Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. The basic geography and history of German-speaking countries will also be covered. Course continues the work begun in GER 101 on understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners.
Course continues to develop students' ability to read, write, speak and comprehend German.
Students will read and discuss intermediate literary and nonliterary texts. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary through brief lectures and exercises. Major 20th Century German authors will be introduced through reading and discussion of short stories. The course will be conducted entirely in German.