Feb 05, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

GER 225 - Modern German Civilization and Culture 1

3 credit hours - Three hours lecture weekly; one term.
Study the culture and civilization of German-speaking Europe from the Enlightenment to the early twentieth century. Develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Taught in German.

Prerequisite(s): GER 212  or four years of high school German or permission of department chair.

Note: Not for native speakers.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain in general terms the history of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other German-speaking territories through World War 1.
  2. Describe aspects of the arts in German-speaking Europe in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century.
  3. Describe German-language societies and cultures in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
  4. Present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate a variety of topics related to German-speaking cultures.