printer friendly pageOSPBER 2Z: Accelerated German, Second and Third Quarters
Covers
GERLANG 2 and 3 in one quarter. Qualifies students for participation in an internship following the study quarter. Emphasis is on communicative patterns in everyday life and in the German work environment, including preparation for interviews.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 8
| UG Reqs: Language
OSPBER 3B: German Language and Culture
Completion and refinement of First-Year grammar, vocabulary building, reading literature and news, writing skills, esp. journal. Extensive use of current materials, such as local Berlin and national news, and emphasis on building speaking skills for everyday situations and discussions.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 7
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Boebe, D. (PI)
;
Knuepling, F. (PI)
OSPBER 19: Expressing Ideas: Academic German for 2nd year learners
This class is designed for students enrolled in a 3-5 unit theme course taught in German in Berlin who have not previously taken German 21. The class focuses on vocabulary enrichment and how to articulate observations and formulate arguments, including learning figures of speech.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
OSPBER 21B: Intermediate German
German language skills for Intermediate students. Refinement of German grammar; vocabulary building, writing practice via journal and essays; German culture, including current news and issues, literature and films. Special emphasis on comprehension and speaking skills for discussions, everyday situations, and in-class presentations. Prerequisite: completion of first-year German.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Boebe, D. (PI)
;
Knuepling, F. (PI)
OSPBER 24B: Advanced German Grammar
Syntax and organizational patters (connectors, structuring and cohesive devices) for various types of texts and arguments, contrastive vocabulary practice, and reading strategies. Skills for writing well-structured critical essays, giving effective presentations, and reading extensively as well as intensively.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Knuepling, F. (PI)
OSPBER 30: Berlin vor Ort: A Field Trip Module
This weekly field trip course, a favorite at Stanford in Berlin since the earliest beginnings of the Program, is mandatory for all students. It provides the optimal basis for further coursework by providing firsthand, on-site exploration of the weave of cultures and histories that we know as the city of Berlin. The course is taught in alternating quarters with a history (autumn quarters) or a cityscape (winter and spring) focus.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Jander, M. (PI)
;
Pabsch, M. (PI)
OSPBER 33B: Discovering German Culture Through Engineered Products
Around the world, German Engineering and the products that it produces are known for their excellence. The products of Mercedes, Porsche, Zeiss, Bosch, Krupp and many others are perceived as among, if not the best, examples of the products in their market segments. In this course students will learn about the various dimensions to culture and explore how the culture(s) of Germany influence the products designed, built and marketed in Germany and beyond. **Attending the first class is required for participation in the course**
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Carryer, J. (PI)
;
Sheppard, S. (PI)
OSPBER 40M: An Intro to Making: What is EE
Is a hands-on class where students learn to make stuff. Through the process of building, you are introduced to the basic areas of EE. Students build a "useless box" and learn about circuits, feedback, and programming hardware, a light display for your desk and bike and learn about coding, transforms, and LEDs, a solar charger and an EKG machine and learn about power, noise, feedback, more circuits, and safety. And you get to keep the toys you build. Prerequisite:
CS 106A.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Howe, R. (PI)
;
Flissikowski, T. (TA)
OSPBER 82: Globalization and Germany
Main channels of globalization¿movement of capital, goods, people and ideas¿and their history. Arguments in favor and against economic integration and relationship between globalization and domestic political processes. Key industries of the German export economy; how globalization relates to current debates on migration and social policy. Germany's position in the European Union, as well as the world economy; Germany and its role in future globalization
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Hungerland, W. (PI)
OSPBER 99: German Language Specials
May be repeat for credit
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 10 units total)
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