Development of language skills, emphasizing compositions, oral reports, discussions. Organized around literature, film, websites, and nonfiction on topics pertaining to contemporary Germany. Topics include political movements and parties; issues of postunification, the GDR and the Nazi past; multiculturalism; environmentalism; the press and other media; and Germany in a united Europe.
Athena Title
Lang Culture and Society II
Prerequisite
GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will express informed knowledge and opinions about important events, people, issues, and artistic works in modern German/Austrian society and culture.
Students will independently read/view/listen, analyze, evaluate, summarize, and present on materials from authentic German-language media.
Students will read, listen, speak, and write in German at the intermediate to advanced level (ACTFL Intermediate Mid/High to Advanced Low, CFR B1.2 to B2/C1).
Topical Outline
I. Important issues in modern/contemporary German/Austrian society and culture
II. Important events in modern/contemporary German/Austrian politics
III. A modern German/Austrian novel
IV. German/Austrian works in other artistic media, most notably film/video and music
V. German grammar, usage, and vocabulary review and development for spoken and written communication
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture CORE IV: Humanities and the Arts
Institutional Competencies
Communication
The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, interpersonal, or visual form.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
