German
Hallo und herzlich willkommen!
Welcome to German at Kwantlen Polytechnic University!
The German language is fascinating and fun, and learning it will improve your understanding of English, too. Germanic culture is incredibly rich and rewarding. Please read on to learn what Kwantlen German offers!
Link to Spring 2012 German course timetable
German Courses
We offer Basic German on the Surrey, Richmond and Langley campuses. Intermediate German is offered in Surrey, usually every second year, based on demand.
We also offer the opportunity to complete German 1100 for credit in Berlin as part of the Berlin Field School. The Field School is offered yearly over six weeks in May and June, with four weeks intensive language studies at Kwantlen followed by two weeks immersion in Berlin. For information contact bea.pires@kwantlen.ca
Berlin Field School 2011
Language Course Format
Note that not all courses are offered in every semester or on every campus.
Native speakers of German who wish to take a first- or second-year German course must consult with a German instructor before registration. Students with a German ‘Abitur’ are not permitted to enroll in any German language courses. Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their level of language competence should contact an instructor. Since GERM 1100 is an introductory course, there is no need for an assessment.
For assessment or placement test information, please email: bea.pires@kwantlen.ca
Note: All German courses are computer-enhanced courses, i.e. outside the classroom students will use the internet to do and submit some of their homework.
All German courses are transferable. Refer to transfer guide here.
GERM 1100 - Basic German I (3 credits); offered in Surrey, Richmond, and Langley. Please see calender for time and classroom.
Introduces language and culture of the German-speaking countries using the communicative approach and focusing on contemporary culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to talk about their likes, dislikes, hobbies, friends, family, and much more.
GERM 1101 - Basic German II (3 credits)
Students build on basic skills gained in German 1100 and continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills while further exploring past and contemporary German culture.
GERM 2200 - Intermediate German I (3 credits)
Students review and expand their knowledge of basic German grammar. They will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills at the intermediate level while further exploring issues and popular culture from today's German-speaking world.
GERM 2201 - Intermediate German II (3 credits)
Students will continue to explore contemporary issues and popular culture from today's German-speaking world. By the end of the semester, they will have learned all major grammatical concepts of the German language and will have acquired good functional and cultural competence in German, certainly enough to visit any of the German-speaking countries or continue with upper-level German studies at any university.
German is widely spoken throughout Europe and is used extensively on the internet. Learning German will give you access to a culture which is incredibly rich and rewarding, particularly for students interested in philosophy, literature and technology. Learning German will enable you to communicate with over 200 million people around the world, increase your employment opportunities, and improve your understanding and use of English.
German FAQs
Will there be a German summer course?
No, at the present time there are no plans to offer German summer courses. However, you can take German 1100 for credit as part of the Berlin Field School each May/June. For more information contact bea.pires@kwantlen.ca
If you have not had any formal training in German, you need to start with the beginners' course (Basic German I). By the end of the first semester, students are able to write an 80-word paragraph on a given (prepared) topic without a dictionary.
Viel Spaß und bis bald!
For more information, please contact your instructor: bea.pires@kwantlen.ca
