Fall Fundamentals of written and spoken language.
Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition and mastery of basic grammar concepts.
Further development of speaking and writing skills and of reading facility and comprehension. Weekly lab sessions are required. This course focuses on the active usage of the material learned in GR106 and GR107. Communication skills are built through an interactive classroom atmosphere based on the discussion of videos and readings, as well as work with computer software programs. An introduction to historical and artistic foundation of life in Germany, with an emphasis on learning to navigate intercultural differences through an understanding of German art and music, film, and major personalities in German history.