This course is conversational in approach and assumes no previous knowledge of the language. It is geared chiefly for persons interested in obtaining a basic knowledge of spoken and written German, as well as an appreciation and awareness of contemporary German culture. German 120 may be taken as a preview for students entering the first year German studies or students already enrolled in the first year course. This course is a continuation of GRM 120, Conversational German. It emphasizes a conversational approach to the German language and includes instruction in the German culture including shopping, mass media, travel, social interactions, theatre and film.
Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening comprehension.
This is a continuation of GRM 111. Continuing classroom work and language laboratory sessions emphasize the aural-oral approach. Class conversations, short readings, and lab practice also assist students in acquiring facility in the language, as well as informational aspects of the culture.