The basic objective of the Department of Economics is the development of students‘ understanding of economics as the social science that deals with production, consumption, and market exchange activities. All students begin with ECON 151, Introduction to Economics. Concentrators advance through a core of analytical courses and choose among a series of options in theoretical and applied economics. Students with an interest in graduate work leading...
The study of a foreign language not only provides students with the necessary basis for any rigorous or sophisticated understanding of a foreign culture, but also develops in them a more profound understanding of their native language and of the relationship between language and knowledge.
Basic language skills are only a beginning, however, and the program in German leads students into studies of German literature ” understood in its broadest sense...
Students interested in studying German have a wide range of options available to them. Within the German program students can begin their study of the language or build on their high school courses in more advanced classes. The program also has courses in English for students with little or no background in the German language.
In addition to a major and minor in German literature and culture, the College offers a major in German Studies. An interdisciplinary...
Why should I major in this subject? Faculty find the discipline of German literature and cultural history fascinating for various, compelling reasons that by far exceed personal biography: The sheer number of ’great“ authors, thinkers, artists, and cultural critics who have written and thought or currently write and think in German, the central role of Germany and German-speaking countries in the evolution of the ’Western“ tradition, as well as Germany‘s...
The department offers a stimulating curriculum that includes courses on language, literature, film, and culture. Students may wish to major or minor in German, or fulfill requirements for distribution or concentration credit.
The German faculty take an active interest in their students and boast a substantial publication and service record....
German is a major world language that is spoken in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. In the European Union it is the principal business language, second only to English. Knowledge of the German language and of the German-speaking cultures gives students access to positions in international business, government and communications as well as careers in education, music, theater, and the arts.
Dickinson's German department is distinguished by its high level of contact with current German society, and faculty interests in contemporary German literature and culture. Although the department covers a large spectrum of topics and periods, students will find a general emphasis on the contemporary. Virtually all German majors spend a year at the University of Bremen through the Dickinson Program, where they take courses in literature, the arts,...
Studying a foreign language has become increasingly relevant in today‘s world, with the emphasis on internationalism and the ready access to travel and contact with people from other nations. Students interested in studying German will find that the opportunity to acquire proficiency in this language will enhance their understanding of their role as a part of the global community. Research has found a positive correlation between the study of another...
The curriculum of Earlham's German program looks to the past as much as it anticipates the future. To come to know the cultural heritage of German-speaking countries is an educational end in itself. However, our work as teachers is equally intent on presenting the complexities of today's German-speaking world and its many future challenges. One of our central goals, therefore, is to help students understand and appreciate German-speaking Europe, from...
German major who are interested in gaining work experience in business, industry, or government under the cooperative education program should see the department chair.
I. General Education [48 semester hours]
II.German Concentration [24 - 30 semester hours]
A. Required Courses [12 - 18 semester hours]
GERM 101 First Course in German (3)
GERM 102 Second Course in German (3)
GERM 201 Third Course in German (3)
GERM 202 Forth Course in German (3)
GERM 307 German Conversation and Composition I (3)
GERM 407 Advanced German Conversation and Composition...
German majors at Elmhurst learn to use German to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements for the Major The German major consists of seven courses (28 hours) beginning at the 300-level, chosen from among the following areas:
The German program prepares students to work in government agencies, business and industry entry-level positions, and travel agencies. It is developed to provide students with the language skills-understanding, speaking, reading, and writing - necessary to function efficiently in the environment native to the language.
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