German

English language proficiency requirements Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the English language entrance proficiency requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the University Foundations program with lower levels of language proficiency. Native or near-native speakers of the language should contact the Modern Languages department for proper placement.The department reserves the right to place students in the course most appropriate to their abilities.

Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

GERM 101

3 credits

German Language I

Prerequisite(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Pre- or corequisite(s): None

Students develop active communication skills. Focus is on oral communication in a variety of everyday situations: narrating events in present tense, describing situations, expressing commands, making requests, giving advice, and expressing personal preferences in German.

Note: This course is equivalent to CEFR level A1.

GERM 102

3 credits

German Language II

Prerequisite(s): GERM 101 or assessment of the department.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Students extend and solidify communication skills in German. They develop further basic oral and written communication skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Students progress simultaneously in each of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing German.

Note: This course is equivalent to CEFR level A2.

GERM 201

3 credits

Intermediate German I: Composition Skills

Prerequisite(s): GERM 102 or assessment of the department.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Students focus on the formal acquisition of the German language. They expand their basic linguistic skills through integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course also promotes intercultural learning and the development of international awareness.

GERM 202

3 credits

Intermediate German II: Language and Culture

Prerequisite(s): GERM 201 or assessment of the department.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Students continue to focus on the formal acquisition of the German language. They expand their linguistic skills through integrated and interactive practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a particular focus on advanced skills and popular German culture. The course also promotes intercultural learning and development of an international awareness by comparing German culture to Canadian and Indigenous cultures.

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