Vocabulary building and review of grammar. Emphasis on common errors of English speakers and on distinctions in meaning.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Higher standards. Additional reading and writing assignments.
Athena Title
Adv German Convers and Comp
Prerequisite
GRMN 3020
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will read, listen, speak, and write in German at the advanced level (ACTFL Intermediate High/Advanced Low, CFR B2/C1).
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.
Topical Outline
I. German grammar, usage, and vocabulary review and development for spoken and written communication
II. Important issues in modern/contemporary German/Austrian society and culture
III. A modern German/Austrian novel
IV. German/Austrian works in other artistic media, most notably film/video and music
