During the first semester the emphasis is especially on listening and speaking. New technology such as laser discs and computers are used to supplement and enhance instruction. By the completion of German II, students will begin to attain a low level of fluency in the language, allowing them to understand, speak, read and write basic German with a good degree of accuracy. New technology such as laser discs and computers are used to supplement and enhance instruction. The emphasis of German III is on listening, speaking, reading and writing, with additional emphasis given to reading and writing in the form of cultural readings and small selections from German literature.
Students also continue to study the culture of German speaking countries.
New technology such as laser discs and computers are used to supplement and enhance instruction. German III is conducted entirely in German. German IV is designed to help students improve their skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students look at the culture, attitudes, and ideas of German -speaking people in the past and present in the form of selections of German literature and selections from current publications such as magazines and newspapers from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Conversational skills are practiced through discussions and oral presen tations.