GERST 2000

GERST 2000

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Students examine important aspects of present-day German culture while expanding and strengthening their reading, writing, and speaking skills in German. Materials for each topic are selected from a variety of sources (fiction, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet). Units address a variety of topics including studying at a German university, modern literature, Germany online, and Germany at the turn of the century. Oral and written work and individual and group presentations emphasize accurate and idiomatic expression in German. Successful completion of the course enables students to continue with more advanced courses in language, literature, and culture.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 GERST 1220 + placement result or GERST 1230. Corequisites: None.

Area Studies (EUAREA)

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2624 GERST 2000   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Matthias Phelps, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: GERST 1220 and German Placement test or GERST 1230.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2625 GERST 2000   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Necker, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: GERST 1220 and German Placement test or GERST 1230.