GRMN 101: Elementary German
Course Description
Learn German online!
This is the first in a series of courses that teach contemporary German language as well as aspects of the culture and literature of German speaking countries in central Europe. It is a beginner's course; no previous knowledge of German is required. You will be developing skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing German in an interactive learning environment.
Meeting Place and Times
Online
Instructor(s)
Liana McKelvy M.A.
"Prior to my current position, I studied and worked in Berlin, Germany. I worked for a charity art auction (PLACET) and made documentary films. I studied Visual and Media Anthropology (M.A.) at the Freie University in Berlin. I also have a background in film theory and film production and am an alum of Montana State University. In my free time I like to hike, backpack with my dog, and explore cities with friends."
Prerequisites
None.
Tuition and Fees
If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Online Only Tuition and Fee table.
If you are also taking a face-to-face course, please refer to the MSU Fee Schedule
Required Books/Materials
Auf Geht Online Interactive Textbook, $159.95 (used for both GRMN 101 and GRMN 102).
Auf Geht's Beginning German Language and Culture (4th edition)
If you are planning on taking the whole elementary German series (101 and 102), then you will need to get the 24 month bundle with online activities.
Auf geht's differs from traditional textbooks in a number of ways: a very heavy focus on culture, a more spaced sequence of grammatical topics, a use of authentic audio and written texts, and intentionally designed personal, interpersonal, and intercultural direction of class speaking activities. Designed for first-year German classes, our goal is to target intermediate low profiency in German while providing a well-rounded understanding of everyday life in German speaking countries.
Computer Requirements
- Internet Access
- A device and browser that pass the system check for Brightspace LE, MSU's learning management system.
For More Information
For more course information, please contact Liana McKelvy.
How to Register
You must be accepted as a student at Montana State University to take this course.
Learn how to apply.
After your application has been accepted, you will register via MSU's online registration system, MyInfo
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