German Language Study at Cornell
The Cornell University German Studies Undergraduate Program is unique in adapting the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (pdf) to reflect the needs and qualities of Cornell students.
Accordingly, curriculum development integrates research in second language acquisition and cognitive learning theories into a well-articulated sequence of language study. This allows for setting clear standards to be attained at each level of instruction while accommodating varying learner styles and encouraging student autonomy. Our re-conceptualized program enables the students to attain high levels of language competence and equips them for becoming successful participants in the transnational community.
Level I
Students develop their skills of basic language use at the A1/A2 CEF level.GERST 1220 - EXPLORING GERMAN CONTEXTS II
Students develop their skills of basic language use at the A2/B1 CEF level.GERST 1230 - EXPANDING THE GERMAN DOSSIER
After completion of 1220, students will be placement into GERST 1230 or 2000.
Students develop their skills of independent language use at the lower B1 CEF level.
Level II
GERST 2020 - LITERARY CONTEXTS AND TEXTSStudents develop their skills of independent language use at the B1 CEF level.
Students develop their skills of indepenent language use at the lower B2 CEF level.GERST 2040 - WORKING WITH TEXTS
Students develop their skills of indepenent language use at the lower B2 CEF level.GERST 2060 - GERMAN IN BUSINESS CULTURE
Students develop their skills of indepenent language use at the B2 CEF level.
Level III
GERST 3010 - SCENES OF THE CRIME:
GERMAN MYSTERY AND DETECTIVE FICTION
GERST 3080 - GERMAN LIFE STYLE 2.0
Level III - Content focused
GERST 3250 - THE AGE OF GOETHEGERST 3270 - TOO MUCH TO SEE: GERMAN LITERARY AND VISUAL CULTURES, 1900-1933
For courses beyond Leven III (3500) and/or courses taught in English please go to:
The Department of German Studies.
The Department of German Studies.