4 courses with the subject GER, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GER 111German Language — Beginning I4
This beginner-level German language course is designed for students who have no prior experience using German language. Based on an overall communicative teaching method, this course will introduce students to the basic structures and functions of the German language. It focuses on the development of basic communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through a functional approach to teaching and language acquisition, students will learn vocabulary and grammar structures necessary for becoming proficient Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026
This Beginning II German course is designed for students who have already completed a semester of university German Language instruction or its equivalent. Using a communicative teaching method, this course builds upon previously acquired skills and knowledge of German vocabulary, grammar structures, and culture. Through a functional approach to teaching and language acquisition, students will learn to describe familiar present, future, and past activities and to exchange information about daily routines, experiences, and interests. This course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. German language and culture are brought to life through co-curricular activities in and around the city. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at the Novice Mid to High levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
This course is designed for students who have completed a year of German language instruction and possess a basic knowledge of the language. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will engage in meaningful communication tasks to develop their ability to communicate in German about self, others, and everyday life using the appropriate language functions and cultural norms. Taking full advantage of the study abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing German language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at the Intermediate Low to Mid levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
This Intermediate II German course is designed for students who have already developed a low to mid intermediate level of proficiency in the language equivalent to three semesters of university German language instruction. Focusing on higher-level fluency and accuracy in communication, the course teaches students to initiate and sustain conversations in German on topics that transcend the “here and now,” in familiar as well as new contexts. German language instruction of this course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. The course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing German language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026 Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at Intermediate Mid to High levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
