Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Introduces students to the cultures and people of the German-speaking world. Designed for students with no previous experience in German. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/academics/areas/liberal-arts/world-languages/placement-test.php

Continues to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Furthers the introduction to the cultures and people of the German-spaeaking world. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: GER 101 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores.

Further develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in German. Students learn more complex structures of German grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition and continue to expand their vacabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluidity. Fosters expanded knowledge of and appreciation for the cultural heritage and history of German-speaking areas. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German, showld consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: GER 102 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores.

Provides a crucial bridge between intermediate and advanced language courses. Focuses on a more in-depth study of history, geography, literature and culture of German-speaking people. Includes analysis of daily life and current events. Students practice more complex structures of German grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. All new students who have priori experience with or have taken classes in German, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: GER 201 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores.

Provides conversational practice beyond the intermediate level and refines spoken German skills to achieve fluency of expression. includes the study of the culture of German-speaking people and critical analysis of daily life and current events. Attentions is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. Not available for credit to native speakers of German. Prerequisite: GER 202 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores.

Provides an introduction to literature from the German-speaking world and exposes students to a variety of literary genres and eras. Focuses on the development of more complex use of the language and addresses speaking, listening, writing and reading. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H3 917 Prerequisite: GER 202 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores.

Introduces students to multiple aspects of German culture and civilization from the 20th century to today. Familiarizes students with history, political institutions, economic development, literature, art and culture of Germany. Gives students an overview of the German-speaking regions of Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. This course will be taught in English.