They are encouraged to combine the study of German with other areas of academic interest. Program Students entering Elementary German 1000 are not expected to have any previous knowledge of German. After a year of this beginner's course, students are able to survive in a German speaking environment for they have learned the basics in grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate German 2000 aims to consolidate this grammar and expand the vocabulary and all-round proficiency in German with an emphasis on class discussion of short literary works and written compositions in German. Advanced German 3000 builds on the grammar, syntax and active vocabulary with an introduction to stylistics, and frequent compositions and oral reports.
All language courses have mandatory weekly language laboratories.
Career Orientation of Graduates Knowledge of German is an asset in many professions. Jobs in areas such as teaching, translating, the foreign service, tourism, publishing and international trade require German. There is also a Deutsches Haus , a university residence where the language of communication is German.