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A minimum enrollment of 10 students is required for each course offered.

Courses Taught in English

Students may take one course or a combination of two courses from two different streams for a maximum of 6 credits. Classes meet for 45-minute sessions and are taught Monday through Friday. Exams are taken during class time. German language is not required. Students should note that extensive preparation is required for the optional courses in English.

Each year the content of the courses taught in English is adjusted slightly, but the following course descriptions give students a good idea of what to expect. Students should note that extensive preparation is required for the optional courses in English.

German Language Courses

A placement exam after arrival determines appropriate levels. German language classes are taught for 45 contact hours for 3 credits and appear on a Humboldt University transcript. Courses meet Monday through Friday. Each course is divided into grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture. There is a maximum of 15 students in each class.