German at William & Mary

Courses in Münster

Two courses may be taken for credit and one additional course audited. Transcripts may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 or the College of William and Mary. Williamsburg, VA 23187. The program will be supervised on-site by two faculty members, one from Vassar and one from either William & Mary or Sweet Briar.

The following courses are offered:

  • Intermediate German. (W&M GRMN201) An intensive grammar review progressively accentuating reading skills; practice in simple essay writing.
  • German Conversation I. (W&M GRMN206) Study of idiomatic phrases and synonyms to develop skill and confidence in discussions.
  • German Conversation II. (W&M GRMN306) Intensive oral training in expressing personal and critical views in idiomatic German. Readings of contemporary texts provide a background for discussions.
  • German Civilization. (W&M GRMN307 or 300 elective) Germany's political and cultural development from 800-1648 with emphasis on the interrelationship of the history of the arts. Excursions to cultural sites will support the instruction. (Recommended to all participants.)
  • German Literature. (W&M GRMN410) Representative works of nineteenth and twentieth century German literature. Special attention is given to the relationship between the artist and society.
  • Independent Study. (W&M GRMN411) Program on German literature culture to be worked out in consultation with an instructor.

Registration and credit for all courses will be at Vassar College.