GERM 3910 - Professional German

Goals: To familiarize students with the specific vocabularies and concepts of German business, economics, politics, management, social, and legal issues. Cultural competence and cross-cultural skills are a concomitant objective.

Content: Focus on Germany as a leading country regarding industry, trade, and markets. Analyses of the German economic, social, and political systems will provide students with a broad knowledge of German business practice and environment. The course will expand all four language modalities (listening, reading, writing, speaking) and cross-cultural awareness as it impacts the areas of business and economics.

Taught: Alternate years

Language placement: The department recommends that students complete GERM 3220 before taking this course. Otherwise, students should do the online placement assessment for German and contact the course instructor for placement advice.

Credits: 4

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