courses of instruction - Lafayette College

sue honors work. All majors are urged to
take one or more courses in Comparative
Literature (191,102, 225).
In some cases, courses taken at other
institutions may be used to satisfy the re
quirements for the major.
Requirements for the minor: The minor
in German is comprised of five courses (or
fewer, if students obtain advanced place
ment) beyond Elementary German (101-
102). Students are required to complete
the language sequence up to and includ
ing Advanced German (German 101-102,
111-112, and either German 211 or German
225), or demonstrate equivalent proficien
cy that would allow for advanced place
ment. Following their completion of the
language sequence, minors are required to
take two 300-level courses.
In exceptional cases, approved courses
other than those listed above may be used
to satisfy the requirements for the minor.
LANGUAGE COURSES
All majors and minors are required to
complete the language sequence up to and
including Advanced German (German
101-102,111-112, and either German 211 or
225), or demonstrate equivalent proficien
cy that would allow for advanced place
ment. Business German (German 225) is
required of majors in International Eco
nomics and Commerce.
The department strongly recommends
that all first-year students who have stud
ied two or more years of German prior to
entering college take the placement exami
nation that is administered by the depart
ment to determine their level of achieve
ment. Students who would prefer to take
German self-paced courses should contact
Professor Lamb-Faffelberger.
101,102. Elementary German. Funda
mentals of spoken and written language.
Development of reading, writing, speak
ing, and listening skills. An introduction
to the culture of Germany and German-
speaking countries. Class/laboratory.
Staff
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
111, 112. Intermediate German. Review
of fundamental grammar and syntax, and
expansion of vocabulary with short literary
and cultural readings. Attention to im
proving reading and conversational skills
and developing a deeper understanding of
the culture of Germany and other German-
speaking countries. Class /laboratory. Staff
211. Advanced German. This course is
designed for students who already have a
relatively good knowledge of German
(e.g. four or more years high school in
struction). Comprehensive review of basic
principles of German grammar and syntax
with increasing emphasis on correct con
versational usage and idioms. Readings
of literary and cultural texts, class discus
sion, and oral presentations. Ms. Lamb-
Faffelberger, Mr. McDonald
225. Business German. This course is de
signed for students who already have a rel
atively good knowledge of German (e.g.
four or more years high school instruction).
It is highly recommended for students who
plan to study abroad. Focus on business
culture, terminology, and vocabulary, and
information about Germany today and oth
er German-speaking countries and their
place in both the European Market and the
World Market. Readings of business-relat
ed texts, class discussions, and oral presen
tations. Ms. Lamb-Faffelberger, Mr. McDonald
GERMAN CULTURE AND
CIVILIZATION COURSES
Prerequisite for courses in this group:
German 211 or 225 or equivalent. Stu
dents who perform exceptionally well in
German 112 may be admitted with the
approval of the instructor.
311. Contemporary Society in German-
Speaking Countries as Reflected in the
Media. This course offers texts from
newspapers, magazines, and the Internet,
as well as news reels and documentary
videos. Focus on contemporary issues
and sociopolitical developments in Ger
many and German-speaking countries.
Emphasis on everyday conversational and
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