Intermediate French II at Babson or equivalent proficiency as demonstrated by a required placement test. OPEN to native speakers of French. 4 upper-level Liberal Arts elective credits. This course teaches German as it is used today in spoken and written communication in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Students will systematically practice listening, speaking, and writing.
Visual materials serve to enhance students' cultural and linguistic skills.
4 Liberal Arts elective credits. I Using authentic materials, this course aims to improve the students' listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. A critical approach to the course materials will be developed in order to encourage students to articulate their ideas and to engage in substantive discussions in German. By the end of the course, students should be able to communicate their ideas with some degree of fluency in everyday conversation and writing. Selected Topics in Advanced German Language and Culture Emphasis on developing improved fluency and accuracy in oral and written expression while exploring topics of cultural importance in the Germanic world.