Native speakers or students with any German credits from high school MUST take the German placement test before being admitted to their first German course at SEU. Classes are formatted as language labs, using the Internet as an instructional tool. Each course is worth three credit hours.

GERM 1310 Introduction to the Culture of Germany
Taught in English. Introduction to the contemporary culture of Germany and the historical development of cultural norms, customs, and popular and fine arts of the German people. Topics addressed include geography of Germany and Europe, contemporary values, and religious, social, and political structure. Examples of German literature in translation, music, film, video and other media will supplement traditional textbooks as source material for assignments and class discussion.

GERM 1311 German I
A beginning course stressing comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.

GERM 1312 German II
Prerequisite: GERM 1311 or placement test
A continuation of development of fundamental skills stressed in German I with further development of vocabulary and grammatical structures needed for basic competence. Students learn to speak and comprehend German sufficiently for all situations in daily life and for basic academic conversation. Completion of GERMI and GERMII satisfies SEU core requirements for language.

GERM 2311 German III
Prerequisite: GERM 1312 or placement test
The course begins with a short review of basic grammatical patterns taught at the introductory level. Continued development of vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills. Reading and writing assignments reinforce students' command of more complex grammatical structures and provide topics for oral discussion.

GERM 2312 German IV
Prerequisite: GERM 2311 or placement test
Continuation of development of intermediate level skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural and literary readings are added to increase exposure to the language and to provide topics for short oral presentations. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students for the certification exam, the Zertificat Deutsch.

GERM 3331 AdvancedCulture and Civilization of Modern Germany
Prerequisites: GERM 1310 recommended. For German credit: GERM 2312, placement test, or permission of instructor
The traditions, values, institutions, and arts of modern Germany are examined with a view toward understanding contemporary cultural patterns and their historical antecedents. This course focuses especially on the radical changes in German society through the twentieth century. Class conducted in German and English. For upper level credit in German, students read articles from the Suddentsche Ziteung in addition to parallel textbook assignments and write at least one paper in German.

GERM 3334 Business German
Prerequisite: GERM 22 or permission of instructor
A high intermediate level course which develops an understanding of German business culture as well as the lexicon utilized in different areas of business, such as accounting, banking, credit, management and marketing. Practical application is achieved through projects centered in the local or regional community. Readings from current publications will help students understand business and economic trends in modern Germany. Requires a minimum of intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some background in business courses is helpful, but not required.

GERM 3335 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Prerequisites: GERM 2312, placement test, or permission of instructor
Command of the language is the main goal of the course; both spoken and written German will be practiced. Emphasis is on the development of oral communication skills through a series of activities, beginning with informal speaking situations and progressing to formal oral presentations. Vocabulary development, standard pronunciation and grammar are stressed. Written assignments will complement the evolution of critical thinking by focusing on the basics of reasoning and value analysis.

GERM 3338 Topics in Language, Literature or Culture
May be repeated for credit
Study of literature of a specific period, region, genre or theme. Sample topics include an examination of the works of major novelists, short stories, turn-of-the-century literature in translation, film as literature. Class is conducted in English. Students pursuing the German minor will study portions of the required reading in its original text and write at least one of the required papers in German.

GERM 3350 Internship
Instructor permission required
This course is for advanced students, ideally those who have already completed a minor in German or who have at least passed the Zertifikat Deutsch examination offered by the Goethe Institute (administered in Houston, Taos, or at St. Edward's). The internship gives students an opportunity to put language skills into use in a specific professional setting, in Germany or in the United States. Students will continue to develop specialized communication skills and will be supervised by a member of the German faculty. They may tutor or teach basic German language skills in schools or private businesses that need individuals who can communicate in written or oral German. Specific objectives will be developed for each intern, taking into account the needs and goals of that student. Internships in Germany, especially in the city of Koblenz, may be arranged for summer and academic year sessions. Students must preregister for internship courses.