German Language Institute
Throughout the German Institute, you will practice the German language and explore the German culture. Classes are small and you will benefit from individual attention inside and outside the classroom. You will learn from the most experienced, dedicated, and diverse faculty, who use current techniques and incorporate technology-based instruction.
Courses are supplemented with experiential activities to expose students to the culture and history of Germany outside the classroom, which might include the following:
- Converse with other students and faculty over coffee during our Kaffeeklatsch. This regularly scheduled activity promotes conversational German.
- Explore Washington's German institutions, including the Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy.
- Learn from real-time and on-demand current media resources as well as the latest classroom language learning technology in the CNDLS Language Lab.
Language Course Offerings
Course offerings range from Introductory German to Intermediate German in both intensive and non-intensive formats. Students will learn about the culture and practical usage of the language in courses like Business in Germany and Gateway: Witches. Please note that Gateway: Witches fulfills the second course of the College Humanities/Writing requirement and the English Department Gateway requirement.
Application Requirements
Georgetown Students
- Georgetown students are not required to apply; however, they must complete the pre-registration process.
- Placement exams are required for any Georgetown student who has never taken German language classes at Georgetown.
Visiting Students
- All visiting students must complete the general admissions requirements.
- Placement exams are required for visiting students with previous experience and study.
Placement exams are administered prior to or on the first day of each session to place students in courses according to individual proficiency level.
Registration Requirements
- Registration into introductory or basic-level courses can be done online through MyAccess.
- Any language courses beyond the introductory level must be coordinated through the German Language Institute after completing the placement exam.
See Registration Process for more information.
Tuition Scholarships
See Tuition and Fees for more information on scholarships, policies, refunds, and loans.
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Intro Germ I: Exper Germany GERM-001-10
Lecture
- M 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- T 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- W 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- R 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- Faculty:
- Zimmer, Anna
Intro German II:Exper Germany GERM-002-20
Lecture
- M 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- T 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- W 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- R 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- Faculty:
- Ammons, Steffi
Interm German I GERM-021-10
Lecture
- M 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- T 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- W 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- R 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- Faculty:
- Warren, K Mackenzie
Interm German II GERM-022-20
Lecture
- M 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- T 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- W 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- R 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- Faculty:
- Willnath, Simone
Business in Germany GERM-173-10
Lecture
- M 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- T 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- W 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- R 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
- Faculty:
- Nickl, Benjamin
Summer School for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Summer School 2012
Session Dates
- Pre-SessionMay 21 to June 15, 2012
- Session IJune 4 to July 6, 2012
- Session IIJuly 9 to August 10, 2012
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