


GERST 2060 - GERMAN IN BUSINESS CULTURE.GERST 2040 - PERSPECTIVES ON GERMAN CULTURE.Students develop their skills of independent language use at the lower B2 CEF level.GERST 2020 - LITERARY TEXTS AND CONTEXTS: THE MYTH OF 1968.Students develop their skills of independent language use at the B1 CEF level.GERST 2000 - GERMANY: INTERCULTURAL CONTEXT.Students develop their skills of independent language use at the lower B1 CEF level.GERST 1230 - EXPANDING THE GERMAN DOSSIER.After completion of 1220, students will be placement into GERST 1230 or 2000. Students develop their skills of basic language use at the A2/B1 CEF level.GERST 1220 - EXPLORING GERMAN CONTEXTS II.Students develop their skills of basic language use at the A1/A2 CEF level.GERST 1210 - EXPLORING GERMAN CONTEXTS I.Our re-conceptualized program enables students to attain high levels of language competence and equips them to become successful participants in a transnational community. This allows for setting clear standards to be attained at each level of instruction while accommodating varying learner styles and encouraging student autonomy. Accordingly, curriculum development integrates research in second language acquisition and cognitive learning theories into a well-articulated sequence of language study.

The Cornell University German Studies Undergraduate Program is unique in adapting the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) to reflect the needs and qualities of Cornell students.
