Course Description
Topic-oriented course focusing on contemporary German culture
and society. Comprehensive review of German grammar, vocabulary
building, practice in speaking, reading, writing, and
listening. Not open to native speakers.
Athena Title
Intermediate German I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in GRMN 2001E, GRMN 2001H
Prerequisite
GRMN 1002 or GRMN 1110 or GRMN 1140H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand the main idea and key information in short straightforward texts in spoken or written German.
- Students will participate in spontaneous spoken or written conversations in German on familiar topics, creating simple sentences and appropriate follow-up questions.
- Students will communicate information, make presentations, and express your thoughts about familiar topics, using simple sentences in spoken or written German.
- Students will identify products and practices related to everyday life in German-speaking cultures and compare these to help you understand cultural perspectives.
- Students will interact with others in and from German-speaking cultures at a functional level in many familiar situations at school, work, and play.
Topical Outline
- 1. What was going on? (Hi)stories of East and West Germany.
- 2. Who is daring enough? Roller Coasters and Other Thrills.
- 3. How is that made? Switzerland as Producer of Quality Products.
- 4. How can we live sustainably? Communication for the Future of Our Planet.
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
