German (GERM)
German (GERM) Courses
School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Placement for Language Students
Note: A placement test is required for students who have previous training and/or experience, but who have not taken a course in this language at Carleton. For details, please consult carleton.ca/slals/modern-languages and follow the placement test instructions before registering.
Students who are found to be registered in an inappropriate level of the course will be deregistered following assessment by their instructor (and/or the Director of the School). It is crucial for students to complete the placement test in a manner that truly demonstrates their language proficiency.
Students should note that they cannot go backward in a sequence of levels in language courses.
First-Year German I
For students with no knowledge of German. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Four hours a week.
First-Year German II
Continuation of first-year German. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 1010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Intensive First-Year German
For students with no knowledge of German. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Eight hours a week (one term).
Reading in German I
For students with no prior knowledge of German who would like to develop the skills to read a variety of German texts, including passages from scholarly journals, reports, online newspaper or magazine articles.
Second-Year German I
Further study of German to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 1020, GERM 1110, or GERM 1105 (no longer offered), or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Second-Year German II
Continuation of second-year German. Further study of German to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 2010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Intensive Second-Year German
Further study of German to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 1020, GERM 1110, or GERM 1105 (no longer offered), or permission of the School.
Eight hours a week (one term).
Reading in German II
A continuation of Reading in German I. Further development of reading skills in German.
Three hours a week.
Intensive Third-Year German
Continuation of the study of German to reach a more advanced level, including the ability to handle authentic materials and primary texts required for academic studies. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 2020, GERM 2110, GERM 2105 (no longer offered), or permission of the School.
Six hours a week (one term).
Intensive Fourth-Year German
Advanced spoken and written German with intensive practice in aural comprehension and speaking in a range of situations and contexts, in reading and in composition in a range of modes and genres. Metalinguistic study. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in GERM 3105 (no longer offered) or GERM 3110, or permission of the School.
Six hours a week (one term).
German for Specific Purposes
Development of language use for specific purposes in contexts such as the academic, business and technical domains.
Three hours per week.
Topics in German-speaking Cultures
Selected topics in German-speaking cultures and societies. Development of advanced language skills.
Three hours per week.
Independent Study
Research in a topic in German language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Independent Study
Research in a topic in German language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca