German
German is the first language of over 100 million people in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other countries. In recent years and especially since the reunification of East and West Germany, German is used increasingly as a second and third language, because of its significance as a language of business, science and technology. Next to English, it is the most frequently studied language in the world. The influence of German thought on Western civilization and culture, particularly in subjects such as philosophy, psychology, theology, history and music, has been considerable. Students in many fields of learning, therefore, find a knowledge of German not only useful but essential. The knowledge of two or three languages is vital in today's global environment. Training in German helps prepare students for careers in international business, the foreign service, the publishing industry, translation and international law.
Sample first-year program for students interested in studying German:
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester |
| German 1000 | German 1001 |
| English 1080 (or 1020) | English 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110 (or 1021) |
| A course in a second language | A course in a second language |
| A research & writing course | A research & writing course |
| A numeracy/science course | A numeracy/science course |
| A course in minor subject | A course in minor subject |
German 1000
Elementary German I is a course intended to give beginners a basic knowledge of the spoken and written language and culture of the German-speaking countries.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Laboratory: One hour per week
Prerequisite: None
German 1001
Elementary German II is a continuation of Elementary German I with the same basic text.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Laboratory: One hour per week
Prerequisite: German 1000
German 1002
Elementary Business German I is a course intended to give beginners a basic knowledge of spoken and written German with an emphasis on developing skills pertinent to business and commerce.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
German 1003
Elementary Business German II is a continuation of Elementary Business German I with the same basic text.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: German 1002
German 2900
Introduction to German Culture I is a study of the major cultural trends and movements of German-speaking Europe to the beginnings of the modern age. Lectures are given in English. This course qualifies as a research/writing course.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
German 2901
Introduction to German Culture II is a study of the major cultural trends and movements of German-speaking Europe in the modern age. Lectures are given in English. This course qualifies as a research/writing course.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Notes:
- Credit will not be given for both German 1000 and 1002, nor German 1001 and German 1003.
- A number of courses may be of interest to incoming students. They require no prerequisites, the language of instruction is English throughout and they cover German culture and literature: German 2900, 2901, 3000 and 3001. These courses may not be used as part of the bachelor of arts requirement of two courses in a second language.
- German 2900 and 2901 qualify as research/writing courses for the Faculty of Arts.
- Completion of German 1000 and 1001 qualifies students for the MUN&You@Heidelberg summer program in Heidelberg, Germany.
