Campus Certificate in German Language
Benefits Heading link
Develop advanced level German language proficiency by taking
- conversation courses based on German TV shows;
- culture courses to identify and respond to new and diverse perspectives of the German speaking world;
- study abroad courses in German speaking countries: summer, one semester, one year;
- business courses to effectively engage with German speakers in business settings.
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Why earn a German language certificate?
- to demonstrate on your transcript that you are an informed global citizen who can competently interact with others in multi-lingual contexts;
- to pursue your MA for free at a German University;
- to complete a paid internship in Germany in areas of science and engineering or in applied science fields;
- to put German on your resume! Prospective employers will know that you have solid writing and presentation skills, the ability to identify and ask significant questions, and are open-minded and adaptable.
Requirements Heading link
| Required Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| GER 103 | Intermediate German I | 4 hours |
| GER 104 | Intermediate German II | 4 hours |
| Select two of the following: | 6 hours | |
| GER 211 | Exploring German-Speaking Cultures | |
| GER 212 | Rural, Urban, Global: Germanic Geographies | |
| GER 214 | Conversational German through Popular Culture and Media | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 hours | |
| GER 299 | Becoming Transcultural: Study Abroad | |
| GER 310 | Contemporary German Language, Culture and Society | |
| GER 311 | German Literature in a Global Context | |
| GER 315 | Business Culture in German-Speaking Countries | |
| GER 401 | Research in German Studies | |
| GER 415 | Business Practices in German-Speaking Countries | |
| Total Hours | 17 hours | |
| Official Campus Certificate in German Language requirements | ||