Guten Tag! Welcome to German Studies

We are pleased to offer a Certificate of Conversation and Culture in German. This Short Certificate is offered through the Department for students wishing to study the German language and culture. The Certificate allows the student to provide documentation of their studies to potential employers and/or learning institutions.

The Certificate of Conversation and Culture in German requirements include:

Certificate in German Course Guide
(15 to 21 credit hours)

Prerequisites:	GER 101 and GER 102 (or equivalent)	0-6 credit hrs
Requirements:	GER 201, GER 202, GER 240, and GER 340	12 credit hrs
	FCC 222 (Foreign Culture and Conversation in German)	3 credit hrs

A grade of "C" or higher is required in each course for credit towards the Certificate.

Four courses can be used for general education credit (Gen. Ed. 03, 04, 07, 08).

 

Declare a Certificate of Culture and Conversation in German!

 

German Studies Courses

German Courses Available at EKU

Course Title	Credit Hours	Gen. Ed.	Description
FCC 222	3	07 or 08	German Culture and Civilization - Introduction to the unique values and traditions of the German peoples as reflected in their achievements. Taught in English.
GER 101	3	03 or 04	Conversational German I - Prerequisite: all required developmental reading and writing courses. Beginning German conversation, grammar, and language skills. Emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension, with introduction to basic basic written forms. Taught within the context of Germanic cultures. Laboratory work required.
GER 102	3	03 or 04	Conversational German II - Recommended: GER 101 or equivalent proficiency. Continuation of GER 101. (Students entering GER 102 by referral or by placement receive an extra three (3) hours credit for GER 101 if they make an "A" in 102.) Continuing work on basic communicative skills. Taught within the context of Germanic cultures. Laboratory work required.
GER 201	3	03, 04, 07, or 08	Intermediate Conversational German I - Recommended: GER 102 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with continuing emphasis on reading and writing skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 201 by referral or by placement receive an extra six (6) hours credit for GER 101 and 102 if they make an "A" or "B: in 201.
GER 202	3	03, 04, 07, or 08	Intermediate Conversational German II - Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency. German conversation, grammar, and other language skills with continuing emphasis on reading and writing skills. Taught in a cultural context. Laboratory work required. Students entering GER 202 by referral or by placement receive an extra nine (9) hours credit for GER 101, 102, and 201 if they make an "A" or "B: in 202.
GER 240	3	03, 04, 07, or 08	Beginning Conversation - Recommended: GER 201 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. Topics for conversation drawn from everyday situations. (Waived in case of demonstrable oral proficiency, but not open to native speakers.)
GER 295	1-3	n/a	Independent Study in German - Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency. May be retaken to a maximum of six (6) hours if topic is different. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair.
GER 310	3	n/a	Topics in Grammar "____" - Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. May be retaken up to a maximum of six (6) hours of topics is different. Selected topics in German language, literature, or culture.
GER 340	3	03, 04, 07, or 08	Intermediate Conversation - Prerequisite: GER 240 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval . Topics for conversation drawn from contemporary German life.
GER 495	1-3	n/a	Independent Study in German - Prerequisite: department al approval. May be counted toward a major of minor only with persmission of department chair. May be retaken to a maximum of six (6) hours if content is different. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair.

 

For more information, e-mail Dr. Theodor Langenbruch, head of the German Studies Section, call him at 859-622-6360, or visit him at Case Annex 363.

To contact the Department, call 859-622-2996.