GERST 2060

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GERST 2060
German in Business Culture

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.


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.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS) (CA-AG, LA-AG)

When Offered Spring.

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

  •  4112 GERST 2060   SEM 101

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    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Lischke, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: GERST 2000 or by German placement test or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE). Students without previous knowledge of Business German are welcome. Taught in German.