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Germanic Languages and Literatures Courses
- GERM S-Bab Beginning German
- GERM S-R Introduction to German for Reading Knowledge
- GERM S-23 Study Abroad in Munich: German Language and Culture
GERM S-Bab Beginning German (31838)
Class times: Mondays-Fridays, 9 am-1 pm.
Course tuition: noncredit and undergraduate credit $5,400.
Limited enrollment.
This seven-week intensive course provides a thorough introduction to German language and culture, encompassing all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Class time is focused on developing oral proficiency; by the end of the course, students should be able to engage in everyday conversations with native speakers. Language instruction is supplemented by a discussion section on cultural, social, and political developments in Germany through literature, film, and newspaper articles. (8 credits)
GERM S-R Introduction to German for Reading Knowledge (31302)
Class times: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 am-noon.
Course tuition: noncredit, undergraduate, and graduate credit $5,400.
Harvard College students see additional information.
Limited enrollment.
This introduction to German expository prose is designed primarily for students who wish to acquire a reading knowledge of the language for research purposes. Texts from a variety of fields are used. No previous knowledge of German is assumed. (8 credits)
GERM S-23 Study Abroad in Munich: German Language and Culture (32774)
Limited enrollment.
See Study Abroad for more information.


