Study Abroad in Berlin: Courses
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The University recommends students take two courses from the following list. Students take German language plus one other course in English for a total of 7 credits. A minimum enrollment of 10 students is required for each course offered.
German language courses
A placement exam after arrival determines appropriate levels. German language classes are mandatory and are taught for 60 contact hours for 4 credits and appear on a Humboldt University transcript. Courses meet Monday through Friday. Each course is divided into grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture. There is a maximum of 15 students in each class.
| German language courses | |
| German 101 (4) | Elementary German |
| German 102 (4) | Advanced Elementary German |
| German 201 (4) | Lower Intermediate German |
| German 203 (4) | Upper Intermediate German |
| German 301 (4) | Advanced German |
Optional courses in English
Each year the content of the optional courses in English is adjusted slightly, but the following course descriptions give students a good idea of what to expect.
| Optional courses in English | |
| Business/Politics 312 (3) | The Berlin Wall and European Integration |
| Culture 304 (3) | Contemporary German Culture: Berlin’s Music and Art Scene |
