texts to dig into one topic, such as the role of the environment, in contemporary German-speaking culture. Reading and writing assignments increase proficiency and accuracy in writing. Formal and informal opportunities to speak strengthen spoken German. By the end of the 301-302 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them to interact in the target language.

Students will increase the proficiency of their receptive and productive skills in German through a variety of activities and materials, including tasks allowing students to engage with local culture and customs. By the end of the 311-312 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them in interactions in the target language. (Salzburg only.)

Students will increase the proficiency of their receptive and productive skills in German through a variety of activities and materials, including tasks allowing students to engage with local culture and customs. By the end of the 311-312 sequence, students will be able to recognize other cultural perspectives and use them in interactions in the target language. (Salzburg only.)

This course uses a variety of contemporary texts—fiction, journalism, memoir, music, film—to explore how Germany’s division during the Cold War is understood today. Ultimately, we ask whether we can speak of a unified Germany and, if not, what prevents us from doing so. We practice reading, close analysis, and introduce cultural theory; expand vocabulary; and increase precision in speaking and writing.

This course is intended as a scaffold between the GRM 301 - GRM 302 sequence and the 400-level. By reading a variety of texts, students will strengthen their reading skills, practice close analysis, and begin to work with literary theory. This course will continue to build on students’ existing vocabulary and grammar knowledge with the goal of greater precision in writing in preparation for the 400-level.

This course allows students who have completed two 300-level courses prior to study in Salzburg to improve the accuracy of their written and spoken proficiency in German. Along with classroom activities, students will engage with the local culture and customs. (Salzburg only.)

This course allows students who have completed two 300-level courses prior to study in Salzburg to improve the accuracy of their written and spoken proficiency in German. Along with classroom activities, students will engage with the local culture and customs. (Salzburg only.)

Credit arranged.