Global Arc

Focuses on the inorganic and organic constituents of soils (aqueous, solid, and gaseous phases), and chemical principles and processes governing the reactions between different soil constituents and water. The role of soil chemical processes in the major and trace element cycles, and the biogeochemical transformation of different contaminants will be discussed in the second half of the course. Prerequisites: CHM 202. Two 90-minute lectures.

This course lays the foundation for functional acquisition of German language, with attention to interpretation (listening/reading), production (speaking/writing) and cultural understanding. Class time is devoted to interactive language tasks that foster comprehension, vocabulary acquisition and fluency. Five hours per week.

Continuation of GER 101, with added emphasis on reading, communicative writing strategies, listening comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and cultural analysis through film. Five hours per week.

The course provides students who have some background in German a brief review of material covered in 101, and then works on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the level of 102. Five hours. Prerequisite: scores from placement/proficiency test administered during fall orientation and consultation with instructor.

The course aims to solidify previously acquired German, while expanding the range of usable vocabulary and syntax. Emphasis in class on task-based approaches to grammar, writing, listening comprehension and cultural understanding, using texts and film. Prerequisite: demonstrated competence via placement test or successful completion of GER 102. To be followed by GER 107 to satisfy the A.B. language requirement. Four hours per week.

A special offering of third-semester German taught during the summer in Munich, Germany. Students take part in a four-week intensive language course at the Goethe-Institute, as well as a precept with a Princeton faculty member that covers the literary component of 105. Students are chosen by application from 102 in the spring. Five three-hour classes, two preceptorials.

Further acquisition of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing using online media, film, and texts as a basis for interaction and analysis. The fall course provides extensive review of basic structures and vocabulary for incoming students with high school German instruction; the spring course dovetails with GER 105 in terms of cultural and grammatical topics. Prerequisite: demonstrated competence via placement test or successful completion of GER 105. Satisfies the A.B. language requirement. Three hours per week.

A special offering of fourth-semester German taught during the summer in Munich, Germany. Students take part in a four-week intensive language course at the Goethe-Institute, as well as a precept with a Princeton faculty member that covers the literary component of 107. Intended primarily for students finishing 1025 in the spring who are automatically eligible for the program. Five three-hour classes, two preceptorials.

Discussions of exemplary texts from modern German society and culture, including essays, speeches, autobiographies, works of literature, art, and film. The course offers an introduction to important issues in modern Germany: the Kaiserreich to the end of monarchy, Berlin as a modern metropolis, World War I, the democratic experiment of the Weimar Republic, and the rise and structures of National Socialism. Intensive practice in spoken and written German with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and complex syntactical forms. Two 80-minute seminars. Prerequisite: GER 107 or instructor's permission. Taught in German.

Continuation of GER 207 (which is not, however, a prerequisite). Discussions of social, political, and cultural aspects of contemporary Germany. Basis of discussions are essays, literary texts, and films. Individual assignments to develop oral and written expression. Particularly recommended to students contemplating study or work in Germany. Two 80-minute seminars. Prerequisite: GER 107 or instructor's permission. Taught in German.