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GERST 2060
German in Business Culture

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Learn German and understand German business culture at the same time. This is a German language course that examines the German economic structure and its major components: industry, trade unions, the banking system, and the government. Participants will learn about the business culture in Germany and how to be effective in a work environment, Germany's role within the European Union, the importance of trade and globalization, and current economic issues in Germany.  The materials consist of authentic documents from the German business world, TV footage, and a Business German textbook.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: GERST 2000 or placement by examination (placement score and CASE). Students must take one of the following courses as a prerequisite for Study Abroad in a German-speaking country: GERST 2020, GERST 2040, or GERST 2060.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS, CA-AS)
Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Comments Taught in German. Students without previous knowledge of business German are welcome.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4651 GERST 2060   SEM 101

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    • MW Morrill Hall 110
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lischke, G

    • F Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lischke, G

  • Prerequisite: GERST 2000 or by German placement test or CASE. Students without previous knowledge of Business German are welcome. Taught in German. Satisfies Option 1. Students must take one of the following courses as a prerequisite for Study Abroad in a German-speaking country: GERST 2020, GERST 2040, or GERST 2060.