Course description

This introductory course explores the integrated facets of German language and culture. Students will attain a basic knowledge of the German language while practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and will learn about German culture within the social and global environment. The course will be taught in both German and English to facilitate learning German. This beginner-level course is not intended for native, near-native, or heritage speakers of German. Those with other previous knowledge are encouraged to contact the School of Interdisciplinary Studies to determine if the course is suitable.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery