Few things are more fun and exciting than learning a new language for the first time, and we hope students will approach the course in this spirit. This means focussing on material that will engage learners' interest, creativity, and sense of humor, as well as on the development of effective language learning strategies. By the end of the term, students will have a firm foundation in some of the fundamental elements of German grammar and will be able to understand and respond appropriately to a variety of texts and basic conversational situations. Intensive Second-Year Course. German 102 or 103.
Regular attendance is imperative.
Instead of a final examination, students will work in groups to produce short videos, which will be screened on the last day of classes. By the end of the course, students should be ready to pursue an internship or study abroad in Germany, and are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the assistance offered by the department and the Office of International Programs in this regard. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 230 or 236. All sections of German 232 address special topics, e.g., music, philosophy, science, current political issues, etc. Interest in the course content is the most effective motivation for language study, and students can emerge from 232 with the genuine pride in what they are able to do with their German.