Courses

Prerequisites: no previous knowledge of German required, but some background is strongly recommended.

Equivalent to GERM F1113-F1114. This accelerated survey of German grammar, reading techniques, and dictionary skills is designed primarily for graduate students preparing for reading proficiency exams or wishing to do research in German-language literature. Extensive exercises in translation, reading for general comprehension, and specialized reading are based on texts drawn from the students' fields of study. Although this course does not satisfy any part of the foreign language requirement for degree candidates, successful completion of the translation on the final exam fulfills the German reading proficiency requirement in most graduate programs.Students are advised that this course is a full-time commitment. Students should expect to study 2 hours every day for every hour spent in the classroom and additional time on weekends.

Prerequisites: no previous knowledge of German required, but some background is strongly recommended.

Equivalent to GERM F1113-F1114. This accelerated survey of German grammar, reading techniques, and dictionary skills is designed primarily for graduate students preparing for reading proficiency exams or wishing to do research in German-language literature. Extensive exercises in translation, reading for general comprehension, and specialized reading are based on texts drawn from the students' fields of study. Although this course does not satisfy any part of the foreign language requirement for degree candidates, successful completion of the translation on the final exam fulfills the German reading proficiency requirement in most graduate programs.Students are advised that this course is a full-time commitment. Students should expect to study 2 hours every day for every hour spent in the classroom and additional time on weekends.