Material drawn from literature, popular culture, and the Internet. Students learn to read short texts and express opinions about them. Taught in German. Emphasis on major periods, literary types and critical approaches through the study of selected representative works and authors. Develops skill in writing and speaking standard German.
Stress is on vocabulary building, use of dictionary and con-trol of sentence structures.
Skill in spoken German is aimed at enabling the students to find their way around the environment and to function in a social situation. The Federal Republic of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Conducted in German. Study of Geography, politics, social customs, culture and contemporary issues of the German-speaking countries. Especially useful for students who plan to study or work abroad.