27 courses with the subject GERM, 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.
GERM 101Elementary German6
This course introduces the basic structures of the German language and everyday vocabulary in the context of common cultural situations and authentic and fictional media. Students work on a project about social justice in the German-speaking world while being exposed to all four language learning skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Offered: Fall 2025 Liberal Arts Requirements: No Exploration requirements of GERM 101. Tags: CL: 100 level Faculty: Juliane Schicker
Not open to students whose previous German language experience exceeds the
GERM 102Elementary German6
Building on the material covered in German 101, this course introduces more complex structures and exposes students to short literary and cultural texts as well as other media. Students discuss topics including the concept of home, migration, exile, travel and vacation, sports, and childhood while honing all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Offered: Winter 2026 Liberal Arts Requirements: No Exploration C- or better or received a score of 102 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 100 level Faculty: Seth Peabody · Juliane Schicker
Student has completed any of the following course(s): GERM 101 with a grade of
GERM 103Intermediate German
Continuation of the study of complex structural patterns of the German language, and the reading and discussion of longer texts, films, and other media from German-speaking cultures. Students explore topics such as education, literal and metaphorical borders, the city of Berlin, nature, and connections between German-speaking countries and the United States while honing all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
In this course, students build on their communication skills to engage in more in-depth spoken and written discussions of German-speaking literature, art, and culture. By analyzing longer and more challenging texts, films and other cultural media, continuing grammar review, and writing compositions, students acquire greater facility and confidence in all four language skills (writing, speaking, listening, and reading). Offered: Fall 2025 Liberal Arts Requirements: LP Language Requirement No Exploration C- or better or received a score of 204 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 200 level GERM Major/Minor Faculty: Kiley Kost
Student has completed any of the following course(s): GERM 103 with a grade of
GERM 208Coffee and News2
An excellent opportunity to brush up your German while learning about current issues in German- speaking countries. Relying on magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and streamings, students will discuss common topics and themes once a week to exchange their ideas over snacks with a small group of students. Not offered in 2025-26 Grading: S/CR/NC Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies Tags: CL: 200 level
From chart-topping hits to old classics, explore the sounds of the German-speaking world while honing your language skills. Each weekly session explores the cultural and social context of selected songs, providing valuable insights into contemporary German society. Engage in interactive singing sessions to learn and perform these songs, improving your pronunciation and language fluency. No prior musical experience is required. Offered: Spring 2026 Grading: S/CR/NC Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 200 level GERM Major/Minor Faculty: Juliane Schicker
The course introduces students to the joys and challenges of reading short German fictional and non- fictional texts of various genres from three centuries, including fairy tales, aphorisms, short stories, novellas, tweets, essays, and newspaper articles. We will read slowly and with an eye to grammar and vocabulary building, while also concentrating on developing an understanding of German cultural history. Texts and class discussions will be in German. Offered: Winter 2026 Credits: 6 Liberal Arts Requirements: IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 200 level EUST Country Specific GERM Major/Minor Faculty: Juliane Schicker
GERM 217Queer Culture and Movements in Germany from the 19th Century to Present
In the nineteenth century, Germany was at the forefront of activism for queer people – until it wasn’t. In this course, we will explore the development and evolution of queer culture and social movements in Germany from the late nineteenth century through to the present. We will analyze a variety of primary texts and visual media, including the first magazines written for a queer audience and first-person accounts by queer people persecuted under the Nazis. We will explore how this history has shaped contemporary queer culture in Germany and how it compares to the Anglophone world. Taught in German. Not offered in 2025-26
GERM 221Modern Love: Sex, Gender, and Identity in Austria-Hungary around 19006
We explore literature, music, and the fine arts of German-speaking countries around the topics of gender and sex(uality). We focus on the years between 1880 and 1920 in Austria-Hungary, but also venture into more recent times and other localities. How did images of men and women change over time? How did science factor into these images? What was/is considered “normal” when it comes to sex(uality) and gender, and what German-speaking voices have been pushing against those norms? How did these voices use literature, music, and the fine arts to reflect or criticize such norms? Taught in English. Not offered in 2025-26 Liberal Arts Requirements: CX, Cultural/Literature HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies WR2 Writing Requirement 2 Tags: CL: 200 level EUST Country Specific GERM Major/Minor GWSS Elective
GERM 225The Alps: Heights (and Depths) of Modernity
The Alps have been a focal point for developments of modernity: modern infrastructures supported the growth of tourism already in the 1800s. With the rise of nationalism, idealized notions of traditional alpine cultures were used as propaganda. Today, tensions have emerged between small alpine farms and “rewilding” efforts, and political discourses around these environmental tensions have intensified a perceived rural/urban divide. Throughout, the alpine environment, culture, and politics are deeply entangled. Students will analyze creative and nonfiction texts as well as numerical data that depict these developments, and then choose a course topic to pursue through independent research. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Recommended Preparation: Student has completed at least one German course at the 210-219 level. Offered: Fall 2025 Credits: 6 Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies QRE, Quantitative Reasoning C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 200 level EUST Transnational Support GERM Major/Minor Faculty: Seth Peabody
GERM 264German Studies in Austria Program: Theater and Opera in Vienna
Vienna is full of world-class theater and opera that simply cannot be missed. In this class, you’ll learn about important dramas and their authors and then see the works performed live at theaters in the city– you’ll also get the chance to go backstage and tour several theaters up close! Informed by historical background and theoretical approaches, we’ll discuss the performances, their sociopolitical relevance, and situate them within various contexts. Offered: Spring 2026 Credits: 6 Liberal Arts Requirements: IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis Tags: CL: 200 level GERM Major/Minor EUST Country Specific Faculty: Kiley Kost
GERM 265German Studies in Austria Program: The Nation through Art: East-Central6
European Music, Literature, and Visual Arts How does art, in various forms, shape our understanding of a nation? What does it mean for a place to have a national language, music, painting, architecture, and so on? And what are the peculiarities of these questions in the context of Austria, which was once the center of a vast ethnically and culturally diverse empire? This class explores how art forms can both create and express national cultures while covering the history of East-Central Europe. Offered: Spring 2026 Liberal Arts Requirements: IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis Tags: CL: 200 level GERM Elective Course GERM Major/Minor EUST Transnational
GERM 274Weimar Germany: Art, Culture, and the Failure of Democracy6
“…many will say: even 1920 is not so horrible. This is how it is: the human being is a machine, culture is in shreds, education is arrogance, spirit is brutality, stupidity is the norm, and the military is sovereign” (Adolf Behne, reporting on a Dada art exhibit). In this class, taught in German, students examine cultural products and visual media of and about the Weimar Republic to understand a critical time in German history and explore how art has been used to cope with societal turbulence. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Not offered in 2025-26 Liberal Arts Requirements: IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 200 level GERM Major/Minor
Student has completed any of the following course(s): GERM 204 with a grade of
GERM 320Life under Socialism: Culture and Society in East Germany6
What was life like under “actually existing socialism?” What films, books, music, and other media did people in the German Democratic Republic (or East Germany) consume and how did they cope with their country’s dictatorship? How can the experiences of people—particularly women—living in the GDR provide useful context for contemporary socio-political issues in the United States and beyond? We will discuss topics such as gender equality, education, health care, and queer life in the GDR. Taught in German. Not offered in 2025-26 Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 300 level EUST Country Specific GERM Major/Minor GWSS Elective
Student has completed any of the following course(s): GERM 204 with a grade of
GERM 322Remembering and Forgetting: Austrian Literature
What stories are told about Austria and its history? What stories are forgotten, and why? In this course, we’ll learn about Austrian history, culture, and politics through the region's literature and cultural institutions. Through deep engagement with multimedia texts (novels, short stories, films, poems), students encounter Austrian cultural production and criticism while also strengthening German language skills. Site visits, museum trips, and excursions in Vienna and beyond complement our analysis. Offered: Spring 2026 Credits: 6 Liberal Arts Requirements: IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis Tags: CL: 300 level GERM Major/Minor EUST Transnational Support Faculty: Kiley Kost
GERM 325The Alps: Heights (and Depths) of Modernity
The Alps have been a focal point for developments of modernity: modern infrastructures supported the growth of tourism already in the 1800s. With the rise of nationalism, idealized notions of traditional alpine cultures were used as propaganda. Today, tensions have emerged between small alpine farms and “rewilding” efforts, and political discourses around these environmental tensions have intensified a perceived rural/urban divide. Throughout, the alpine environment, culture, and politics are deeply entangled. Students will analyze creative and nonfiction texts as well as numerical data that depict these developments, and then choose a course topic to pursue through independent research. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Recommended Preparation: Student has completed at least one German course at the 210-219 level. Offered: Fall 2025 Credits: 6 Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies QRE, Quantitative Reasoning C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the German Language and Culture AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the German: Language B IB exam or received a score of 205 on the Carleton German Placement exam. Tags: CL: 300 level GERM Major/Minor EUST Transnational Support Faculty: Seth Peabody
"…many will say: even 1920 is not so horrible. This is how it is: the human being is a machine, culture is in shreds, education is arrogance, spirit is brutality, stupidity is the norm, and the military is sovereign" (Adolf Behne, reporting on a Dada art exhibit). In this class, taught in German, students examine cultural products and visual media of and about the Weimar Republic to understand a critical time in German history and explore how art has been used to cope with societal turbulence. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly.
