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Minor in GermanGerman Links / Fall 2009 Course Schedule / German Courses / Reasons to Study German / The German Club; "Gemütlichkeit"/ Zertifikat Deutsch / Kaffeestunde Minor in German The German minor program enriches students’ academic and career opportunities by providing them with skills that complement many majors at SSU. German helps students understand themselves as participants in their own culture. It also helps them to understand US history and culture, since German-Americans represent the largest single heritage population. Moreover, German is the most widely spoken language in Europe. Knowing German also opens up opportunities to connect with more than 120 million native speakers worldwide. Additionally, the study of German prepares students to be competitive for graduate school, since many graduate programs require or recommend German. German minors may also have a distinct advantage entering a professional career, such as in international business, economics, science, history, global studies, music, or teaching. The SSU German Program offers a variety of courses that provide students with linguistic skills and cultural knowledge of the German-speaking world. Students are encouraged to participate in the CSU International Programs and take courses in Germany, which may be counted toward the minor. Students wishing to study abroad are strongly encouraged to consult with their German advisor. Requirements for the Minor The German minor program consists of a minimum of 20 units of college course work in German, of which 8 units must be in upper-division courses. Additionally, German minor students must attain the “Zertifikat Deutsch,” the internationally recognized proficiency certificate offered annually under the auspices of the Goethe Institute. Students who have successfully completed SSU’s German Program may be confident of passing the certification examination, offered at Sonoma State University at the end of every spring semester. All German courses, except for GER 101, count toward the German Minor. Note that GER 300 must be taken in residence at SSU. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course that counts for the German minor. They may repeat the course once if they do not earn the minimum grade. Students must receive a grade of C- or better when the course is repeated. This policy also applies to courses taken at other institutions, abroad or in the United States. AP Policy for German: -- If a student scores a 3 on the German AP Exam, the student earns credit for GER 101 (4 units), GER 102 (4 units), and GER 210 (4 units) for a total of 12 units. -- If a student scores a 4 or 5 on the German AP Exam, the student earns credit for GER 101 (4 units), GER 102 (4 units), GER 200 (4 units), and GER 210 (4 units) for a total of 16 units. The German minor presupposes 5 units or the equivalent of GER 101 (4 units) and GER 101L (1 unit). Students who wish to minor in German are required to take the following courses:
Total units in the minor: 20 For additional information about the German program “Zertifikat Deutsch” – German Proficiency Examination
Be on the cutting edge in our global world! When: May, 2010 Date TBA Kaffeestunde! Study German! Enrich Your Academic and Career Opportunities! Studying German not only gives you an advantage in our increasingly global world, it is also exciting and fun! It is a very smart idea to get a solid foundation in German while pursuing your major. If you are considering a major in business, economics, history, political science, global studies, natural sciences, music, art history, philosophy, or in another discipline, you will find it very useful to take at least one year of German, too. For more reasons to study German, click here. German
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Semester - The Personal World Ger 200-001 (1905) & Lab (1830) Intermediate German - German-speaking World Today [top] A variety of German courses are taught during the academic year at Sonoma State University:Classes are offered in the semesters indicated. Please see the Schedule of Classes for most current information and faculty teaching assignments. Note: Exept for GER 314, all courses are conducted in German. 101 First Semester: The Personal World (4), Fall, Spring German for beginners. Through communicative activities covering the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), students learn to ask and answer questions and share information about themselves, their families, and their daily activities. Satisfies GE, category C4 (Comparative Perspectives and Foreign Languages). Prerequisites: None. Requires concurrent enrollment in GER 101L. 101L Language Laboratory (1),Fall, Spring A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) weekly of practice sessions in the language laboratory or online. Cr/NC only. Must be taken concurrently with GER 101. 102 Second Semester: Contemporary Germany(4), Fall, Spring Expansion of the skills acquired in GER 101. Students build on their knowledge of German culture. They improve their communicative competence, and develop skills needed to negotiate a variety of everyday situations in Germany. Satisfies GE, category C4 (Comparative Perspectives and Foreign Languages. Prerequisite: GER 101 or consent of instructor. Requires concurrent enrollment in GER 102L. 102L Language Laboratory (1),Fall, Spring A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) weekly of practice sessions in the language laboratory or online. Cr/NC only. Must be taken concurrently with GER 102. 195 Elementary Special Studies (1-4) Directed individual study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 200 Intermediate German: The German-Speaking World Today (4), Fall This course introduces various cities and regions that provide the context to review first-year German. Students develop ability to communicate in German and their understanding of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by engaging with increasingly complex topics (i.e. education, environmental issues, politics, history). Satisfies GE, category C4 (Comparative Perspectives and Foreign Languages). Prerequisite: GER 102 or consent of instructor. Requires concurrent enrollment in GER 200L. 200L Language Laboratory (1),Fall A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) weekly of practice sessions in the language laboratory or online. Cr/NC only. Must be taken concurrently with GER 200. 210 Intermediate German through Film (4), Spring This course uses films to expand students’ knowledge of the history and culture of the German-speaking world. Films promote vocabulary enhancement, grammar review as well as improvement of speaking and writing skills . Cross-cultural comparisons encourage critical thinking skills. Satisfies GE, category C4 (Comparative Perspectives and Foreign Languages). Prerequisite: GER 102. Requires concurrent enrollment in GER 210L. This course may be taken before GER 200. 210L Language Laboratory (1),Spring A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) weekly of practice sessions in the language laboratory or online. Cr/NC only. Must be taken concurrently with GER 210. 300 Advanced German Studies: Special Topic (4), Spring P repares students for the “Zertifikat Deutsch.” Students acquire differentiated vocabulary, greater grammatical accuracy, and improve their speaking and writing skills by focusing on varied language use in different contexts. Content may include: issues of gender or multiculturalism; the continued influence of the Nazi past; German reunification. Prerequisites: GER 200 and GER 210, or consent of instructor. Course may be taken before GER 314. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Must be taken in residence at SSU. 314 Literature and Culture from the German-Speaking World: Special Topic (3), Fall Studies of literature, film, art, and the cultural histories of German-speaking countries, with particular emphasis on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Organized around a particular theme, genre, or a literary/cultural movement. Includes techniques of reading, analysis, and composition.Taught in English. Satisfies GE, category C2 (World Literature). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and GER 102, or consent of instructor. Requires concurrent enrollment for German minors in GER 399L. May be repeated for credit under different title. 399 L Language Laboratory (1),Fall A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) weekly of practice sessions in the language laboratory or online. Cr/NC only. German minor students must take this course concurrently with GER 314. 395Community Involvement Program CIP (1-4) CIP involves students in basic community problems, performing such tasks as tutoring, coaching, and assisting others in the process of learning. Students receive one to four units, depending on the specific tasks performed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 495 Special Studies (1-4) Directed individual study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. [top] Why learn German? Did you know that . . .
German is important in today's multicultural world for many reasons. It is your ticket to career advancement, because…
Here are some examples of professional fields where German is either required or useful: Service Careers (i.e. World Health Organization Worker, Teaching, Library Service, Police Services); Industry and Commerce (i.e. International Banking, World Bank, Import/Export, Overseas Branches of Corporations, Overseas Investment Analysis, Bilingual/Multilingual Administration, Communications, Translation); Scientific/Professional Fields (i.e. Research and Development of high-tech products, Medicine, Law); U.S. Government (i.e. FBI/CIA, Department of Commerce, Foreign Service, Attaches); Arts, Media, Entertainment (i.e. Foreign Correspondence, Publishing, Film Production, Recording, Art Dealership); Travel and Tourism (i.e. Wine Industry, Hotel/Restaurant Industry, Airlines, Exchange Program Coordination, Travel Agency, Resort/Cruise Management) [top] "Gemütlichkeit" (kind of pronouned as "ge-moot-lish-kite")--Bless you? No, it has nothing to do with sneezing or saying "Gesundheit!" It is the German club on campus "Gemütlichkeit" is one of those wonderful German words that cannot easily be translated in one word. It basically means coziness or leisureliness, and calls up a certain comfy atmosphere in which friends take time to talk and enjoy each other's company. Kristin Dreier, herself very interested in learning German and participating in fun activities related to the cultures of the German-speaking countries, founded this club. She describes "Gemütlichkeit" as a club "with a German influence" and stresses that it also includes those students who do not speak German but are interested in the cultures of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The club members communicate on-line via their own e-circle club, but they also meet regularly in the Charlie Brown Café next to the library for "Kaffeestunde." That's when they speak German over a cup of coffee. Why not join them there? Feel free to drop by if you want to refresh your German or simply meet some German students on campus. If you are interested in German cinema, watch for the German Film Series flyers and announcements in the STAR to learn what films are shown, and when and where. Regarding other activities offered by "Germütlichkeit," you may also want to check out the Club's bulletin board in the hallway outside the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (3016 Stevenson Hall). Anyone interested to find out more about the German club, please contact one of the co-presidents: Patricia Golden or Nicole Klamm. [top] |
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