German (GERM)
This is a list of the German (GERM) courses available at KPU.
Note: these courses are no longer offered and will be discontinued as of 2016.
Courses at the 1100-level are open to students who have no knowledge of that language.
Students with competence in a language beyond the level of the courses available are not permitted to register. In the event that they do register, they will be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their language level should contact an instructor for an assessment. Generally, students who are native speakers of a language are not permitted to register in the related Modern Language course. For information on some exceptions, please contact the instructor of the language of interest.
GERM 11003 Credits
Basic German I
Students will use the communicative approach to develop basic oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in German while exploring the Germanic culture.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
GERM 11013 Credits
Basic German II
Students will use the communicative approach to build on basic skills and continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills while further exploring the Germanic culture.
Prerequisites: GERM 1100 or equivalent, or German 11, or assessment by instructor.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
GERM 22003 Credits
Intermediate German I
Students will use the communicative approach to review and expand their knowledge of basic German grammar. They will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills at the intermediate level while further exploring the Germanic culture.
Prerequisites: German 11 with a grade of B, or German 12 with a C or GERM 1101 , or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
GERM 22013 Credits
Intermediate German II
Students will use the communicative approach to reinforce and expand their linguistic skills through integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also continue to work on their intercultural learning skills.
Prerequisites: GERM 2200 or equivalent, or German 12 with a grade B or higher, or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
GERM 33003 Credits
German Culture through Film
Students will view subtitled German films and read excerpts in translation from works of Germanic historiography, philosophy, psychology, and sociology, which highlight the key issues in the cultural history of the German-speaking countries. They will then apply critical reading, viewing, and writing strategies as they examine and evaluate the central concepts and themes used to organize Germanic cultural history, as well as the ways in which textual and visual media create, enforce, and challenge these assumptions.
NOTE: Students may earn credit for only one of GERM 3300 and CUST 3300 as they are identical courses.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1100 and (one of ENGL 1202 or ENGL 1204 or CRWR 1100 or FINA 1121) and 3 credits from any 2000-level course or higher
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)