Department of Germanic Studies
Certificate in Business German
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements BUSGRMACRT
Requirements
The certificate requires at least 24 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Intermediate German II. One (1) course:
- GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 200 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Further development of oral and written command of language structures. Listening comprehension. Review of selected grammatical items. Discussion of modern German literary and non-literary texts, as well as films. Oral presentations. Writing of compositions based on the material covered. Emphasis on both speaking proficiency and structural awareness. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 106 or GER-G 200.
- Fifth-Semester College German. One (1) course:
- GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 106 or GER-G 250; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in GER-G 100 through GER-G 250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German.
- Sixth-Semester College German. One (1) course:
- GER-G 330
- Advanced College German. One (1) course:
- GER-G 400 Advanced College German (Business German section)
GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
- Electives in Germanic Studies. Six (6) credit hours:
- GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- GER-G 375 Conversational German
- GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- GER-G 421
- GER-G 422
- GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- GER-G 453
- GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
- GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Gateway course to the study of German literature and media. Provides the basic tools of the analysis of literature, film and media. Content varies and may focus on either literature or film/media. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- General introduction to German philosophical and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasizes some of the most important events of German cultural history and provides the intellectual concepts that lend meaning to those events. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Participation in the Graz Summer Program
- Description
- An on-site introduction to Austrian culture and its roots. Family, education, religion and the arts, music, customs and traditions; the economy and tourist industry; historical relations with Germany and the new identity of the Second Republic. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- An overview of contemporary German civilization, with attention to the other German-speaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, with reference to its social, economic, and political context.
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GER-G 375 Conversational German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 300
- Description
- Emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Focuses on increasing vocabulary, gaining accuracy in self-expression, and developing sensitivity to appropriate usage. Texts studied include examples from contemporary German media. Performative activities, such as skits, dialogues, and parodies, provide practice and reinforce lessons. Conducted in German.
GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 250; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for intermediate to advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
GER-G 400 Advanced College German
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Reading, discussion, and analysis (structural and grammatical) of advanced non-literary texts (academic essays, scientific articles, journals, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.). Development of writing skills. Conducted in German.
GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to reading Middle High German and survey of Middle High German literature. Historical and cultural background on the Middle Ages in German-speaking countries. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Selection of significant German literary works since 1500. Topic announced in online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of one aspect of German literature: formal, historical, political, psychological, etc. Relation to wider concerns in and outside of literature. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Life and works of a major author or a group of authors. Topic announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Study of German film and/or other manifestations of German popular culture (television, music, cabaret, Trivialliteratur of the twentieth century).
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GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Major public concerns as reflected in German literature since World War II. Literary art in its cultural and political context. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GER-G 424 or GER-V 406.
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GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Phonetics of modern German, including practice in transcription, contrastive analysis of English and German, and attention to pronunciation. Brief historical sketch of principal phonological developments. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The syntax of modern German, with a practical introduction to the methods of grammatical analysis. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- In-depth study of the principles underlying word formation (morphology) in German. Comparative study of inflection, derivation, and compounding in German and English. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduction to the German language from its Indo-European origins to the present. Examination of the changing role of German in a changing Europe and to the structure, geo-politics, and sociolinguistics of standard and non-standard varieties of the language. Conducted in German.
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GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- The interaction of social, intellectual, and artistic forces in German life of the past two centuries, with emphasis on important developments and figures. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Summer 2025CASE SHcourseSpring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; acceptance into an Indiana University-approved overseas study program
- Description
- Credit for advanced German language study in a German-speaking country when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GER-G 422 Contemporary Germany: Special Topics in German Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GER-G 330; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Topics dealing with language, literature, and culture of any of the German-speaking countries, generally in the more recent historical periods. Conducted in German.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours in GER-G 422 and GER-V 405.
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- Courses Taught in German. At least 18 credit hours for the certificate must be completed in courses taught in German.
- Outside Electives. Two (2) options from the following:
- ECON-E 203 Introduction to International Economics
- ECON-E 303 Survey of International Economics
- ECON-E 331 International Trade
- ECON-E 390 Undergraduate Seminar in Economics (Approved topics: "ECONOMICS OF EUROPEAN INTEGATN" (TPC 30); "ECONOMICS OF EUROPN INTEGRATN" (TPC 24))
- EURO-W 405 Special Topics in European Studies (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- EURO-W 406 Special Topics in European Studies (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- INTL-I 300 Topics in International Studies (Approved topics: "ISSUES IN GLOBALIZATION" (TPC 303))
- One of the following:
- EURO-W 301 Modern European Politics and Society
- POLS-Y 335 Western European Politics
- One of the following:
- EURO-W 405 Special Topics in European Studies (Approved topics: "POLITICS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION" (TPC 7))
- POLS-Y 350 Politics of the European Union
- One of the following:
- EURO-W 304 Model European Union
- POLS-Y 351 Political Simulations (Approved topics: "MODEL EUROPEAN UNION" (TPC 4); "MODEL EUROPEAN UNION" (TPC 1))
- POLS-Y 376 International Political Economy
- BUS-C 204 Business Writing
- BUS-D 311 Global Management
- BUS-D 312 Building Managerial Cross Cultural Competencies
- BUS-G 202 Business, Government, and Society
- BUS-G 494 Public Policy and the International Economy
- Both of the following:
- BUS-D 270 The Global Business Environments
- BUS-D 271 Global Business Analysis-International Business Management
ECON-E 203 Introduction to International Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ECON-B 251 or ECON-E 251
- Description
- Basic introduction to global economy with an emphasis on fundamentals of international trade: why and how nations trade; the cost and benefits of free trade; the basis for and implications of trade restrictions; international migration and capital flows; international economic institutions and agreements; foreign exchange.
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ECON-E 303 Survey of International Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
- Description
- Basis for and effects of international trade, commercial policy and effects of trade restrictions, balance of payments and exchange rate adjustment, international monetary systems, and fixed versus flexible exchange rates.
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ECON-E 331 International Trade
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
- Notes
- Only 6 credit hours from ECON-E 303, ECON-E 331, and ECON-E 332 may be counted toward a major in economics
- Description
- Theories of trade pattern, positive and normative aspects of trade and trade-related policies in competitive and non-competitive markets; effects of trade liberalization and economic integration; trade policies by developed and developing nations; international factor movements.
ECON-E 390 Undergraduate Seminar in Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
- Notes
- Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the seminar topic
- Description
- Intensive study of a topic area in economics. Topics will vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
EURO-W 405 Special Topics in European Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected ideas, trends, and problems in contemporary Europe from the perspective of social and behavioral sciences. Specific topics will be announced each semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
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EURO-W 406 Special Topics in European Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected ideas, trends, and problems in contemporary Europe from the perspective of arts and humanities. Specific topics will be announced each semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
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INTL-I 300 Topics in International Studies
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This course focuses on the intensive study and analysis of selected international problems and issues within an interdisciplinary format. Topics will vary but will cut across fields, regions, and periods.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
EURO-W 301 Modern European Politics and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The politics, economics, and social structures of West European countries. Examination of selected domestic and international issues, including the welfare states, the European community, and West-East European relations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EURO-W 301 or POLS-Y 335.
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POLS-Y 335 Western European Politics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Development, structure, and functioning of political systems, primarily in France, Italy, and Germany. Political dynamics of European integration.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of POLS-Y 335 or EURO-W 301.
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- Summer 2025CASE SHcourseSpring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
EURO-W 405 Special Topics in European Studies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected ideas, trends, and problems in contemporary Europe from the perspective of social and behavioral sciences. Specific topics will be announced each semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
- Summer 2025CASE SHcourseSpring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
POLS-Y 350 Politics of the European Union
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Study of the politics of the European Union (EU). Assesses past and present dynamics of economic and political integration in Europe, the structure and work of European Union institutions, and EU public policies such as the Single Market, the common currency, common foreign and security policy, and trade.
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EURO-W 304 Model European Union
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A course with two interrelated parts. The first involves an analysis of the decision-making powers of the European Union (EU). This analysis then leads to a formal simulation of the EU.
- Repeatability
- This course may be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
POLS-Y 351 Political Simulations
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- May be taken alone or in conjunction with related political science courses
- Description
- A course tied to simulations of international organizations such as the European Union, the United Nations, or the Organization of American States.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
POLS-Y 376 International Political Economy
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Theories about the interaction between the international economic and political systems are the subject of this course. Works from each of the main traditions -- liberal, Marxist, and statist -- will be assigned. Specific topics covered will include (among others): the politics of trade, aid, foreign investment, and international monetary affairs; theories of dependency and imperialism; the politics of international competition in specific industries; the stability/ instability of international economic regimes.
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BUS-C 204 Business Writing
- Description
- Theory and practice of written communication in business. Stresses clarity, organization, use of correct, forceful English in correspondence, inter-office writing, and reports.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-D 311 Global Management
- Description
- This course focuses on the management of multinational firms and the role of the global manager. Students are placed in the role of the decision-makers responsible for solving the myriad of practical problems resulting from a globalized and highly interconnected business environment.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-D 312 Building Managerial Cross Cultural Competencies
- Description
- This course focuses on the development of global leadership skills. It will help students to: understand the major trends affecting work; have a sense of cultural diversity and the interconnectedness of the world; foster effective communication; build teams quickly across multiple cultural environments; proactively manage their career progress.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-G 202 Business, Government, and Society
- Description
- Successful business strategy must integrate the non-market forces that shape stakeholder expectations. Consumers, employees, and investors are increasingly motivated to make positive social-impact in their consumption activities, choice of employment, and portfolio allocations. Additionally, social activists and government policymakers are elevating the importance of having more credible sustainable business practices.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-G 494 Public Policy and the International Economy
- Description
- The goal is to develop a sound understanding of the basic elements of international trade and finance and the effects of various international economic policies on domestic and world welfare. Focus will be on the effects of globalization, the international monetary systems, foreign exchange determination, and international money markets.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-D 270 The Global Business Environments
- Description
- Course will familiarize students with environments facing managers and corporations who are operating in the global economy. Students should acquire awareness of, and an appreciation for, the diversity and complexity of the global environment. At completion of this course participants should understand and analyze how global forces shape corporate strategy.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
BUS-D 271 Global Business Analysis-International Business Management
- Description
- D271 extends the knowledge gained in D270, Global Business Environment. This class concentrates directly on the management of multinational firms. Students are placed in the role of the decision-makers responsible for solving the myriad of practical problems resulting from a globalized and highly interconnected business environment.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Certificate GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Certificate GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the certificate—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Certificate Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the certificate.
- Certificate Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the certificate must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Certificate Residency. At least 9 credit hours in the certificate must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Certificate Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies (GERBA)
- Minor in German (GERMIN)
- Minor in Germanic Studies (GERSTMIN)
- Minors (GERMANMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for certificate requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.