The sections for GERM 101, 102, and 103 are flexible for you to enroll in. If you have a conflict between your MWF / TTH classes and a 5-day language class schedule, you can talk with Juliane Schicker (jschicker@carleton) to cross-enroll in 2 sections at the same time. Eventually, you will have to fill out an add/drop card to enroll in both courses. After you speak with both instructors, you can fill out the add/drop card online here. The form will require the approval your German professor, the professor of the course with which your German course conflicts, and your advisor.
For Minors and Majors: can’t fit a certain course into your schedule? Is a certain course not offered in the term you need it? Chat with us to find a substitute.
- 2023–2024 Courses:
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Fall 2023
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GERM 101: Elementary German
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 are exposed to all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Kiley Kost, Juliane Schicker -
GERM 101: Elementary German
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 are exposed to all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Kiley Kost, Juliane Schicker -
GERM 204: Intermediate German
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).
Prerequisites: German 103 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Seth Peabody -
GERM 204: Intermediate German
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).
Prerequisites: German 103 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Seth Peabody -
GERM 267: Catastrophe! Natural Disaster in German Literature
Are natural disasters ever really natural? In this course, taught in German, we will read works of literature and poetry that portray disaster. Focusing on disaster as the site of interaction between humans and the environment, we will explore and discuss the impact of modern technology, contemporary environmental issues, and the concept of disaster in the shadow of war. Thinking in terms of environmental justice, we will also consider who is impacted by such disasters and in what ways.
Prerequisites: German 204 or equivalent 6 credits; International Studies, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Fall 2023 · Kiley Kost -
GERM 400: Integrative Exercise
Examining an aspect of German literature across eras or genres. 1-6 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024
Winter 2024
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GERM 102: Elementary German
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. The focus of the course is on all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Prerequisites: German 101 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Kiley Kost, Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 102: Elementary German
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. The focus of the course is on all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Prerequisites: German 101 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Kiley Kost, Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 156: Introduction to German Cinema: Film, Nature, and Nation
How do films reflect and impact the cultures, societies, and physical environments within which they circulate? How do the complexities of German history offer a special case within film history? In this course, we examine German film history through the lens of environmental critique, from the stylized landscapes of 1920s expressionism to the filmic environments of multicultural contemporary Germany. Topics include propaganda, postwar rubble, and antifascist student-inspired rebel cinema. Alongside each film, we will discuss texts and theories that offer frameworks for understanding the complex interplay of ideas about film art, environmental understanding, and national identity. Taught in English.
6 credits; International Studies, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Winter 2024 · Seth Peabody -
GERM 212: Contemporary Germany in Global Context
Over the past few years, Germany has been touted as the new leader of Europe, or even of the “free world,” and at the same time has seen a surge of bitter political division within its borders. The Berlin Wall fell thirty years ago, yet tensions between East and West remain stark. Chancellor Angela Merkel implemented an open-arms policy toward refugees, yet the extremist AfD party has orchestrated a troubling rise to power based on xenophobic sentiments. And while Germany has emerged as a global environmental leader, it has simultaneously faced passionate protest from its own youth regarding failure to meet the challenges of climate change. In this class, we examine the complexities behind these seeming contradictions in contemporary Germany by analyzing diverse texts ranging from political speeches to poetry slams. Taught in German; advanced grammar review supports analytical tasks.
Prerequisites: German 204 or equivalent 6 credits; Humanistic Inquiry, International Studies; offered Winter 2024 · Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 400: Integrative Exercise
Examining an aspect of German literature across eras or genres. 1-6 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024
Spring 2024
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GERM 103: Intermediate 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.
Prerequisites: German 102 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Seth Peabody, Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 103: Intermediate 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.
Prerequisites: German 102 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Seth Peabody, Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 247: Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting on Fairy Tales and Folklore
Many people are familiar with the fairy tales collected and published by the Brothers Grimm and have seen iterations of such stories in animated Disney films and live-action reboots. In this class, taught in English, we will critically examine folktales, consider their role in shaping societal standards and how they spread specific values across cultures. We will study the origins of Grimms’ fairy tales before discussing their larger role across media and cultures. Our study of traditional German fairy tales will be informed by contemporary theoretical approaches including feminist theory, ecocriticism, psychology, and animal studies.
6 credits; International Studies, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Spring 2024 · Chloe Vaughn -
GERM 261: German Studies in Austria Program: Vienna Past and Present: The City as Text
This class examines the history of Vienna and Austria (including the Austro-Hungarian Empire) through excursions to museums and memorials in the city. How are these histories memorialized in the structure of the city? What institutions make these histories visible? How do museums and memorials in Vienna construct historical narratives and who is left out from these narratives? Site visits and excursions in Vienna and beyond present opportunities for comparative analysis.
Prerequisites: Participation in German Studies in Austria Program 6 credits; Humanistic Inquiry, International Studies; offered Spring 2024 · Kiley Kost -
GERM 262: German Studies in Austria Program: Cultural History of Food and Drink in Vienna
What are the cultural, historical, environmental, social, and political forces that shape our experience with food and drink? This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning about the important food and drink culture in Vienna and Austria. Site visits to the city’s iconic markets, taverns, producers, breweries and cafés deepen understanding and language skills.
Prerequisites: Participation in German Studies in Austria program 6 credits; Humanistic Inquiry, International Studies; offered Spring 2024 · Kiley Kost -
GERM 263: German Studies in Austria Program: Austrian Art and Architecture
In this course, students explore the evolution of art and architecture in Austria, learning about specific artists, eras, and movements. Students learn to critically analyze art and architecture, connecting work to Austrian, European, and global contexts. The class includes field trips to various museums and sites in Vienna.
Prerequisites: Participation in German Studies in Austria Program 6 credits; International Studies, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Spring 2024 · Kiley Kost -
GERM 322: German Studies in Austria Program: Contemporary Austrian Literature and Cultural Production
This course focuses on contemporary Austrian literature, theater, film, and the institutions that support authors and artists. Through multimedia texts (novels, film, theater, newspapers), students encounter the cultural production and criticism of the moment while also strengthening German language skills. Events at cultural institutions and theaters in Vienna enhance understanding of Vienna’s diverse cultural landscape today.
Prerequisites: Participation in OCS Austria Program 6 credits; International Studies, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Spring 2024 · Kiley Kost -
GERM 400: Integrative Exercise
Examining an aspect of German literature across eras or genres. 1-6 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024