This year's literature course will acquaint you with a new anthology of short stories by German, Austrian and Swiss authors of the 20th century. Joseph Roth, Franz Werfel, Frank Kafka, Heinrich Mann, Hans Fallada, Max Frisch and Hartmut Lange are only some of the names represented there, and we will supplement its selection of predominantly male authors with some women writers. For students intending to sit the Junior Certificate Examination in 2001 who would like to get some extra practice. For students who are in 4th or 5th year and would like to get some extra practice. For students intending to sit the Leaving Certificate Examination in 2001 who would like to get some extra practice.
Students increase their knowledge of basic structures and extend their vocabulary.
At the end of this course the student will be able to read easy texts and can express himself adequately, orally and in writing. An internal examination of the Goethe-Institut Dublin completes the year. The student should have a vocabulary of approximately 2000 words and have covered all structures of elementary grammar. The student should be able to express himself in everyday situations and be able to gather relevant information without assistance. In this course the students' competence in grammar and vocabulary is increased.