Some background in business courses is helpful, but not required. Emphasis is on the development of oral communication skills through a series of activities, beginning with informal speaking situations and progressing to formal oral presentations. Vocabulary development, standard pronunciation and grammar are stressed. Written assignments will complement the evolution of critical thinking by focusing on the basics of reasoning and value analysis. Topics in Language, Literature or Culture May be repeated for credit Study of literature of a specific period, region, genre or theme.
Class is conducted in English.
Students pursuing the German minor will study portions of the required reading in its original text and write at least one of the required papers in German. The internship gives students an opportunity to put language skills into use in a specific professional setting, in Germany or in the United States. Students will continue to develop specialized communication skills and will be supervised by a member of the German faculty. They may tutor or teach basic German language skills in schools or private businesses that need individuals who can communicate in written or oral German. Specific objectives will be developed for each intern, taking into account the needs and goals of that student.