GER 171 - The Contemporary German-Speaking World (In English)

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

This course is an interdisciplinary survey course that does not require any knowledge of German. Students will learn about German culture, establish connections with other disciplines such as history, sociology, film studies, and literature, and gain a nuanced understanding of the social practices and expectations of native speakers of different varieties of German within their own speech communities. Students will develop and practice critical thinking skills in analyzing stereotypical ideas of people in German-speaking cultures. Students with German-language expertise may opt to take the course for LAC (Language Across the Curriculum) credit with readings and papers in German.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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