Selection by departmental lottery. 21F301 French I will not be offered in IAP 2001. German I Basic principles of the German language. Fundamentals of pronunciation, intonation, and grammar. Acquisition of basic vocabulary.
Laboratory exercises to further communicative competence.
Limited to 25. Focuses on current political, social, and cultural issues using newspapers, journals, TV and radio broadcasts, and WWW sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Subject emphasizes speaking, writing, and reading skills for professional contexts. Activities include oral presentations, group discussions, guest lectures, and interviews with German speakers. Individualized programs to meet different needs.