GERLANG 1:
First-Year German, First Quarter
Speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Authentic materials. Interactive approach with emphasis on developing communicative expression. The cultural context in which German is spoken.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
GERLANG 2:
First-Year German, Second Quarter
Continuation of 1. Prerequisite 1 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 5
GERLANG 3:
First-Year German, Third Quarter
Continuation of 2. Fulfills the University language requirement. Prerequiste 2 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 5A:
Intensive First-Year German, Part A
Part A and Part B equivalent of 1,2,3 combined. Only Stanford graduate students restricted to 9 units may register for 205A,B.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 5
GERLANG 5B:
Intensive First-Year German, Part B
Continuation of 5A. Part A and Part B equivalent of 1,2,3 combined. Only Stanford graduate students restricted to 9 units may register for 205A,B. Prerequisite 5A or equivalent. Fulfill the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 10:
Elementary German for Seniors and Graduate Students
Intensive. For students who need to acquire reading ability in German for the Ph.D. or for advanced research in their own field. 52 fulfills Ph.D. reading exam.
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 4
GERLANG 11P:
Individually Programmed Beginning German
For those who wish to complete more or fewer than 5 units a quarter, have scheduling conflicts, or prefer to work independently. Self-paced work with text and tapes; instructor available for consultation on a regular basis. 3-unit minimum for beginners. Conversational practice available for additional unit. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-12
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 20A:
Beginning German Conversation
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
GERLANG 20B:
Intermediate German Conversation
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
GERLANG 20C:
Advanced German Conversation
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
GERLANG 20E:
Fun Facts about Europe
(AU) (Staff)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
GERLANG 20M:
Mitt Movie Series
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 20P:
Theme Projects
(AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 21:
Intermediate German I
Reading short stories, and review of German structure. Discussions in German, short compositions, videos.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 21S:
Intermediate German
Reading short stories, and review of German structure. Discussions in German, short compositions, videos. Prerequisite: one year of college German; or two years high school German or equivalent, or AP German.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 4
GERLANG 21W:
Intermediate German I: German for Business and International Relations
Equivalent to 21, but focus is on business and the political and economic geography of Germany. CDs and videos. For students planning to do a business internship in a German-speaking country. Prerequisite: 3.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
GERLANG 22:
Intermediate German II
Continuation of 21, with greater emphasis on reading and writing skills. Literary texts of major 20th-century writers in historical context.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 52:
Readings in Humanities
For undergraduates and graduate students with a knowledge of German who want to acquire reading proficiency. Readings from scholarly works and professional journals. Recommended for students who need to pass the Ph.D. reading exam. Prerequisite: one year of German, or 10, or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 99:
Language Specials
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-12
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 100:
Hundert Deutsche Jahre: One Hundred German Years
Hones German language skills while introducing the history and culture of Germany as experienced by ordinary people over the course of the 20th century. Themes include Germans and democracy, money, Hitler, books, the Wall, and food. Video series, parallel readings, discussion in German. Extra listening, reading, or speaking for fourth unit.
| Units: 3-4
GERLANG 105:
Advanced Business German
For students planning to work in a German-speaking country and for preparation of the International Business German exams. Case studies of typical business situations with accompanying videos, listening comprehension exercises, and class simulations. Business correspondence and reports in German. Prerequisite: 22 or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 199:
Individual Reading
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-12
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 205A:
Intensive First-Year German
Same as GERLANG 5A. For Stanford graduate students only. Stanford graduate students restricted to 9 units may take 205A and B for a total of 9 units.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 4-5
GERLANG 205B:
Intensive First-Year German
Same as GERLANG 5B. For Stanford graduate students only. Continuation of 205A. Stanford graduate students restricted to 9 units may take 205A and B for a total of 9 units.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 4-5
GERLANG 20K:
Kuche Mitt (German Cooking Class)
(AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 20T:
Teaching German Conversation
(AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
GERLANG 210:
Elementary German for Graduate Students
Restricted to Stanford graduate students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3-4
GERLANG 22W:
Intermediate German II: German for Business and International Relations
Equivalent to 22, but continuation of 21W. Recommended for students planning to do a business internship in a German-speaking country. Prerequisite: 21 or 21W.
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 395:
Graduate Studies in German
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2-5
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 399:
Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 101:
Advanced Language Study I
Short fictional and expository readings, discussions, compositions. Review of grammatical structures. Vocabulary building with emphasis on common idiomatic expressions and troublesome lexical distinctions.
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 102:
Advanced Language Study II
Continuation of 101.
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
GERLANG 110:
German Newspapers
For intermediate and advanced students. Articles from current newspapers and magazines, reading comprehension strategies with online news updates, and vocabulary. Writing practice if desired. May be repeated once for credit
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
| Repeatable
for credit
GERLANG 111:
Television News from Germany
For intermediate and advanced students. Current news reports and features for listening comprehension and vocabulary. Extra listening, speaking, or writing practice for fourth unit.
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
