German
Why German?
German Opens Your Mind
German is the language of a beautiful, profound and sensitive literature. It is a language of deep philosophical reflection and intense theological debate. German cultures have a long and proud history of artistic, architectural, musical and scientific achievement that places them at the very heart of the Western concept of civilization.
German is Practical
- Germany is the biggest foreign investor in Oregon and the USA’s most important European trade partner.
- Germany’s economy is the envy of the world and it is the world’s second largest exporter of goods and services (10% of total world output). It is a major investor in the USA.
- Germany is the economic motor of the European Union.
- German has official status in seven European countries and is spoken in many others. German is spoken as a native language by more people on the European continent than any other. It is one of the most popular languages of study in the world.
- Germans are the world’s biggest travelers. 25% of the foreign tourists coming to the US are German.
- The economic and political influence of Germany is continuing to increase all over the world.
- In the USA, over 60 million people can claim German ancestry, more than any other ethnic group. German-Americans have played prominent roles in public and private life for over 3 centuries. German in the fourth most spoken language in this country. The influence of German culture in our melting pot is perhaps second only to that of Great Britain.
- Every 10th book published in the world today is in German (in engineering, it is one out four!).
- German science and technology are cutting edge, including transportation, optics, electronics, chemistry and computer sciences.
- The German-speaking countries are leaders in athletics (including soccer, tennis, winter sports and more), as well as in athletic equipment (Adidas, Puma).
German is Fun
In a German class here at MHCC, you will use German consistently in conversation. This will help you make friends and acquaintances. You can sing, watch movies or play in a skit. You can write German pen pals or e-mail correspondents. It will help you appreciate a vital, dynamic part of our Western cultural heritage.
MHCC Offers the Following Classes in German:
Transfer German Courses:
Fall Term: GER 101 (Beginning I); GER 201 (Intermediate I).
Winter Term: GER 102 (Beginning II); GER 202 (Intermediate II)
Spring Term: GER 103 (Beginning III; GER 203 (Intermediate III)
Conversational German (GER 111, 112 and 113): Offered irregularly. Non-transfer. Good for review or casual introduction to the language.
Will German help with my college and career plans?
- Two terms of German at MHCC will help you fulfill the entrance requirement to the Oregon University System (including PSU, UO and OSU).
- Two years of German will help you fulfill the graduation requirement in a Humanities program within the OUS system (at reduced tuition cost!).
- Proficiency in German is also helpful in many businesses, especially the increasing number of businesses that deal with the European Union. Many seek candidates who specifically have knowledge of German.
- Do you already have 3 or 4 years German language in High School? Then you may consider taking GER 201 (intermediate level) at MHCC starting Fall term!
Contact/Information:
Eric Tschuy, Instructor, Mt. Hood Community College.
Telephone: 503-491-7469. E-mail: Eric.Tschuy@mhcc.edu
Address:
Modern Language Department
Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark
Gresham, OR 97030
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